Homeschooling on the GO!!!

Have you ever found yourself in a therapist’s parking lot trying to homeschool? Are you concerned that you are losing precious time running to and from the dr office? In fall when my schedule is running just like I planned I don’t often have these thoughts. As the year wears on and acute illnesses start to stack up, or extra therapy/specialist appointments get added on I do start to wonder about the balance.

I take a bag along with us everywhere. In it I put the items that the kids can do pretty easily without me such as writing. Another must for the take along bag is a selection of books, everything from easy readers to a read aloud. Pencils, crayons and paper also go with us.

While out we can read, imagine what is going on in various stores, draw pictures of wildlife or interesting buildings we see. The possibilities are endless as an ever changing world whizzes past. At the doctor’s office there are usually posters hanging up.

You can use them in several ways. One to teach your child more about why they are there. Information is better than silence. You can also use these as a short health lesson. I have often been surprised by what was carried out of the office. My daughter has taken a interest in the liver after seeing a poster in the dr office. Strange but a vital and interesting organ so we went home and got more information.

I recently found Carschooling by Diane Flynn Keith. I signed up for her free newsletter. I have not read her book though it does sound interesting.

Here is an awesome blog about a mom, Lisa Marie that didn’t miss a beat and took her homeschooling lifestyle with them on the road. I also love her idea of a Field Trip Journal.

Anne Zeise’s A-Z Home’s Cool site has a wonderful listing of car games.

Finally here is another homeschool mom with a list of games and way to continue learning while you are out on the road. Homeschooling Help has Top Ten Ways to Homeschool on the Road.

In looking around I found that carschooling is also listed in Paul and Gena Suarez’s book

Homeschooling Methods: Seasoned Advice on Learning Styles By Paul & Gena Suarez, eds. / B & H Publishing Group It’s a homeschool convention in a book! For novice and veteran teachers, this extensive guide offers details about today’s most viable education models and helps you choose methodologies. Over 20 contributors—including Christine Field, Diana Waring, and Dr. Ruth Beechick—provide seasoned advice on classical, Charlotte Mason, unit study, and other methods; special needs; carschooling; whole heart learning; and more. 280 pages, softcover from B&H.

What I find OUTSTANDING is the price on this!! Right now it is listed at 1.99$!!! Do you want to get your support group a gift or make up homeschool beginner baskets to welcome newbies?? This is the time to stock up!

Take care my friends! I hope that your travels are safe and full of learning adventures!