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If you're looking for a way for your kids to learn about geography and maps that have loads of fun built in, here are 10 neat websites to check out. Postcrossing Our family did this actively years back and it's still one of my favorite activities. It's so exciting to send or receive a postcard from a new and exciting place. Keep a map on the wall and mark all the places where you either send or receive a card. "The goal of this project is to allow people to receive postcards from all over the world, for free. Well, almost free! The main idea is that: if you send a postcard, you will receive one back from a random Postcrosser from somewhere in the world." Classroom Project Where Is George The purpose of Where's George? is to track the natural and geographic circulation of currency. To track a bill, a user enters the local ZIP Code, the serial number, and series of any US currency denomination.Once a bill is registered, the site reports the time between s...

  Homeschooling kids who struggle with executive function and self regulation (ADHD / Autism, etc.) can be a real challenge. The short attention span and difficulty organizing thoughts can make structured learning time sometimes feel like a real struggle. According to the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University- “Executive function and self-regulation skills are the mental processes that enable us to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks successfully.” (READ MORE) Both my kids struggled with executive function and self-regulation. As a homeschooling parent, you can get really creative on how to approach curriculum with kids like this. Of course, there is no one-size-fits-all solution, but if you try different strategies, you’ll land on something that works for your family. General Advice Avoid sugary or carbohydrate filled food / snacks before structured learning activities. Don't plan for them to sit very long (or maybe at all) unless...

With the incredible interest and growth in the homeschooling community due to the pandemic, families from all backgrounds are considering homeschooling as an option for the first time. We asked MHLA Board Member, Krysten Callina founder of Mastermind Adventures , to create a post about things we are learning about diversity and anti-racism.