With coding now predicted to become the new measurement of human literacy, is it ever too early to develop this transferable skill? There are good reasons to believe that children that explore coding early can advance more in complex thinking and thus set themselves up for future success.Guest Post by Yasser Jilani, COO and co-founder of Code With Us, a fast-growing edTech Silicon Valley organization.
With so many more teens and kids online for school and having smartphones, internet safety measures are becoming increasingly more necessary. One way to encourage safety online is to have an open discussion and mutual agreement.
Please enjoy this article written by: Chris Yust is President of CompuScholar, Inc. He has 20+ years of experience as a software engineer and has spent the last 10+ years developing computer science and digital literacy curriculum for middle and high school students.
“Is there any future in computer programming? Aren’t all those jobs overseas now? Is it a bad idea to encourage my student’s interest in a computer science career?”
We know this year moms need extra encouragement this Mother’s Day. Homeschool Planet is sponsoring a Mom Appreciation Essay Contest. We cannot wait to read what your child has to say!
When you find yourself staying at home that doesn’t mean you can’t go on an adventure. The Fun at Home Printable Pack includes a backyard scavenger hunt, a 5 senses Around the House Hunt, and a Stay at Home BINGO Sheet. Print it out and enjoy time with your family….at home!
At Homeschool Planet we love to highlight those who go out of their way to show how Homeschool Planet has transformed their homeschool. Today we would like to introduce you to Colleen Eubanks another Homeschool Planet enthusiast. Read More
Creating a homeschool schedule that fits your family is essential. Trying to implement a schedule that doesn’t suit the natural flow of your home can lead to frustration and set you up for failure. The first step is understanding that your schedule can be as unique as your family. Read More
Teach your kids about what an election is and how it works with this fun printable pack. There are mock election sheets to host your own election with your family or homeschool group. There are election ballets, voter registration play cards to fill out and notebooking pages.
Aurora from Supercharged Scienceand her husband run a publishing company that creates hands-on science curriculum for K-12 homeschoolers. Read this helpful article as she discusses a questions she gets often from parents worried about their kids on media devices. Read More
Are you a “Planeteer” who loves Homeschool Planet for how it has changed the face of your home and homeschool? We want to hear from YOU! Do you remember the video contest we held last year? It was so much fun that we are doing it again! Read More
