Roadschooling doesn't actually have to take place on the road. Jennifer Miller, the New England Roadschooling Examiner, wrote up a fantastic list of ideas one can use anytime, anywhere. Her ideas for teaching geography include:
- creating maps of your home and neighborhood
- treasure hunts on an atlas
- consider the geography of past events
- look into the settings of popular books
- make food from other parts of the world
- create art projects from various countries
- write to state tourism offices for information
If you are planning to hit the road, already came back home, or are in the middle of your journey - use Jennifer's ideas to enrich your child's experiences!
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You may be interested in these other articles about traveling with children:
Roadschooling: Which method fits you?
Roadschooling: Integrated studies naturally
Roadschooling my way: An interview with the Burchett family
Family travel: A life changing event
Extended family travel in tough economic times
How to afford an extended family vacation
And interviews with these families who have chosen a life on two wheels bicycling the world:
The Williams family is on a open-ended tour on a triple bike with their 9-year-old son.
Rebekka and Florian traveled the Pan American Highway to Tierra del Fuego with their small son in a trailer.
The Verhage family with sons aged 11 & 13 have cycled south from LA. They are now in Peru.
My family is currently cycling the Pan American Highway - we've cycled 16,000 km from Alaska to Colombia so far. You can find us at Family on Bikes.
Contact me via email at familyonbikes@gmail.com
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I used to say I was a wannabe roadschooler. Based on your opinion - we are beyond just getting started! Such a great BOOSTER, allowing me to now say "I am roadschooling!"
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