What is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Book? William Kamkwamba grew up in Malawi, a landlocked country in Africa. During a famine in 2001, William was forced to drop out of school because his family could not afford it. He taught himself how to make a windmill to help out his family and his village. Time magazine named him one of '30 People Under 30 Changing the World' and once you hear his story, I'm certain you'll agree that it is a ... Read the Post...
Lonnnie Johnson Supersoaker Inventor and NASA Scientist | Mini Unit Study
One thing many families learned about homeschooling in 2020 is that it's ok to make learning fun! This Summer I created a homeschool biography unit – Lonnie Johnson Supersoaker inventor – and aerospace engineer. Lonnie Johnson attended Tuskeegee University and is from Mobile Alabama. He is a former engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and worked for NASA for twelve years, prior to that was in the US Air Force. And yes, Johnson ... Read the Post...
7 Easy Ideas for a Simple Homeschool Year
If you're aspiring toward a simple homeschool lifestyle for your family, there are plenty of great ways to go about it. Homeschooling often ends up being expensive for many families at first. Homeschool resources do not have to cost a ton of money to be effective! To follow are some easy ideas to incorporate for a simple homeschool year. this post contains affiliate links Would you rather listen to this blog post? Click below and ... Read the Post...
Fun in the Smokies: Things to Do in Gatlinburg with Toddlers Young Kids and Teens
There are always ways to have fun in the smokies when traveling with a gaggle of kiddos. Taking a vacation with the whole family can be challenging when you've got kids of varying ages, but the Great Smoky Mountains are always a hit for all ages. If you're looking for things to do in Gatlinburg with toddlers and older kids, you've come to the right place! this post may contain affiliate links Our family typically stays at Gatlinburg Town Square, ... Read the Post...