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April 1, 2020April 1, 2020

J.K Rowling Announces HARRY POTTER at Home Hub

In an update to her Twitter account, J.K. Rowling announced the launch of Harry Potter at Home Hub for, “Parents, teachers and carers working to keep children amused and interested while…on lockdown.”

WizardingWorld.com reveals new Harry Potter at Home hub | Wizarding World

We are proud to announce our new Harry Potter At Home hub, a free online collection of child-friendly activities, videos, puzzles, illustrations, quizzes, creative ideas, articles and much more, that will help you bring the magic of the wizarding world into your home at this difficult time – as well as keep you all occupied for hours on end!

April 1, 2020April 1, 2020

Meet Edison Offers Free At-Home Lessons

Meet Edison is now offering free at-home lessons to families looking to supplement their STEM curriculum.

The creator of the Edison robot, Brenton O’Brien was interviewed on The Wired Homeschool in 2016.

With schools closing around the world and uncertainty about when ‘normal’ classes will resume, our hearts are with all the teachers, families and students being affected by this unprecedented event. This is a truly unique time for us all. As a company, we want to help and have decided that the best way for us to do so is by curating our existing resources into do-at-home opportunities. We are also looking at creating new resources to support families who have the option to use an Edison robot at home.
We will be updating our site with additional resources as we generate them.
Our team are here to help with any questions or issues you may have using your Edison robot as well. Feel free to contact us and we will be in touch soon.
Please take care of yourselves.
The Meet EdisonTteam

The Edison robot costs around $50 and is available on Amazon with free shipping.

April 1, 2020April 1, 2020

Homeschoolers Invited to Audition for KIDS BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP on Food Network

Food Network is looking for kids ages 8-13 who love to bake! The Kids Baking Championship is an exciting show where young bakers compete in fun baking battles to become the next KIDS BAKING CHAMPION!

They are now casting for Seasons 9 & 10!—Sign up at bakingchampionship.com

Follow their social media for casting notices and updates.

Instagram: @kidsbakingchampionshipcasting
Twitter: @Gameshowcasting
Facebook: Game Show Casting

March 30, 2020

Homeschooling in Real Life Releases an Out-of-Retirement Episode to Address Homeschooling in a Pandemic

Hope Shifting and Covid19 – HIRL Episode 158

Hope Shifting and Covid19 – HIRL Episode 158 What does homeschooling look like in the face of a worldwide pandemic? How does sudden change affect the breadwinner in the home who is unexpectedly out of work? What happens when a homeschooling parent suddenly has everyone in the family home all day long?

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020

More Homeschooling Advice For Parents Just Getting Started

Homeschooling parents share tips on teaching from home: ‘School doesn’t have to be from 8 to 2’

Thousands of parents were thrust into the unofficial role of teacher this month when schools were shut down in an effort to slow the coronavirus pandemic. “Everybody is in the same boat right now. It’s not like your school is the only one that closed,” said Susan Russell, of South Elgin.