<![CDATA[Set learning free]]>https://outschool.com/blog/https://outschool.com/blog/favicon.pngSet learning freehttps://outschool.com/blog/Ghost 5.75Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:06:43 GMT60<![CDATA[Part of a homeschool charter? Use your funds on Outschool classes]]>https://outschool.com/blog/homeschool-charter-funds-outschool/631b42faadd0d7003d79a8eeMon, 11 Dec 2023 17:28:00 GMT

If you're in a homeschool charter program, Outschool might be a pre-approved vendor. Find out which homeschool charters use Outschool and how you can get started.

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<![CDATA[Creative ways to boost your kid's reading skills]]>https://outschool.com/blog/boost-kids-reading-skills/656f54393c689a0001c69289Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:51:56 GMT

Get out of the box and gamify reading with these unique strategies for kids of all ages.

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<![CDATA[Best gifts for homeschooling families]]>https://outschool.com/blog/best-gifts-for-homeschooling-families/656e2f233c689a0001c6926fMon, 04 Dec 2023 20:00:22 GMT

Want to give a homeschooling family the best present you can? This gift guide includes tons of unique suggestions from real homeschoolers.

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<![CDATA[Why curiosity increases your kids' resilience and achievement]]>https://outschool.com/blog/curiosity-increases-kids-resilience-achievement/6568bdc93c689a0001c69253Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:56:47 GMT

Children's curiosity is powerful. It improves everything from creativity and persistence to academics. Here are some practical ways you can grow this vital skill.

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<![CDATA[Why understanding contradictions in history is crucial for kids]]>https://outschool.com/blog/contradictions-history-crucial-kids/6564cac09704140001a254f5Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:33:38 GMT

History is never black and white. It's riddled with inconsistencies. Find out why it's so crucial to explore those contradictions with your kids.

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<![CDATA[Why music lessons make kids smarter]]>https://outschool.com/blog/why-music-lessons-make-kids-smarter/6557a0af1b0445000187b044Fri, 17 Nov 2023 17:40:37 GMT

Research shows music lessons improve kids' test performance, memory, verbal skills, and more. Here's why it's so powerful and easy ways to add more of it to your child's life.

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<![CDATA[Top educational toys for kids]]>https://outschool.com/blog/top-educational-toys-for-kids/65579ba91b0445000187b026Fri, 17 Nov 2023 17:03:49 GMT

Want a toy or a gift that will help kids have fun AND develop key skills? This article is your shopping guide for the best toys for kids of every age.

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<![CDATA[How to help your kids learn a new language.]]>https://outschool.com/blog/help-kids-learn-new-language/65527a2091f0ea0001ddc4c1Mon, 13 Nov 2023 19:38:22 GMT

Learning a new language can be an incredible and FUN experience for you and your kids. Here are some easy strategies to get you started.

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<![CDATA[5 ways you can help your kids be more resilient]]>https://outschool.com/blog/help-your-kids-be-more-resilient/65526e6691f0ea0001ddc4a0Mon, 13 Nov 2023 18:49:15 GMT

Kids' anxiety levels have steadily increased over the last few years. But parents can help. Here are 5 easy ways you can help build their resilience. Read the full article.

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<![CDATA[Outschool.org celebrates a new cohort of community partners]]>https://outschool.com/blog/celebrating-new-community-partners/654bd1a759db660001f7ae11Wed, 08 Nov 2023 19:54:30 GMT

Here's how Outschool.org is working alongside our nine new community partners to overcome educational inequality. Read the full article.

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<![CDATA[Homeschooling lessons from Heritage Mom]]>https://outschool.com/blog/homeschooling-lessons-from-heritage-mom/65410ea4b9f4b50001645ddcTue, 31 Oct 2023 14:39:32 GMT

Heritage Mom Amber O'Neal Johnston shares what it means to create more freedom and belonging in our homeschooling. And how to embrace our own and others' contradictions. Read the full article.

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<![CDATA[Why social-emotional learning (SEL) skills are crucial for kids]]>https://outschool.com/blog/social-emotional-learning-sel-crucial-kids/653c09649b81fa0001185a1cFri, 27 Oct 2023 19:08:46 GMT

Strong Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) skills set kids up with the tools they need to succeed. How to build their 5 core competencies.

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<![CDATA[Celebrating kids with ADHD [eCourse]]]>https://outschool.com/blog/celebrating-kids-adhd-ecourse/653c03069b81fa0001185a01Fri, 27 Oct 2023 18:39:15 GMT

In this 5-email course, you'll get real-life tips from parents and educators on how to celebrate and support your kids with ADHD. Learn new strategies, IEP tips, and more. Read the full article.

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<![CDATA[Best math games for older elementary kids]]>https://outschool.com/blog/best-math-games-elementary-kids/6538393f9b81fa00011859e4Tue, 24 Oct 2023 21:43:03 GMT

Top math games for 3rd-6th graders. Not only are they fun to play, but they build key math skills. Read the full article.

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<![CDATA[Florida Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES) program explained]]>https://outschool.com/blog/florida-family-empowerment-scholarship-explained/65328a62f2a61b0001d2f0a0Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:23:01 GMT

How the Florida Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES) works, how to find out if you're eligible, what you can spend the money on, and where to apply. Read the full article.

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