Hey Reader,

This weekend brings two easy-to-miss "holidays" back to back: Amelia Earhart Day (Friday, July 24) and Day of the Cowboy (Saturday, July 25). Neither one needs a lesson plan, just a little curiosity. ✈️🤠

Here are 3 ways to make them count:

✈️ 1. Fold a paper airplane and test your own "flight"
Amelia Earhart was born July 24, 1897, and grew up building homemade contraptions in her backyard before she ever fell in love with flying. Fold a few paper airplane designs together, then head outside and test which one flies farthest. Ask your kids why the shape of the wings matters (it's real aerodynamics) — then talk about what it took for Earhart to become the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. Simple, hands-on physics with a side of courage.

🤠 2. Tell a "tall tale" for Day of the Cowboy
Day of the Cowboy celebrates the history of the American West — ranching, cattle drives, and the myths that grew up around them. Pull up a few photos of real cowboys versus the movie version, then have your kids make up their own tall tale (the taller the better). It's an easy, memorable on-ramp into history and storytelling both.

🔭 3. Do a Wonder Explorer mission between the two
Late-July evenings are perfect for outdoor curiosity. Launch a Wonder Explorer mission any night this week and let your kids lead the way — it's built for exactly this kind of unplanned discovery.

👉 Start a free mission at homeschoolsafari.com/wonder-explorer

Free for families. Runs in any browser. English & Spanish. 50+ missions. Two minutes to set up.

You're in good company.

Texas's new TEFA program now has nearly 96,000 students enrolled for 2026–27 — one of the largest school choice programs in U.S. history — and Arizona's universal ESA program has grown past 100,000 students this year. North Carolina starts extending its own ESA+ award offers the week of July 27. More states keep expanding support for homeschool families every year. Whatever your reasons for homeschooling, you're part of a real, growing movement.

Speaking of new beginnings — our new school year kicks off Tuesday, August 4, with new live classes, our first-ever Homeschool Safari math curriculum, and a free planner for lesson planning, attendance, and portfolios. If you're weighing your options for the year ahead, now's a great time to find your fit.

Not sure what fits your family? Grab a free, no-pressure call with us. We'll ask about your kids, listen, and help you figure out what makes sense — no sales pitch, just a real conversation.

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Have a high-flying, tall-tale kind of week,
Khara & Kristy
The Homeschool Safari Team 🌿
info@homeschoolsafari.com
480-382-6006

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