At Homeschool Safari, we bring families together through engaging live classes, supportive parent communities, and flexible resources designed to fit your unique learning journey.
The Great Safari Art Contest is open β plus 4 new freebies in the Library π¨
Hey Reader, Here's what's actually new in the Safari world this week β a contest with a real deadline, four brand-new freebies in the Library, and one law change worth knowing about if you're in New Hampshire. π¨ The Great Safari Art Contest is open now π See the guidelines and enter π New in the Library this week π Browse the Library (181 resources and counting) You're in good company. New Hampshire β one of the states where we're an approved ESA vendor β just made homeschooling simpler. Governor Kelly Ayotte signed HB 1268 this year, eliminating the mandatory notification and annual assessment requirements that used to apply to homeschooling families there. It's part of a bigger pattern: homeschooling is now one of the fastest-growing parts of K-12 education nationwide, and the "single demographic, single reason" stereotype doesn't hold up anymore β families are doing this for every reason imaginable, in every kind of way. And when it comes to who's teaching: a certified teacher produces nearly 3x the learning progress of an untrained tutor over a school year, according to an analysis of 89 randomized tutoring trials. It's why every Library resource, every class, and our new math curriculum are built by certified teachers β not just "homeschool moms with a Canva account." Not sure where to start? Take our free 2-minute quiz to find your homeschool style β you'll get a personalized 90-day plan and a starter pack of printables for your kids' grades, no email pressure attached. Have a warm, curious kind of week, Yes! We accept ESA in Arizona, New Hampshire, Utah, Wyoming, and Arkansas. PS β Hit reply and tell us: if your kid entered the art contest today, what animal would they draw? We read every message. π¨ PS2 β Please don't unsubscribe from our emails! By staying subscribed, you'll continue to receive important updates, community news, and helpful tips to support your homeschooling journey. |
The Homeschool Safari
At Homeschool Safari, we bring families together through engaging live classes, supportive parent communities, and flexible resources designed to fit your unique learning journey.
Hey Reader, Here's a fun fact to share at lunch today: Henri Rousseau, the French painter famous for his wild, leafy jungles full of tigers and monkeys, never actually saw a jungle. He never left France. He built those scenes from trips to the Paris zoo and botanical garden, a few postcards and magazines, and a lot of imagination. Which makes him the perfect artist for kids who are sure they "can't draw a tiger." And it's why we picked him for this year's art contest. π¨ Good news: the Great...
Hey Reader, Two easy-to-miss "holidays" land next week: International Literacy Day on Tuesday, September 8, and National Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 13. Neither needs a lesson plan, just a little intention. ππ§ Here are 3 ways to make them count: π 1. Make a tiny book for International Literacy Day UNESCO created this day in 1966 to highlight literacy as the foundation for everything else β this year's theme is "Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity." Have your kids fold a...
Hey Reader, Whether you're a few weeks into the year or still finding your footing, the first stretch of homeschooling can feel like a lot. Here are a few tips to help it click, plus a peek at what makes our classes different. π 5 tips for starting (or restarting) strong 1. Start smaller than you think. Pick 2-3 "must-do" subjects for the first week and layer in the rest once a routine sticks. Trying to run a full school day on day one is the fastest way to burn out β yours and theirs. 2....