Roadschooling: Education on the road

What do you do about your sons' education? We were asked that question a lot when people saw the four of us traveling on our bikes throughout the Americas. At first glance, it would be easy to think we were neglecting their education. Two preteen boys riding fully loaded touring bikes from Alaska to Argentina…...

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Category: North America

The joys of roadschooling

Kids are naturally curious and have an innate desire to make sense of the world around them. In other words – they want to learn. Have you ever seen your child out digging in the ground, trying to pull earthworms out of the dirt? And then that same child proudly shows you all the segments...

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Category: North America

What materials are needed to roadschool?

Education is a huge concern to parents, as it should be. When we travel long term, it can be even more of a concern. Will your travels handicap your child? Will he keep up with his peers? Is this travel idea a good one? As a long-time schoolteacher and roadschooling mom for four years, I...

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Category: North America