Posts Tagged ‘Homeschooling’

When we conceived the idea for DreamBox Learning online math games, we knew that homeschoolers would be people we understand and relate to. After all, we have a lot in common. Homeschoolers believe in taking no chances with their kids’ education. DreamBox agrees. Homeschoolers believe that hands-on, individualized learning is crucial. DreamBox agrees. While these [...]

It probably goes without saying that the people at DreamBox like to give educational gifts to enrich a child’s mind! Education is the gift that keeps on giving, long after the season ends. Dreambox Learning’s holiday gift-giving guide makes shopping for educational toys a no-brainer! We consulted parents, children, and educators to find the top educational toys that make learning fun. And rest assured, not only are these toys educational, they’re fun to play with too. We’ll review a few educational toys a week, so check back soon for the next award-winning toy.

Because of rising fuel costs, some rural schools with long bus routes are considering shortening the school week to stay on budget. I remember a similar discussion when I was a kid during the 70s oil embargo. I dreaded the thought of my Mom (the omnipresent teacher) loading me to the gills with rote exercises and makeshift homework while all my friends would be outside playing (can’t you just envision them waving their tongues and moose-horn hands at me).