Carschooling Science: Service Station Science

Stopping for gas is a great time to get the kids involved in science. Think of the possibilities. How does a car engine work? Why should you check the air pressure in the tires? What is the purpose of the fuel and fluids used in the car? If you don’t know the answers to these [...]

Carschooling Physical Education and Health: Rest Stop Olympics

Rest stops along highways are great places to pull over and stretch your legs. Why not make the stop memorable and get some real physical exercise, too, by conducting a Rest Stop Olympics? Your kids will think of lots of ways to test everyone’s mettle. Although not absolutely necessary, it might be helpful to have [...]

Carschooling Foreign Languages: Translation Game

A carschooler in California where many towns, cities, and streets have Spanish names because much of the state was settled by Spanish explorers, ranchers, and missionaries. She said that her kids, who were studying Spanish in school, began to notice this phenomenon and created the Translation Game. Players take turns calling out a town or [...]