Author: John Wilkerson

MySchool: A Tech Tool for Homeschoolers with Justin Shell

One of the most difficult things for new homeschoolers, and even some experienced homeschoolers, is finding community resources that are friendly to homeschoolers. MySchool is a community-driven resource that connects…

Not All Online Schooling is Homeschooling

Education was suddenly transformed earlier this year when schools across the world were shut down because of a single-cell organism. For the most part, homeschoolers were unaffected. Co-ops, field trips,…

How Do Electric Cars Work?

Electric cars have been around since the 1800's. Modern electric cars drive circles around their predecessors. Believe it or not, an electric cars works on the same principles that power…

How Do Fireworks Work?

Normally on this day, there would be national and municipal fireworks displays. Even though you may not be able to see them in person this year, that doesn't have to…

How Do Self-Darkening Lenses Work?

It's National Sunglasses Day! Have you ever wondered how self-darkening, or transition, lenses work? It's because of photochromic chemicals embedded in the lenses. Chemicals like silver halide and silver chromium…

Why Do We Have Seasons?

It's the first day of summer and this is the first Saturday in the Summer STEM Series. Today's topic covers the seasons. Why do we have seasons? What is the…

Homeschooling After a Pandemic

If you were forced into homeschooling because of the pandemic this year, you may be considering continuing to homeschool your children. Maybe you're not comfortable with how your school district…

Kirk Martin (Encore)

This month's encore episode is an interview with Kirk Martin from October 2017. Kirk helps parents restore calm in their homes with practical advice for parents of strong-willed children. Find…

Homeschooling is the “New Normal”

It was author Roger Lewin who once wrote "Too often we give children answers to remember rather than problems to solve." Are you feeling daunted by the formidable task of…