Homeschool Guides 24/25’

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As you continue your homeschooling journey, we’d like to remind you about two valuable resources to help you succeed. The “Parent/Teacher Guide” is packed with practical tips and insights to make homeschooling smoother and more enjoyable for your family. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this guide is designed to support you every step of the way.
We also offer the “How It Works” guide, a comprehensive walkthrough of our platform’s features to help you make the most of your Discovery K12 experience. These resources are here to ensure your homeschool year runs as smoothly as possible.

Take advantage of these free guides today and make this homeschool year your best yet!

Best regards,
The DK12 Team

Engaging Fall STEM Fun: Build a String Telephone and Create Leaf Prints!

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As part of this week’s STEM exploration, we’re diving into the science of sound with a fun and interactive project—building a string telephone! This activity is part of our 36 Weeks of STEM course, designed to engage young learners with hands-on experiments that make learning both fun and educational. You can find the full list of STEM projects here.

Make Your Own String Telephone
Explore the basics of sound waves with a string telephone! It’s an engaging way to understand how vibrations travel and how communication works over a simple device. All you need are two paper cups and string!

DIY Fall Leaf Prints
Let’s get creative! Use autumn leaves to create beautiful prints, all while learning about nature’s seasonal changes. Gather your materials, paint the leaves, and press them onto paper to explore the patterns and colors of fall.

Extend the Learning!
Take your leaf hunt outside! Encourage children to collect different shapes, sizes, and colors of leaves, and explore the unique characteristics of each. You can also pair this with a creative writing exercise where they describe their outdoor adventure. Did they notice anything new about the leaves? What changes do they see in nature?

Best regards, The DK12 Team

DIY Nature Scavenger Hunt: Homeschool Fun for Fall!

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Homeschooling offers the perfect opportunity to take learning beyond the books—and what better way to do that than with a DIY Nature Scavenger Hunt? This activity is a fantastic way to incorporate outdoor exploration into your homeschool curriculum while embracing the beauty of fall.

Head to your yard, a local park, or any outdoor space and collect autumn treasures like colorful leaves, acorns, and pinecones. Once your child has gathered their finds, encourage them to write a short story or description about their adventure. How did the leaves feel? What colors did they spot? Was there a favorite item?

This activity encourages creativity, exploration, and a love for nature—all while helping to build writing & creative skills!

Best regards, The DK12 Team

P.S. Share your family’s outdoor learning experiences and scavenger hunt discoveries! @discoveryk12

Enhancing Student Engagement and Exciting Curriculum Updates for Fall 2024

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As the school year progresses, we’re excited to bring new learning opportunities for our students and families:

STEM Maker Activities: Our 36-week STEM program is filled with hands-on projects that spark curiosity and creativity, from building simple machines to conducting scientific experiments.

Home Economics Course: This course introduces essential life skills, such as cooking and financial literacy, ensuring students gain practical knowledge.

System Updates: We’ve been working hard to ensure smoother system performance, with faster load times and optimized resources to enhance your learning experience.

We’re committed to making this year both engaging and fun for all students. Stay tuned for more exciting updates coming soon!

Best regards, The DK12 Team

P.S. We love seeing your homeschooling adventures. Keep sharing with us! @discoveryk12

Exciting Activities to Spark Learning! + Server Updates

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Dear Parents,

You’ve done an outstanding job navigating the first couple of days! It’s been wonderful to see so many students and parents diving into this year’s learning. Whether you’re following along with the DK12 schedule or working at your own pace, keep up the great work! We’re continuing to make improvements to enhance system performance. While the system may still be running a bit slower than usual, rest assured that all student progress is being properly tracked. Remember, short breaks throughout the day can help your students recharge and stay focused.

To keep the creativity flowing, here are some fun and educational after-school activities your kids can enjoy:

Thank you for your patience, and let’s make tomorrow another successful day of learning!

Best regards, The DK12 Team

P.S. We love seeing your homeschooling adventures. Keep sharing with us! @discoveryk12