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Classes start on August 17th, so now is the time to finalize your curriculum plans and make those last-minute purchases--you could even receive a FREE ACT Intro class as a thank-you gift. See the details below.
We also have information about Literary Adventures FREE week of exploration, Stock Market Contest winners, and links to fun and interactive games to help you celebrate America's 250th birthday!
You'll also find new information in our regular features like AI tips, ACT info, and a new scholarship opportunity. Don't forget our latest podcast episodes in our Summer Tech Challenge.
School may be starting back, but there is still plenty of summer left to enjoy!
And watch out for our bonus August newsletter - because this is back-to-homeschool month for most, it is the only month we send out 2 newsletters!
Disclosure: This newsletter may feature affiliate links, which means we will earn a small commission if you purchase through the links provided.
JUST FOR YOU:
August Special
Receive our ACT Intro class for FREE in August.
It's a great time to add a course you've been thinking about BEFORE classes start on August 17th. Or, maybe you've been looking at a self-paced class, or a few unit studies. Stock up now and you can receive the ACT Intro course for FREE!
Just purchase $100 or more this month and add the ACT Intro course to your cart. Use code FREEINTRO and the deduction will be taken at checkout.
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Week of Exploration at Literary Adventures
Literary Adventures for Kids is having their annual FREE Open House August 2-8. All events will be live and free. They offer fantastic English classes for all grades and this gives you a no pressure chance to see and explore what they offer.
Here is a list of some of the items you can evaluate this week:
Access to August book clubs (elementary, middle, & high school grade levels)
Live parent workshop (explore why your kids should read banned books)
Live poetry teatime with Ms. Dachelle
Live elementary book club with Ms. Dachelle
Live Teacher Office Hours (get all your burning language arts questions answered)
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Homeschool Quest
If you forgot to grab the Homeschool Quest Summer Freebie Guide last month, there is still time!
The Homeschool Quest guide consolidates hundreds of free homeschool printables and activities, sorted by subject. History, science, reading, writing, math, and more are all in the guide, and geared to elementary and middle school students. It's organized so you can find exactly what your family needs. The guide contains over 1100 resources!
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What Students Are Saying About 2025-26 Classes
"The things I learned in this class I will be using for life. It came in handy so many times already, even while I was busy with the course. The graphics-making tools, presentations, voice-overs, video-making, websites, and study tools have made my daily life so much easier. Thanks you!"
~Mishe on Computer Applications
"This is a great class, I would definitely recommend it. Teaching through fun ways and giving us a deeper insight into the world today, and history from a long time ago until now. It really gives me a deeper insight into the world today and how the past shapes the present."
~Maria on World History
"This Class Was Extremely helpful, It goes in depth on many parts of Computer Science. I now know more about AI and Coding despite the relatively light work load. Overall this class is very well done!"
~Isaac on Computer Science
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Contest of the Month
Breakthrough Junior Challenge
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The Breakthrough Junior Challenge is an annual science video competition for high school students.
To enter, students create a short video (two minutes max) to explain a big idea in physics, mathematics, or life sciences.
The film can be an animation, talking head, documentary, dramatic reconstruction, etc. Keep in mind that you can use diagrams, simulations, physical demonstrations, etc. versus just standing in front of the camera talking.
The videos will be judged on engagement, illumination, creativity, and difficulty.
Deadline: September 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM PDT
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AI Tip of the Month
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Use ChatGPT or Gemini’s photo feature when you need help identifying something—such as a dashboard warning light—or figuring out which button to press on an unfamiliar device. Take a clear photo, upload it, and ask your question.
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Upcoming FundaFunda Events
Stock Market Contest Winners!
1st place – $75 Amazon gift card - Lamine19
2nd place – $50 Amazon gift card - Evie
3rd place – $25 Amazon gift card - Milo
4th place – $15 Amazon gift card - Eli
5th place – $10 Amazon gift card - Ethan
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Time to Register!
First Day of Classes
August 17th, 2026
Be sure your children are logged in and ready, with the Welcome Module completed, BEFORE class starts!
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College Admissions Live Q&A for Seniors
Collegewise is hosting a Live Q&A session on August 19, 2026, at 6:30pm CST to help guide seniors and their families through the college application process.
You’ll learn:
✔ How to craft a clear, compelling story throughout your application.
✔ What makes a great college essay (and how to refine yours).
✔ What admissions officers truly value when reviewing applications.
✔ Smart strategies for managing deadlines and reducing stress.
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Latest Podcast Episodes
In our Homeschooling with Technology podcast, we explore new and different ways of using technology in homeschooling. There is an episode released every week!
You can start listening at any time. Just click on a link to listen in a browser, or find the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Email me if you need help! We have a tab on our website to browse through all our past podcast episodes easily. Check it out!
Creating a website may sound intimidating, but today’s free tools make it surprisingly simple. This challenge gives you and your children a low-pressure opportunity to experiment with website design and discover how useful this skill can be.
Video creation is becoming an essential skill for today’s students. In this episode, homeschool families are challenged to create a short recommendation video using Canva. Whether you’ve never edited a video before or you’re ready to build your skills, this challenge provides a simple way to get started while creating something useful to share with others.
Students / Parents can recommend anything they enjoyed this summer—from books and games to museums, podcasts, travel destinations, or homeschool resources.
In this week’s Summer Tech Challenge, learn how to turn Google Slides into an interactive choose-your-own-adventure story. This activity combines creativity, planning, writing, and technology while giving students a fun way to present what they’ve learned.
Did you know you can create your own interactive Google map?
In this episode, you will learn about Google My Maps, a free Google tool that allows you to create personalized maps with locations, notes, photos, videos, colors, layers, and routes. Whether you’re planning a family vacation, documenting your travels, or creating a homeschool project, custom maps are a fun and practical way to organize information visually.
As part of the Summer Tech Challenge series, this week’s challenge is to create a Google My Map on any topic that interests you.
Summer is the perfect time to experiment with new technology without the pressure of a full school schedule. In this fifth installment of the Summer Tech Challenge, Meryl introduces one of her favorite educational tools: Padlet.
Whether you want to plan summer adventures, organize projects, create a travel journal, or build a digital portfolio, Padlet offers an easy and flexible way to collect ideas, photos, videos, documents, and more in one place.
This week’s challenge is simple: create a Padlet and discover how it could become one of your favorite tools for homeschooling.
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