JUST FOR YOU:

July Special

Use code SUMMERFUN to get any one of our three digital breakouts (an online version of an escape room) free. Coupon expires 7/31/26.

​Mosby's Treasure​

​Mystery of the Amber Room​

​Can You Escape Biology Class​

New Subscriber Freebie

Try the first module of our Around South America in 30 Days unit study. If you enjoy it, you can continue with the complete four-module unit study at a special subscriber price of $15 (regular price $20).

Newsletter subscribers receive instant access to our High School Activity Tracker — a shared Google Sheet for organizing everything colleges need to see. Track grades, activities, volunteer hours, books, employment, and more.

You will find the above resources and more in our Free Resource Library for Subscribers. You can access the Free Resources Library HERE. ​Password: edufun.

Note: you can always find the link to the Subscriber Freebies at the end of our monthly newsletters. We do change the password from time to time, so just check the most recent newsletter to find the latest one!

Homeschool Quest

The Homeschool Quest Summer Freebie Guide is now available and we wanted to make sure it was on your radar this summer. We thought you would love it.

The guide pulls together hundreds of free homeschool printables and activities, all sorted by subject. History, science, reading, writing, math, and more are all in the guide, and it's organized so you can find exactly what your family needs. The guide is geared to elementary and middle schoolers and contains over 1100 resources!

What Students Are Saying About 2025-26 Classes

"I had so much fun doing this class! The videos were always so funny to watch, and the interactions between classmates motivated me. I learned a lot, and I gained a lot of experience during this course. Thank you!"

~Mishe on Photography

"This was an incredibly helpful and informative class for me. I learned a lot, and the work wasn’t that much at times. Mrs. Suzette makes the class fun and makes a very good learning environment. This class has definitely helped me feel prepared for college."

~Jackson on Spanish 2

"The projects were really fun and made you want to learn more about our amazing planet, not scare you away."

~Blake on High School World Geography

Upcoming FundaFunda Events

Canva Game Creator Contest Winners!

In our Canva Game Creator Contest, students built their own original game in Canva. They were allowed to create any type of game they wanted. Congratulations to our winners!

1st place: Eli S. $50 Amazon gift card
2nd place: Lydia Grace S. $25 Amazon gift card
3rd place: Leah T. $10 Amazon gift card

Homeschooling Teens Successfully

Homeschooling Teens Successfully is hosting an online summit and curriculum fair.

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Here is how it works:

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July 20 - 28 the curriculum fair

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July 29-31 : FREE 3-day online summit - 5 sessions released each
day — carefully chosen from across 5 targeted content bundles — so you get a real taste of what each bundle covers. Watch everything completely free, no strings attached.
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But if you love what you see and want the full content? You can purchase the specific bundle that fits YOUR teen’s season right now.

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There are 5 focused bundles to choose from:
• Homeschool High School 101 — credits, transcripts and curriculum made simple
• College Bound & Debt-Free — scholarships, ACT/SAT and avoiding college debt
• Passion to Purpose — entrepreneurship, leadership and wealth for teens
• Raising a Resilient Teen — life skills, mindset and real-world readiness
•The Ultimate Homeschool Teen Bundle: From Foundations to Launch— all 4 bundles + the You Are Enough bonus bundle

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!

Episode 379 - Summer Tech Challenge #6: Create a Custom Map​

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.

Episode 378 - Summer Tech Challenge #5: Design Your Summer​

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.

Episode 377 - Summer Tech Challenge #4: Create a Summer Tracker​

In the fourth installment of the Summer Tech Challenge, Meryl encourages homeschool parents and teens to explore one of the most useful productivity tools available: Google Sheets.

Many students today have limited experience with spreadsheets, yet they are an invaluable tool for organizing information, tracking data, budgeting, planning projects, and creating charts. In this episode, Meryl challenges listeners to learn the basics of Google Sheets and then use it to track something meaningful during the summer.

Whether you’re completely new to spreadsheets or already have some experience, this challenge can be adapted to your skill level.

Episode 376 - Summer Tech Challenge #3: Explore Google Arts and Culture​

This week’s challenge is simple: explore Google Arts & Culture and discover something new.

Whether you enjoy art, history, geography, museums, or interactive games, Google Arts & Culture offers countless opportunities for learning and exploration. From virtual museum tours to historical exhibits, famous artworks, cultural landmarks, and educational games, there is something for every age and interest.

Episode 375 - Summer Tech Challenge #2: Create a Trivia Game​

This week’s summer challenge is to create a trivia game. Students can choose any topic, educational or just for fun, and create a quiz with 10–20 questions. The quiz should use multiple choice, matching, or another format where players select answers on-screen. Episode 83 covers some tools not mentioned in this episode.

Creating quizzes helps students review material in an active way while also building tech skills. Students can make quizzes for friends, siblings, or family members, or families can create one together.