Tip #2: get the most out of every experience.

Whenever I go on vacation, mom makes me do work. This might seem like a downfall to homeschooling, but it is actually an advantage. Sure, it seems annoying. And yes, it will make you mad when you want to go to the beach, and you have to complete schoolwork. But if you think about all the advantages, you will realize that there are many. Dear moms, I am not saying to suffocate your kids with huge amounts of work piled up around them. I want you to realize that I mean every day do a little bit of each subject, and even when you go on vacation, don't resist a little work. For instance, last weekend my family went on a whale watch trip, and mom made me study the body structure of a humpback whale. I got more out of the trip than anyone else, and the biologist was happy to answer my questions because she could tell I had already done some research on the topic. So,when your mom randomly gives you some work that is related to your every day subjects, realize it is to help you get the most out of your experiences, even the little ones.