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What is worldschooling?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Get insights on this popular approach to learning and how to incorporate it into your homeschool.<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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What are some advantages of worldschooling?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are some disadvantages of worldschooling?<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can I afford worldschooling?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are there laws for worldschooling?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How our curriculum can help! <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Worldschooling is an educational movement or mindset that believes interacting with the world around you is the best way to educate a child. This often involves traveling across the globe to discover and learn from different cultures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While worldschooling centers on the idea that the world is the best classroom<\/strong>, this learning style has many different approaches and variations. Some worldschooling families combine traveling and traditional school systems by enrolling their children in schools in different countries. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Other families use a homeschooling curriculum and structure for their children while traveling across the world. And still others adopt an unschooling approach to learning, where they trust their child\u2019s instinct to guide them in their education while learning about the world around them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no one correct path to worldschooling, and it\u2019s an ideal learning environment for some families. For many, what started as a \u201cgap year\u201d (taking a year off of school and work to travel) has evolved into worldschooling and become a way of life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are some advantages of worldschooling?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Worldschooled children often have a better understanding of their place in the world and their connection to different cultures due to their world travels. In this unique educational setting, children have an opportunity to learn while exploring, which can lead to more retention and overall learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Worldschooling often fosters an appreciation for different traditions, cuisines, and languages. Unlimited time together leads to bonding and growing together as a family. Connecting to the worldschooling community allows families to meet other families with a variety of backgrounds and beliefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are some disadvantages of worldschooling?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Worldschoolers will incur travel costs and often experience a change in income for families, which can cause financial strain. Some parents try switching to remote work that they can do while traveling to help offset costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adopting a new learning structure can also cause stress for families. Selecting and familiarizing yourself with a good on- and offline curriculum before leaving can ease this transition. Worldschooling families may also miss connecting with family and friends, the comforts of home, and scheduled weekly activities such as sports, music programs, or other hobbies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How can I afford worldschooling?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While seeing the world requires money, worldschooling families find ways to save and make it happen. Families dedicated to travel might rent or sell their home and personal belongings to fund their trip and avoid splurging on unnecessary experiences and products. Simple, inexpensive experiences are often a wonderful way to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Saving Money While Worldschooling<\/h4>\n\n\n\n