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Homeschooling on the road is a growing trend . Families are packing up , hitting the road and embracing this lifestyle and integrating what they are seeing and experiencing into their child ’ s homeschool curriculum .

Homeschoolers are able to use the landmarks and attractions they encounter as a means for educational enhancement and exploration . How great is it to learn about the Constitution by viewing the original document instead of just reading about it ? This hands-on , experiential way of learning appeals to many families and accounts for the growth of homeschooling nationwide . Although homeschooling will look and feel different for every family , it ’ s an approach that fits families who want to extend the freedom of roaming the world to impromptu learning experiences integrating travel with their learning objectives .

How much does it cost to homeschool on the road ?
Families who decide to try homeschooling on the road have found many creative ways to make it work financially work :
• Plan ahead for as long as you can and save for it
• Scaling down your overall expenses and recognizing the difference between needs vs wants
• Working remote for at least one parent
• Using the trip as a way to earn additional income by creating a paid travel blog , writing articles about travel , or doing travel reviews
The other way to save money on homeschooling is by choosing affordable curricula and educational materials . You want to get an overview of what homeschooling costs , and then focus on ways to keep those costs to a minimum .
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