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For our homeschool, one of the most transformative programs in terms of academics, creativity, and teamwork has been FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Challenge. Not a textbook. Not a curriculum. Not our trips to local places such as Springs Preserve or DISCOVERY Children's Museum. During the 2025/2026 UNEARTHEDᵀᴹ season, the impact became unmistakably clear. What Is FIRST LEGO League Challenge? “FIRST is the world’s leading youth robotics community, delivering hands-on STEM learning t

When most of us imagine homeschooling, we picture cozy mornings with read-aloud, kids gathered cheerfully around the table, and a perfectly planned schedule flowing smoothly from one subject to the next. And sometimes, it does look like that. But more often than not, real homeschooling happens right in the middle of real life—where things get a little messy. Maybe you’ve just had a new baby. Maybe you’re caring for a loved one, moving to a new home, or walking through a diffi

As soon as all three of my little girls were walking steadily enough, I signed them up for fun activities to fill our weekdays. My husband and I watched them try tumbling tricks at gymnastics, follow sassy routines at dance, slip while ice skating and tossed them into not-warm-enough water at swimming classes. As soon as we left traditional classrooms and began homeschooling, these sports became even more important to our family as they offered social interactions and a reaso