OK, so you’ve parred down your stuff, got it organized, and started the battle over personal space. Now, what about keeping those kids educated?
Not all, but many people who RV with their kids lean towards homeschooling This is especially good when you travel frequently, making a public or private school option out of the question. With limited space, it may seem that homeschooling in an RV is especially difficult. Thankfully, that is not the case.
No matter where you are, there are likely to be plenty of resources at your disposal. Can you get online? Is there a public library? Are their places you can explore nearby? If you can hit a museum or an aquarium, then swing by the local library to learn more then you can homeschool.
I am a book addict, so a lot of my space is taken up with books. Having a huge selection of reading material makes homeschooling a lot easier. Of course, we also have a library and a friend with a huge wall of books that my kids can dig through. There are libraries, and free WiFi here that I can also use to their full advantage.
Our homeschool style is more relaxed than some people prefer, but that does not mean it is the only way. There are a variety of homeschooling styles that work well on the road. Some public school systems have virtual options, and there are many online programs that allow kids of all ages to take classes from their computers. Sites such as K12 and Time For Learning are two good examples of this.
Other styles are also compatible with life on the road. If you will be traveling often, a literature based style will be great as there is always time to read a few good books. If you have a kitchen table and a mailing address, you can do workbook style homeschooling.
The only downside I have found, at least for me, is the popular lapbooking and notebooking styles. Simply because space is limited, you can fill up an entire shelf in a few weeks and find yourself running out of room. But I am willing to bet that where there is a will, there is a way.
Of course, families do not have to try homeschooling just because they live in an RV. Some travel only during the summer months and breaks to keep their kids in one school. Some park at an RV Park near a local school district they enjoy and use it to it’s full advantage. There is no reason why life in an RV means anything less than what works for you.
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