A beautiful aspect of homeschooling is having your children with you all the time as well as, most often, not working outside the home. This gives you time to work more in the home and to teach your children modern homemaking skills they wouldn’t otherwise have the time to spend learning.

Every year on November 11, Canadians take a day to remember those who have fought in the wars of the past as well as honour those who continue to fight on our behalf. More than 2 million Canadians have fought for our peace and freedoms, and more than 118,000 have lost their lives and their futures in these battles.

On the second Monday of October, Canadians annually celebrate Thanksgiving, but how many of us know what we are celebrating or the history of Canadian Thanksgiving? It is not the same day as the United States Thanksgiving nor does it have the same origins. It wasn’t even always celebrated on the date it is now! 

Historical places in Canada are found in all provinces and offer an engaging and immersive experience in history and what life was like in the past. Wherever you may be located, discover the historical places in Canada that all homeschoolers will want

There are inventors all over the world and they all have one thing in common: they used the knowledge they gained to improve or create something to solve a problem. We’re so much more grateful to our very own great Canadian inventors. Do you know any of them?

Railways help to create opportunities for businesses and connect regions together while increasing the demand for resources and technology. For a growing country, the first railway was an important change in the history of transportation in Canada.

O Canada! How did we get to celebrate this wonderful occasion? While our history may not be extensive like some, our country still has a story to tell! We are built on Aboriginal, British and French roots that have become ingrained in part of who we are as a nation. As a result of these roots, we have been shaped over the years into an independent nation and are now blessed to have influences from all over the world.

Money is used every day across Canada in transactions such as purchases, sales, loans, and borrowing/lending. Learning about the history of Canadian money and fun facts can help you understand more about the important role money has in daily life.