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Star Wars Homeschooling Resources, STEM & Security – WHS 208 - The Wired Homeschool - Tech, Tools, & Tips for Homeschooling a Digital Generation

May 04, 2017

Happy Star Wars Day! May the 4th (Force) be with you.
With fans celebrating Star Wars all around the globe today, I thought it would be appropriate to share some great Star Wars homeschooling resources that you can use in your homeschool for all your little Jedi (or Sith) sitting at the table in the kitchen.
Star Wars Homeschooling Resources
Printables
You don’t know the power of these printables. That doesn’t sound as menacing as Darth Vader’s line in Star Wars but you’ll recognize the power in these printables for grades K-8 from Year Round Homeschooling.
Arts and Crafts
The Origami Yoda series of books by Tom Angleberger is sure to keep your kids folding and laughing for hours. We own a few of them and seem to have the other constantly checked out from our local library. There’s also a great YouTube channel to supplement the books.
You may also want to check out some other paper crafts as well as metal model kits your older kids can build by themselves or with younger siblings.
DIY Lightsaber
No Jedi or Sith is complete without a lightsaber. Sure, you could head to a local big-box store and buy one but real Jedi build their own! Makezine has a great list of DIY projects that even your young Padawans can build (with a little help).
On a tight budget? Here’s a $5 lightsaber project you can build using a flashlight you’ve already got in your home.
Quick STEM Tip and Resource

NASA has many free resources for educators. As a homeschooler, you qualify to receive them. Also, if you’re near a NASA facility or an aerospace museum watch for homeschool days.
Consumer Affairs Best AntiVirus Software for 2017
Consumer Affairs has put together a great resources for people looking for antivirus software. If you’re not currently using antivirus software or you’re looking to change programs, Consumer Affairs has a great article on various software packages (some are free).
Included in the resource are comparisons, explanations of the different types of antivirus suites, and reviews.
Conclusion
Hopefully you’reading this on Star Wars Day and you’ll have time to try a few of these Star Wars Homeschooling resources. If you run out of time there’s always next year! Did you do anything special for Star Wars Day? Leave me a comment and let me know!

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