The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home, which we recommended in the "homeschools" link, also contains instructions for families who wish to supplement the education of children attending school outside the home.

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Another must-have for afterschoolers is this fun set of history narratives for children; The Story of the World is a marvelous collection of short and interesting chapters which can be used as read-alouds at bedtime, or they can be part of an afterschool program that includes the fun workbooks that go with each text.

Even more enjoyable are the Audiobook CD versions of these books--they are read by professional storytellers and make for excellent learning opportunities during roadtrips or even a quick car-ride to the store!

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This fun set of learning activities is great for busy parents!

Each game can be prepared quickly and with items on-hand.  It is amazing to see how much fun children can have with everyday items like paper and toothpicks, and the opportunities for learning are effective and very creative!

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What afterschool activities have worked well in your home?  Submit your ideas and comments to info@vergerius.org