The Arizona Advocate

03/04/2026

WHAT KIND OF LEARNER IS YOUR CHILD?

1. How does your child remember instructions best?
🔵 By seeing it (charts, diagrams, demonstrations)
🟢 By hearing it (listening to explanations, stories, discussions)
🔴 By doing it (hands-on activities, moving, building)
🟡 By writing it down (taking notes, making lists, reading)

2. When learning a new skill, what helps your child most?
🔵 Watching someone else do it first
🟢 Listening to someone explain it step by step
🔴 Trying it themselves immediately
🟡 Reading instructions or writing steps down

3. How does your child prefer to study or practice?
🔵 Using visual aids like charts, pictures, or color-coded notes
🟢 Discussing the topic or repeating it out loud
🔴 Moving around, using manipulatives, or acting it out
🟡 Reading, writing summaries, or doing worksheets

4. When solving problems, your child usually…
🔵 Draws diagrams, charts, or pictures
🟢 Talks through the solution out loud
🔴 Uses hands-on methods or experiments
🟡 Writes out steps or works from notes

5. How does your child prefer to remember information?
🔵 By seeing it or visual cues
🟢 By listening or repeating it
🔴 By doing or practicing it physically
🟡 By writing or reading it

6. What type of homework or project does your child enjoy most?
🔵 Creating posters, drawings, or diagrams
🟢 Recording a podcast, giving a presentation, or discussing
🔴 Building a model, performing an experiment, or role-playing
🟡 Writing a report, journaling, or reading/studying text

7. What tends to frustrate your child most when learning?
🔵 Tasks with no visual cues or diagrams
🟢 Silent reading or independent work without discussion
🔴 Sitting still for long periods without moving
🟡 Tasks that require mostly hands-on activity without writing

How to Score:
Count how many answers you chose for each symbol:
🔵 = Visual
🟢 = Auditory
🔴 = Kinesthetic / Hands-On
🟡 = Reading/Writing
Highest count = your child’s primary learning style

03/04/2026

DOES YOUR CHILD LEARN BEST BY DOING AND WRITING?
WHAT IF TAKING NOTES AND WRITING THINGS DOWN MAKES EVERYTHING STICK?
SOME KIDS NEED TO READ AND WRITE TO REALLY LEARN

Reading/Writing Learners – Learning Through Text and Note-Taking

Math
📝 Writing out each step of a problem
📚 Copying examples from textbooks
✏ Keeping a math journal to track strategies
📄 Making lists of formulas and definitions
📖 Reading word problems carefully and rewriting them
📃 Writing explanations of how they solved problems
📑 Using written flashcards for math facts
🖊 Rewriting notes to reinforce memory

Language Arts
📖 Reading books, articles, and poems
✍ Keeping a daily journal or diary
📝 Writing summaries of stories
📚 Creating vocabulary lists
🖊 Writing essays or short stories
📄 Using worksheets and written exercises
📑 Writing book reports
🖋 Copying passages to study grammar or spelling

Science
📖 Reading science books and articles
📝 Writing lab observations and results
📄 Taking detailed notes during experiments
📚 Creating written step-by-step instructions
✏ Writing summaries of videos or demonstrations
📑 Making lists of scientific terms and definitions
📃 Keeping a science notebook organized
🖊 Writing explanations for how experiments worked

Social Studies and History
📖 Reading history books and articles
📝 Writing timelines of events
📄 Taking notes on geography and cultures
✏ Writing summaries of historical events
📚 Creating written comparisons of different civilizations
📑 Writing reports on current events
🖊 Keeping a social studies journal
📋 Copying important dates and facts for memorization

General Study Strategies
📄 Creating detailed outlines for study sessions
📝 Writing flashcards for review
✏ Rewriting notes to remember key points
📚 Keeping a dedicated notebook for each subject
🖊 Summarizing lessons in their own words
📖 Reading and rereading material aloud silently
📃 Using lists and written checklists to stay organized
📑 Writing questions and answers to self-test

03/04/2026

DOES YOUR CHILD LEARN BEST BY SEEING IT?
WHAT IF COLOR, CHARTS, AND DIAGRAMS MAKE EVERYTHING CLICK?
SOME KIDS NEED TO SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT

Visual Learners – Learning by Seeing

Math
📊 Using charts and graphs to visualize data
🟦 Color-coding steps in multi-step problems
📏 Drawing models for fractions and geometry
🧮 Using manipulatives to see number relationships
📝 Writing problems neatly and organized on paper
📈 Creating visual number lines
🧩 Using math diagrams and visual examples
📌 Highlighting key parts of word problems

Language Arts
📖 Following along in a physical book while reading
🖍 Highlighting important sentences or vocabulary
🗂 Using graphic organizers for story structure
🖼 Drawing scenes from a story
📝 Making visual vocabulary cards
📚 Creating story maps
🎬 Watching film adaptations after reading
🗒 Color-coding parts of speech

Science
🔬 Watching demonstrations and visual experiments
🌱 Drawing and labeling plant or animal diagrams
🧪 Observing experiments and sketching results
📊 Creating charts to track data
🧠 Using labeled diagrams of systems and processes
📺 Watching educational science videos
🗺 Studying detailed illustrations
📓 Keeping a visual science journal

Social Studies and History
🗺 Studying maps and timelines
🏛 Drawing historical landmarks
📜 Creating visual timelines of events
🖼 Looking at historical photographs and artwork
📊 Making comparison charts between time periods
🌍 Using globes and atlases
🗂 Creating fact posters
🎥 Watching historical documentaries

General Study Strategies
🖍 Color-coding notes by topic
📌 Using sticky notes for reminders
🗒 Writing clear, organized outlines
📋 Using checklists for assignments
🧾 Creating mind maps
📚 Keeping a tidy, visually organized workspace
🖼 Posting visual reminders on the wall
✏ Rewriting notes to reinforce memory

03/04/2026

DID YOU KNOW SOME KIDS UNDERSTAND BEST BY TALKING IT OUT RATHER THAN WRITING IT DOWN.
Auditory Learners – Learning by Listening and Speaking

Math
➗ Skip-counting and multiplication songs
🎵 Clapping rhythms while practicing math facts
🗣 Saying problem-solving steps out loud
📢 Turning formulas into simple chants or rhymes
🎙 Explaining how they solved a problem
📱 Recording themselves walking through equations
🎧 Listening to math concept lessons or videos
👥 Participating in math discussions instead of silent worksheets

Language Arts
📖 Listening to audiobooks while following along in the text
🗨 Reading assignments out loud
🎭 Retelling stories verbally instead of writing summaries
🎬 Acting out scenes from books
🎤 Creating and recording podcast-style book reviews
💬 Participating in book discussions or debates
📝 Using speech-to-text for writing assignments
🔤 Practicing spelling words out loud

Science
🔬 Listening to science podcasts or narrated documentaries
🧪 Talking through each step of an experiment
🧠 Explaining scientific concepts to a sibling or parent
📊 Creating short verbal presentations on topics studied
❓ Participating in discussions about hypotheses
📺 Watching demonstrations with verbal explanation
🎥 Recording summaries of lessons to replay later

Social Studies and History
🌍 Listening to historical stories or biographies
⚖ Participating in debates about historical events
🎙 Creating mock interviews with historical figures
📰 Discussing current events regularly
📣 Giving oral presentations instead of written reports
🗺 Using geography songs or verbal quizzes
🧾 Retelling historical events in their own words

General Study Strategies
📌 Reading notes out loud before tests
👂 Studying with discussion-based review
🎶 Using mnemonic phrases spoken in rhythm
🎼 Playing instrumental background music while working
🔁 Repeating key information verbally for retention

03/04/2026

The Best Learning Doesn’t Start With a Workbook

🧮 Math (Learning by Doing)
Bake or cook (measuring, fractions, doubling recipes)
Build with Legos and calculate perimeter/area of creations
Create a store at home and practice money skills
Measure rooms and draw floor plans
Track sports stats and graph them
Use sidewalk chalk for outdoor math problems
Jump rope while skip-counting
Build a budget for a pretend trip

📚 Reading & Language Arts
Act out stories instead of just reading them
Create puppet shows
Build scenes from books using blocks
Write and perform their own play
Use magnetic letters to build words
Go on a word scavenger hunt around the house
Record themselves telling stories
Make a comic book

🔬 Science
Grow plants and track growth
Do kitchen chemistry experiments
Build simple machines
Create a volcano model
Take apart old electronics (safely)
Make a weather station
Build a bird feeder and observe wildlife
Create a backyard obstacle course to learn about force and motion

🌍 Social Studies
Cook food from different countries
Build a model of a historical landmark
Recreate a historical event in role-play
Make salt dough maps
Go on “map treasure hunts”
Start a small garden to learn about early agriculture
Create a time capsule

🎨 Creative Expression
Sculpt with clay
Paint while standing at an easel
Build cardboard inventions
Design and sew something simple
Create stop-motion videos
Make jewelry
Woodworking projects

⚽ Movement-Based Learning
Spell words while bouncing a ball
Do jumping jacks while answering math facts
Create history “relay races” with question stations
Practice geography by placing sticky notes around the house and running to the correct location
Nature hikes with identification challenges
Martial arts (discipline + body awareness)
Gardening

🧠 Life Skills (Often Overlooked — Huge for Kinesthetic Kids)
Fixing things around the house
Organizing a garage sale
Planning a family event
Building IKEA furniture
Caring for animals
Washing a car
Budgeting and grocery shopping

~THE ARIZONA ADVOCATE

03/04/2026

Before choosing a curriculum, it's extremely important to figure out how your child learns best.

Some kids are:
📍Visual learners – learn through seeing (charts, videos, diagrams, demonstrations)
📍Auditory learners – learn through hearing (audiobooks, discussion, music, podcasts)
📍Kinesthetic / hands-on learners – learn by doing, building, moving, experimenting
📍Reading/writing learners – prefer books, lists, journaling, written directions

📌Many neurodivergent kids especially thrive when their body is involved, when they can move, explore, and interact instead of just sitting with worksheets. Learning doesn’t have to start with a workbook — it can start with curiosity.

Here’s a big list of meaningful, hands-on, real-world learning ideas you could share or use:

🌿 Hands-On & Real-World Learning Ideas
🧪 Exploration & Science
Gardening (plant life cycles, responsibility, biology)
Nature walks with scavenger hunts
Collecting and identifying rocks or leaves
Backyard science experiments
Bird watching and keeping a nature journal
Cooking or baking (math, chemistry, reading skills)
Building simple machines
Weather tracking
Starting a compost bin

🏛️ Field Trips & Community Learning
Zoo visits
Aquarium trips
Science museums
Children’s museums
Art museums
Local farms
Historical sites
Botanical gardens
State parks
Planetariums
Library programs
Fire station or police station tours
Farmers markets (budgeting + food education)

🎨 Creative & Sensory Learning
Painting
Sculpting with clay
Legos or building kits
Woodworking projects
Sewing or fiber arts
Music lessons
Dance classes
Theater groups
Photography
Stop-motion animation projects

🧠 Games & Technology
Educational video games
Learning apps
Coding programs
Strategy board games
Card games (math skills!)
Puzzle games
Audiobooks
Documentaries
Learning channels on YouTube
Podcasts for kids
Virtual museum tours

⚽ Movement-Based Learning
Hiking
Swimming
Hockey
Martial arts
Gymnastics
Horseback riding
Parkour-style obstacle courses
Bike riding while tracking distance
Nature-based fitness challenges

🗣️ Social & Discussion-Based Learning
Family debates
Book discussions
Current event conversations
Interviewing grandparents
Community volunteering
Starting a small business (lemonade stand, crafts, etc.)
Joining clubs or co-ops

🌍 Day Trips & Cultural Learning
Day trips to nearby towns
Cultural festivals
Food tasting from different countries
Map-making adventures
Road trips with geography challenges
Visiting landmarks
Exploring different places of worship to learn about cultures

~THE ARIZONA ADVOCATE

02/27/2026

I see so many posts from exhausted parents of kids with ADHD asking:
“What supplements help?”
“How do I get my child to listen?”
“Why won’t they sit still?”
“Why are they always in trouble at school?”

Before we jump straight to behavior fixes or medication, we need to zoom out and ask a bigger question:

Is this truly ADHD… or is this a learning-style mismatch?
ADHD is very real. But there are also different types of learners — and some of them look a lot like ADHD in a traditional classroom.

🌟 Types of Learners (Especially Those That Can Look Like ADHD)
Kinesthetic Learners (hands-on / movement-based)
These kids NEED to move in order to learn. Their brains activate through action. Sitting still for long periods can feel physically uncomfortable.

In a traditional classroom, this can look like:
Fidgeting
Leaving their seat
Interrupting
“Not paying attention”
Rushing work
But often? They learn best by building, experimenting, touching, moving, and doing.

Visual Learners
Learn best through charts, diagrams, mapping, and seeing concepts spatially.

Auditory Learners
Learn best through discussion, storytelling, and verbal processing.

Twice-Exceptional (2e) Learners
Gifted AND have ADHD or a learning disability — often bored, under-stimulated, and mislabeled.

And very importantly, we must rule out learning disabilities that can run alongside or be mistaken for ADHD:

Dyslexia (reading)
Dysgraphia (writing)
Dyscalculia (math)
A child struggling to read will often avoid reading. That avoidance can look like defiance or inattention.

🏫 The Traditional Public School Model
Most public schools primarily use a traditional model:
Sit in your chair
Keep hands and feet to yourself
Listen quietly
Memorize
Repeat it on a test
This works for some children.
It is often a terrible fit for kinesthetic learners and many children with ADHD.
When a square peg is forced into a round hole, we don’t blame the peg.

🧠 Retention & Full-Body Learning
Research consistently shows that learning retention increases DRAMATICALLY when multiple senses are involved.
CHILDREN WHO NEED MOVEMENT RETAIN INFORMATION AT MUCH HIGHER RATES WHEN THEY:
Move their bodies
Build or manipulate objects
See, touch, smell, and experience what they’re learning
Engage in real-world application
Explore instead of passively receive information
When the body is involved, the brain encodes information more deeply.
For many kinesthetic learners, sitting still actually reduces retention.
Learning becomes more than memorizing facts — it becomes an experience.
And experience sticks.

🏡 Homeschooling
Of the 17 different methods of homeschooling, the most powerful for kinesthetic, hands-on learners are:
Montessori
Project-Based Learning
Unit Studies
Forest School
Experiential / Hands-On Learning
Game-Based Learning
Interest-Led Learning
These approaches allow:
Movement
Real-world application
Shorter lessons
Passion-driven deep dives
Multi-sensory engagement
Flexible pacing
Many children labeled as “behavior problems” thrive when learning becomes active instead of passive.

🚩 Before We Label a Child
Before assuming a child is lazy, oppositional, or incapable, consider:
A full ADHD evaluation
Screening for Dyslexia (reading)
Screening for other learning disabilities
Occupational therapy evaluation (sensory processing)
Vision and hearing testing
Sometimes the issue isn’t inability.
It’s incompatibility.

Some children truly need medication and structured support. Some do well in public school with accommodations. Some thrive in alternative education models.
But many of these kids aren’t broken.
They are wired for movement, curiosity, intensity, creativity, and deep engagement.
And in the right environment?
They don’t just behave.
They flourish.♥️🎉

02/27/2026

When did you stop trying to make homeschooling look like school... 😉

02/27/2026

Saffron is emerging as a promising natural supplement for ADHD due to its ability to modulate brain neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine, which regulate focus and mood.

Studies suggest it may be as effective as methylphenidate (Ritalin) in reducing ADHD symptoms and improving hyperactivity. Its neuroprotective and antioxidant properties, particularly from compounds like crocin and safranal, also help reduce oxidative stress in the brain.

Saffron acts similarly to stimulants by increasing the levels of neurotransmitters, helping to improve focus and reduce impulsivity.
Comparable Effectiveness: Studies have shown that a 30 mg daily dose of saffron extract can produce improvements similar to methylphenidate in children and teenagers.

Saffron is rich in antioxidants (crocin, safranal) that protect brain cells from inflammation and oxidative stress, which may contribute to ADHD symptoms.
Improved Sleep and Mood: Saffron has been shown to enhance sleep quality, which is crucial for managing ADHD, and it can reduce irritability and anxiety.

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According to Blasco-Fontecilla et al. (2022), this non-randomized clinical study compared the effectiveness of saffron extract (Saffr’Activ, 30 mg/day) with extended-release methylphenidate (up to 1 mg/kg/day) in 63 children and adolescents aged 7–17 years diagnosed with ADHD. Over a three-month treatment period, both groups showed significant improvements in core ADHD symptoms, as measured by the SNAP-IV and Conners’ Parent Rating Scale (CPRS-10), as well as in executive functioning measured by the BRIEF-2 and the Conners’ Continuous Performance Test (CPT-3). Importantly, two-way ANOVA analyses revealed no statistically significant interaction effects between treatment type and time, indicating that saffron and methylphenidate were comparable in overall efficacy. However, methylphenidate showed greater improvement in inattention symptoms, while saffron demonstrated a stronger effect on hyperactivity symptoms.

According to the study’s results section, both treatments were also well tolerated, with no significant differences in side effects between the saffron group (31.2%) and the methylphenidate group (25.9%). Additionally, saffron showed a notable—though not statistically significant—improvement in time to fall asleep, as measured by the Sleep Disturbance Scale for Children (SDSC), whereas methylphenidate did not. The authors concluded that saffron extract appears to be a safe and effective alternative treatment for ADHD, particularly for hyperactivity symptoms, and may offer additional sleep-related benefits. However, they emphasized that larger randomized, double-blind studies are needed to confirm these findings.

PMCID: PMC9573091 PMID: 36235697

02/26/2026

"IF" it's accurate that's awesome! If it's "what the government says is true" vs. what's actually true, then not so much.

02/25/2026

Common Homeschooling Subgroups, their common activities, and which of the 5 core subjects are learned!
Homeschooling isn’t just about textbooks; it’s about real-life learning in ways that actually stick.
Part 2/2

🧘 Health, Anxiety, or Safety-Based Homeschoolers
🖌️ Low-pressure meetups (Life Skills / Social Studies / Communication)
💻 Online clubs (STEM / Communication / Creativity)
📓 Journaling (English / Reflection / Life Skills)
🎨 Art programs (Art / Creativity / Observation)
🥾 Gentle hiking (Science / Physical Education / Life Skills)
💪 Fitness for mental well-being (PE / Health / Life Skills)
👥 Small-group social skills clubs (Communication / Social Studies / Life Skills)
🎮 Safe online gaming communities (STEM / Problem Solving / Communication)

🧩 Special Needs Homeschoolers
🧩 Therapy-informed programs (Life Skills / Health / Communication)
⚽ Sensory-friendly sports (PE / Health / Life Skills)
🏃 Adaptive PE (PE / Health / Life Skills)
🎨 Art therapy (Art / Creativity / Emotional Regulation)
🎵 Music therapy (Music / Creativity / Emotional Regulation)
👥 Small-group classes (All Subjects / Social Skills / Life Skills)
🌳 Nature walks (Science / Observation / Life Skills)
🕊️ Calm hobby clubs (Life Skills / Creativity / Social Studies)
📚 Tutoring centers (All Subjects / Academic Support)
🎭 Supported theater groups (Drama / Communication / Confidence)

🏫 Hybrid / Microschool / Co-op Families
📚 Co-op electives (All Subjects / Collaboration / Life Skills)
🧪 Academic labs (Science / STEM / Problem Solving)
🗣️ Speech & debate (English / Communication / Critical Thinking)
🎨 Art (Art / Creativity / Observation)
🎵 Choir (Music / Creativity / Confidence)
🎭 Drama (Drama / Communication / Confidence)
🤸 Group PE (PE / Health / Life Skills)
🈂️ Foreign language classes (World Language / Communication / Cultural Studies)
🔬 Project-based groups (STEM / Creativity / Problem Solving)
🎯 Enrichment programs (All Subjects / Life Skills / Career Prep)

📖 Traditional Homeschoolers (Curriculum Driven)
🎵 Classical music lessons (Music / Creativity / Fine Motor)
🗣️ Speech & debate (English / Communication / Critical Thinking)
🏆 Academic competitions (STEM / English / Problem Solving)
🏋️ Structured sports (PE / Health / Discipline)
📚 Book clubs (English / Social Studies / Critical Thinking)
✍️ Writing groups (English / Creativity / Communication)
➗ Math teams (Math / Problem Solving / Collaboration)
📘 AP prep groups (All Subjects / Academic Mastery / College Prep)

⛪ Faith-Based / Religious Homeschoolers (Tend to be Traditional)
🙏 Church youth groups (Social Studies / Life Skills / Communication)
📖 Bible studies (English / Social Studies / Critical Thinking)
🌍 Mission trips (Social Studies / Life Skills / Global Awareness)
🏀 Christian sports leagues (PE / Health / Teamwork)
🎵 Choir (Music / Creativity / Collaboration)
🎭 Drama ministry (Drama / Communication / Confidence)
🤝 Community service (Social Studies / Life Skills / Ethics)
🏕️ Church camps (Life Skills / PE / Social Studies)

🌐 Secular / Non-Religious Homeschoolers (Tend to be Rigorous Traditional Curriculum)
🤖 Robotics (STEM / Problem Solving / Technology)
🔬 Science clubs (Science / Observation / Critical Thinking)
📚 Library programs (English / Research / Life Skills)
🗣️ Debate (English / Communication / Critical Thinking)
🥾 Hiking groups (Science / PE / Life Skills)
🧪 STEM camps (STEM / Problem Solving / Creativity)
➗ Math circles (Math / Problem Solving / Collaboration)
📖 Secular book clubs (English / Social Studies / Critical Thinking)
🏛️ Museum classes (Social Studies / Observation / Life Skills)

🌎 Culturally-Focused Homeschoolers
💃 Cultural dance (PE / Creativity / Cultural Studies)
🎨 Traditional crafts (Art / Creativity / Cultural Studies)
🗣️ Language groups (World Language / Communication / Cultural Studies)
🏛️ Heritage clubs (Social Studies / Cultural Studies / Life Skills)
🤝 Community events (Social Studies / Life Skills / Communication)
📖 Storytelling circles (English / Social Studies / Communication)
🎉 Cultural celebrations and festivals (Cultural Studies / Social Studies / Life Skills)

02/25/2026

Common Homeschooling Subgroups, their common activities, and which of the 5 core subjects are learned!
Homeschooling isn’t just about textbooks; it’s about real-life learning in ways that actually stick.
Part 1/2

Unschoolers / Self-Directed Learners (expanded)
🛠️ Maker spaces (Math, Science, Creativity)
🎨 Crafting (Art, Math, Problem-Solving)
💻 Coding (Math, Logic, Problem-Solving)
🖌️ Digital art (Art, Tech, Creativity)
📸 Photography (Art, Science, Technology)
🌿 Nature exploration (Science, Social Studies, PE)
🌱 Gardening (Science, Math, Responsibility)
💼 Small-business projects (Math, Economics, Social Studies)
👩‍🏫 Apprenticeships / Internships (Math, Science, Life Skills)
🎥 YouTube/Twitch creation (Language Arts, Tech, Creativity)
🎵 Music production (Math, Creativity, Language Arts)
🎭 Acting (Language Arts, Social Skills, Creativity)
🏗️ Building projects (Math, Science, Problem-Solving)
🐾 Volunteer animal rescue work (Science, Social Studies, Responsibility)
🤝 Learner-led clubs (Leadership, Language Arts, Social Studies)

ESA / School Choice Homeschoolers (Arizona)
🥋 Martial arts (PE, Discipline, Focus)
🎵 Music lessons (Math, Language Arts, Creativity)
📚 Tutoring centers (Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies)
🤖 Robotics (Math, Science, Problem-Solving)
🔬 STEM labs (Science, Math, Critical Thinking)
🗣️ Language classes (Language Arts, Social Studies, Culture)
🏃 PE programs (PE, Health, Teamwork)
🏹 Archery (PE, Focus, Math)
🐴 Horseback riding lessons (PE, Responsibility, Animal Science)
🎨 Pottery / art classes (Art, Math, Creativity)
💻 Coding schools (Math, Logic, Problem-Solving)
🎭 Drama academies (Language Arts, Social Studies, Creativity)
🏫 Microschools (Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies)
⚽ Private sports training (PE, Discipline, Teamwork)
📖 Educational subscriptions (All 5 Core Subjects)
🎹 Piano / guitar (Math, Language Arts, Creativity)
📸 Photography courses (Science, Art, Technology)
💻 Online electives (All 5 Core Subjects)
♟️ Chess academies (Math, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving)
🏛️ Enrichment centers (Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies)

Sports / Performance Families
⚾ Travel baseball/softball (PE, Teamwork)
🎀 Competitive cheer (PE, Discipline)
🤸‍♀️ Gymnastics (PE, Discipline)
💃 Dance (PE, Creativity, Discipline)
🎭 Musical theater (Language Arts, Social Studies, Creativity)
🎤 Acting classes (Language Arts, Social Skills)
🎶 Voice training (Language Arts, Creativity)
🎷 Band / 🎻 Orchestra (Math, Music, Language Arts)
🥋 Martial arts (PE, Focus, Discipline)
🏊 Competitive swimming (PE, Discipline)
🏃 Track & field (PE, Health, Discipline)
🎾 Tennis / ⛳ Golf (PE, Focus, Discipline)
🤸 Tumbling (PE, Discipline)
⛸️ Ice skating (PE, Discipline)
⚽ Soccer clubs (PE, Teamwork)
🏐 Volleyball (PE, Teamwork)
🐎 Equestrian sports (PE, Responsibility, Animal Science)
🤸‍♂️ Parkour / 🥷 Ninja training (PE, Coordination)
🏋️ Crossfit for teens (PE, Health)
🏋️ Fitness clubs (PE, Health)
🏄‍♂️ Surf / 🛹 Skate / 🚴‍♂️ BMX (PE, Focus, Discipline)

Creative / Alternative Education Families
🌳 Nature schools (Science, Social Studies)
🎨 Art studios (Art, Creativity)
🧵 Handcrafting (Art, Math, Creativity)
💧 Watercolor (Art, Creativity)
🎭 Drama (Language Arts, Creativity, Social Studies)
🎶 Choir (Language Arts, Music, Creativity)
📝 Poetry circles (Language Arts, Creativity)
🪵 Woodworking (Math, Creativity, Science)
🌿 Herbalism classes (Science, Math, Life Skills)
🚜 Farm programs (Science, Math, Responsibility)
🏞️ Outdoor education (Science, PE, Social Studies)
Alternative, Fandom, LGBTQ, Cosplay & Gamer Teens
🎌 Anime clubs (Culture, Language Arts, Social Studies)
🦸 Cosplay meetups (Creativity, Art, Social Skills)
🎨 Art commissions (Art, Math, Creativity)
🎲 Dungeons & Dragons / tabletop gaming (Math, Problem-Solving, Language Arts)

🌐 Online fandom groups (Language Arts, Social Studies)
✍️ Creative writing (Language Arts, Creativity)
🖌️ Fan art (Art, Creativity)
🎪 Convention volunteering (Social Studies, Life Skills)
💻 Digital design (Art, Technology)
🕹️ VR gaming (Math, Science, Problem-Solving)
💻 Coding (Math, Problem-Solving)
🎭 Theatre (Language Arts, Creativity)
👗 Costume design (Art, Creativity, Math)
⚔️ LARP groups (History, Social Studies, Creativity)

~The Arizona Advocate