Curiosity is the first step in learning. To understand a subject well, one must first have an interest in that subject, questions that need answering, and a desire to know more. True learning does not occur when curiosity is absent.

It is my goal here to provide articles and resources that will aid you in your journey of learning, whether you are a home educator, a homeschooler, or simply desirous of furthering your own education in some way.

I hope what you find here will only intensify your curiosity and lead you to learn more!

~ Karen

April Highlights!

• A new ant farm question has been answered by the Consult-Ant!


• Added a new Alabama Church School and updated other entries to the Alabama Church School pages.


• Updated content on the Washington, New Mexico and Australia pages in the Elist Directory section.


• In Unschooling High School Karen details her family’s unschooled approach to high school, giving a weekly overview of each child's schedule.

March Highlights!

• Ask The Consult-Ant. Have your ant questions answered by the Consult-Ant!


• In Unexpected Opportunties Karen looks to the private sector for homeschooling / unschooling resources and opportunities for her children.


• Added a new Alabama Co-operative, The Canterbury School.


• Updated content on the United Kingdom & Ireland, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, Reviews and Resources, Minnesota, Miscellaneous, Youth, Oklahoma, Ohio, Arizona, Louisiana, Methods and Massachusetts pages in the Elist Directory section.

February Highlights!

• All pages in the Elists Directory section have been updated to the new format. Also, in addition to Email lists and Newsletters, the Directory now includes message boards, support groups and forums. If your group is not listed, please contact LeapingFromTheBox.com and we will gladly add it!


• Read the new Fantastic Ants article. Discover how ants garden, herd, sew and even find fossils. Build your own ant farm!


• Newly updated Adding Fish to Your World and Fish Activities Without Water articles. Cure the winter blahs by studying fish!

January Highlights!

• Added new Alabama Homeschool Co-operatives page for Alabama homeschoolers.


• Looking for Civics links? Check out Using Computers As You Homeschool for timely links in American Civics and other subjects.


• The Leaping From The Box blog is now exclusively for homeschool / unschool topics, resource reviews, etc. Check it out. And if you have a topic you would like to see a blog post about, please feel free to email me!


• Blog post review on the board game Cash Flow 101.


• Created a new personal blog, Musings, Mischief and Mayhem.