If there’s one thing military families know well, it’s how to adapt. From unexpected orders to cross-country moves, change is part of our normal. But what happens to homeschooling when the moving trucks arrive and life is packed into boxes? In this episode of the Military Homeschool Moms Podcast, Crystal Niehoff shares strategies and encouragement to help you make homeschooling truly portable during a PCS or while traveling.

You’ll discover that homeschooling doesn’t have to be tied to a desk or rigid schedule. In fact, with a little flexibility, learning can happen anywhere—on the road, in a hotel room, or while waiting for housing. Crystal walks through how to build a simple “PCS Survival Kit” of school supplies to keep on hand, and how to take advantage of digital tools that lighten your load.

• Digital Curriculum & Tools – Online platforms like Schoolhouseteachers.com and Khan Academy make it easy to keep lessons going anywhere. Pair them with free audiobooks from LibriVox or paid options like Audible.
• Bible & Devotions on the Go – Apps like the YouVersion Bible App keep family devotions accessible wherever you are.
• Supplies Made Simple – A backpack with notebooks, pencils, clipboards, and a small whiteboard can cover most subjects without weighing you down.
• Making Travel Educational – Turn your PCS trip into “roadschooling” by studying the states you pass through, visiting museums, or keeping travel journals. Even budgeting gas and food money becomes a math lesson!
• Settling into a New Duty Station – First stop? The local library. It’s a treasure trove of free books, internet access, and often homeschool-friendly programs. Explore parks, zoos, or botanical gardens for hands-on science, and connect with local homeschoolers through military spouse groups or state associations.

Most importantly, Crystal reminds moms that taking a break during a PCS is perfectly okay. Homeschooling is flexible, and your kids are learning life skills, resilience, and adaptability every step of the way.

Tune in and be encouraged: homeschooling truly can go wherever the military sends you!

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