About this episode
354: New Year, New Tools
Episode Goal
Choose one tech tool from this list to explore intentionally in 2026.
The 10 Tools Featured
1. ChatGPT and Gemini
AI assistants that homeschool parents can use for planning, teaching, and daily life.
Ways to use them include:
Rewriting articles at a child’s reading level
Creating lesson extensions and outdoor activities
Planning school schedules around sports and activities
Generating games, recipes, and choose-your-own-adventure stories
A free PDF with 20 starter prompts is available through the FundaFunda Academy newsletter.
2. PhET Interactive Simulations
Free, interactive math and science simulations from the University of Colorado.
Great for:
Physics (circuits, forces, motion)
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