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Florida Mom Turns All Four Disney World Parks Into a Homeschool Classroom

The former cast member is sharing attraction-based lesson plans as homeschooling rises in Florida.

Overview

  • She maps a curriculum across the parks, learning animal science with zookeepers at Animal Kingdom and exploring cultures at EPCOT’s American Adventure.
  • Hollywood Studios visits inspire storytelling and creative writing, while Magic Kingdom’s Carousel of Progress prompts lessons in invention.
  • Math is taught primarily at home through a core curriculum, with hands-on activities added during park visits.
  • Ashley is a former Disney cast member and Central Florida local, and her husband also previously worked for Disney.
  • She documents the approach and offers tips and free printables under the MostMagicalHomeschool handle as more Florida families choose homeschooling after COVID-19 disruptions.