The Every Kid in the Park program, now called Every Kid Outdoors, is all about helping kids get outside to learn about our natural wonders and historic sights. The initiative is made available from The National Park Service and aims to provide 4th graders with a free annual pass to visit the over 400 units…
Author: Marie Bentley Shaurette
Election Resources for Your Homeschool
The election process and all that comes with it can often be a very long, and confusing process for even adults to completely understand. Finding quality election resources for your homeschool can be a challenge but incorporating engaging books, fun games, and activities, make it a whole-family experience and is a fun way to introduce…
6 Books About Homeschooling That You Should Probably Try To Find Time to Read
Reading books about homeschool is a great way to get inspired to teach your children at home. They are also a great way to give you a little extra encouragement when you find yourself lost or overwhelmed. Here are 6 homeschooling books for parents you should probably try to find time to read. this post…
Minecraft For Parents: Easy Ways to Connect and Have Fun with Your Minecraft Obsessed Kid
In 2011 my oldest (then 13, and probably the last year he used Minecraft) created an elaborate setup in the Minecraft world for me. It was a replica of our home at the time all leading to a queens throne. When I clicked a switch a banner saying Happy Mothers Day appeared. I was clueless…
30 Pumpkin Picture Books for Story Time This Fall | Printable Calendar Download
It’s autumn and it’s pumpkin time! Everyone has pumpkin fever lately. Pumpkins play an important role in the most festive aspects of the season. This is a fun list of pumpkin children’s books full of pumpkin loving hijinks, practical knowledge imagination, even crafts, and recipes. There’s even a printable calendar that illustrates each of the…
How to Encourage Kids to Save Money With This Fun Minecraft Money Management for Kids Printable
If you’ve been wanting to know how to encourage your kids to save money, this fun Minecraft Money Management Planning worksheet can help. I have four children and they each have very different attitudes about saving, spending, and making money. Only one of them thankfully is just like I was in my twenties; spending money…
Overview of Notgrass Our 50 States Geography Curriculum For Elementary Grades
Notgrass Our 50 States Geography curriculum is a one-year course for early elementary students. Students will learn about notable people and locations in American history. The curriculum incorporates hands-on activities, interesting stories and anecdotes, music, and a literature component. this post contains affiliate links Our 50 States Elementary Geography Curriculum Our 50 States Homeschool…
Find Out What Floats in Water Activity: Explaining Buoyancy to Young Children – Floating and Sinking Printable Activity
If you’ve ever found yourself explaining floating and sinking to early years and grades, this blog post is for you! The following activities and resources make it easy and fun; the perfect way to incorporate learning into your simple homeschool lifestyle. I’ve also included a free printable sink or float activity that you can download….
Teaching Handwriting: Strategies To Use in Your Homeschool
Handwriting and learning go hand in hand. However, in this day and age of computers, laptops, and mobile devices, handwriting at times is put on the back burner. In the early stages of education, handwriting is known to improve reading fluency and academics as a whole. Here are 7 strategies for teaching and improving handwriting…
Discovery Channel Shark Week Programming plus Free Shark Activities and Printables
Discovery Channel’s Shark Week 2021 is back July 11th through 18th and the lineup is incredible. The late Steve Irwin once excitedly referred to it as “the most DANGEROUS week on television.” Shark fans will appreciate oceanographer Matt Hooper’s admiration and respect for the misunderstood, but deadly creatures. It is finally back and bigger than…








