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…
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 Curriculum…
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….
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…
If this summer’s crowded beaches in the face of the mounting cases of COVID-19 triggered parallels to the movie Jaws, you have been hyped up for Shark Week all July. That is if you weren’t already eagerly anticipating what the late Steve Irwin once excitedly referred to as “the most DANGEROUS week on television.” Recalling…
Some of my most challenging moments as a parent have come while teaching a teen to drive. If you’re like me, you’ve spent a ton of time wondering what your teen driver needs to know about cars and driving. It’s nerve-wracking for sure. In our state, while not required, driving school is recommended. My kids…
If you want to know where to find megalodon teeth in South Carolina, Charleston Fossil Adventures has got you covered. Founded by paleontologist, Ashby Gale, Charleston Fossil Adventures offers a family-friendly outdoor experience with educational fossil hunts across Charleston area beaches. Charleston Fossil Hunting Adventures Our family has participated in both the Folly Beach Adventure…
On July 30, 2020, NASA sent the Mars Rover Perseverance on an Atlas V-541 rocket from Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral. The launch took place at 7:50 a.m. EST. The rover is expected to land on Jezero Crater on Mars by February 21st, 2021, and will be looking for signs of ancient life on the…
If you’re looking for kid-friendly hikes near Gatlinburg, Clingman’s Dome in the Smoky Mountains, is your best bet. One thing about traveling so often with a family is that most everything I try to do has to be kid-friendly. Finding kid-friendly hikes are great for families with children of varying ages. In the case of…
Put those laptops, smartphones, and tablets to good use with some of the best educational apps for kids that will keep the learning going in a fun way. Often I’ll incorporate screentime for my youngest when I’m under deadline with an article I’m writing for Mom.com. Sometimes you just need an extra thirty minutes to…