For years I admired families across the internet as they created Christmas book advent calendar bundles; some would pull from books already on their shelves while others would scour thrift stores, bargain bins, and Amazon for just the right holiday titles for their book Advent calendar. As my son approaches 10-years-old, I realized quickly that…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…