You might have a goal of decluttering and organizing your pantry or closets in the new year. Have you thought about organizing your children’s books at home? Do you have a bounty of kid books lying all around the house? Or maybe you have it neatly put on a shelf but you can’t find what …
Christmas is a magical time of the year. The scent of pine trees and wood burning fill the air. The feel of brisk cold air awakens your senses. Colorful lights brighten up city trees and homes are filled with the sound of festivities. Streets and shops bustle with Christmas carolers and shoppers. Children filled …
A few days ago, we started our unit study on the moon. We read several books and created an easy moon model. We then started learning about the lunar cycle and the moon phases. READ HOW WE CREATED AN EASY MOON MODEL There are so many fun activities you could do with this unit. We …
The study of space has always fascinated my children. My oldest son is obsessed with all things space. Having the time and freedom to explore studies of interest with my boys is what I love about homeschooling. We’ve explored many aspects of astronomy in the previous years. This month we are studying about the moon. …
I love to give gifts that are educational but fun at the same time. Giving gifts that can entertain and grow kids’ minds is a win-win. The toys and games mentioned below are many that my boys have enjoyed and loved for a while now. HERE ARE 6 GREAT EDUCATIONAL AND FUN GIFTS FOR KIDS …
In any kind of school setting, students will have a list of spelling and or vocabulary words to master every week. How many of us remember writing words 5 times so it’ll be ingrained in our heads? Writing reinforcement might still work for some students. But it could be a struggle for others. In a …
I am a huge fan of the Montessori approach and I try to employ it in our homeschool as often as possible. Now that my favorite season, Fall is here, I’ve been busy assembling Fall Learning Trays for my 4-year-old. Have you heard of Montessori Learning Trays? In a Montessori classroom or in a Montessori …
Montessori Inspired Fall Activities for 2-5 year olds Read More »
Fall is one of my favorite seasons! I look forward to the changing colors of the foliage and the feel of brisk air. For little ones, there’s so much to learn and explore. In honor of my favorite season, I’m featuring 13 free fall printables and hands-on activities for Preschool. Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert …
Do you want your kids to be excited to learn from the Bible? Bible journaling with kids is an exciting way for them to memorize and interact with scripture. Kids reap so many benefits from Bible journaling and it’s really an enjoyable activity! Bible journaling will encourage kids to spend time with the Lord. As …
Math is a subject I want my boys to fall in love with. In order for that to happen, it’s important for them to have a strong foundation. Math makes more sense when it is more interesting, fun and engaging. Anytime we learn math, I always employ manipulatives or visuals to make concepts easier to …
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