Ten ideas to get your child reading when he downright refuses. If you’ve got a struggling or reluctant reader, this one is for you.
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Easy and FUN Going on a Bear Hunt Activities!
Join us for a bear hunt with these easy and fun lesson plans for a kindergarten literature-based unit!
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Complete Eric Carle Book List with links to Read Alouds
I asked, “Who is your favorite author?” My son answered Eric Carle without a second’s hesitation. Our house is filled with Carle’s board books, flap books, and classic hardcovers that will last for many years to come. Read on for a complete list of Eric Carle books currently in print with links to over 40 read alouds.
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Ten Best Apps for Kids – and what we tried that FAILED!
I love using all kinds of media to support our homeschool. I’ve been using YouTube and online games and programs since I was teaching elementary school. I’m excited to share my favorite resources to support learning in your home or classroom!
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Tips for Choosing an Eclectic Kindergarten Curriculum for Your Homeschool
I originally planned on piecing together my own kindergarten program with free resources and a library card, but with two littles underfoot I started looking for some ready-made curriculum and materials to make life easier.
It’s a trade off. Do I spiral down the Pinterest Black Hole or make it rain on Amazon?
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Dinosaurs for Kids: FUN Dinosaur Activities for a Hands-on Science Unit!
With my oldest leading the way (read: forcing me to live and breathe dinosaurs for the past three years) we’ve done quite a bit of learning. We’ve covered every topic from math to cooking. This week we’re back at it, ramping up for Dinosaur Week at our local children’s museum.
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Pre K Homeschooling: Teaching the Littlest Learners
Many parents think about pre-k homeschooling when they see the price of traditional preschools in their area. “I could just do that at home! Preschool isn’t that hard.” And then they think a little more about it and start to panic. Fear not, brave parents. Many, many families have been homeschooling preschool kids for longer…
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All in One Homeschool Curriculum: Using Moving Beyond the Page
Our experience and recommendations for using Moving Beyond the Page, a rich and thorough all-in-one homeschool curriculum.
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Homeschool Burnout: 18 things to try before quitting homeschool!
Homeschool burnout is treatable. Here are some strategies to try when you feel miserable and are dreaming about quitting homeschool.
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Books about Marine Life for Kids!
If you have a kid that is over the moon about marine life under the sea, have I got a recommendation for you! Check out this post for our thoughts about More Fish Faces, connections for a marine life unit study, and a giveaway!
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Multigrade Teaching: 5 Strategies for Making it Work
Multigrade teaching in your homeschool: 5 quick tips for teaching your big family from a mom of 7!
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10 Sneaky Ways to Easily Teach Poetry with Other Subjects
Are you looking for an easy way to teach poetry? Try incorporating your poetry lessons into other subjects with these ten sneaky teacher tricks. Does your child not love straight reading and writing poetry? Poetry is a topic in and of itself, however it can also be used in other aspects of learning. Here are a…
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20 Poetry Activities: Reading & Writing Poetry for Kids of All Ages
Looking for poetry activities that will hook even the most resistant kiddo? Find them right here. I’ve put together 30 ideas for reading poetry, writing poems, and incorporating poetry into your other subjects and lesson plans. Poetry Activities for All Ages Whether you’re introducing haiku to your kindergartner, reading limericks with your middle schooler, or…
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15 Chinese New Year Activities for Kids!
15 fun books, crafts, recipes, and activities to create your own Chinese New Year celebration!
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Online Homeschool Support
100+ online groups and forums where you can find homescholers like you for encouragement, support, and resources.
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20 Lovely Picture Books from Around the World for Kids!
Picture books organized by continent to enrich your geography lesson plans. Appropriate for elementary grades continent and unit studies.
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Hands-on Learning with Spring Activities for Kids!
Whether you’re a homeschool parent, teacher, or just looking for a few activities to keep the kids occupied for spring break, read on for links to resources for activities, book lists, and free printable fun for spring!
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FUN Activities for Your Africa Lesson Plans!
Learning about the climate, people, and animals of Africa was very interesting for my kindergartner and for me! Here is a list of some of the extra resources we found to support our Africa Continent study.
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