I’m excited to share ten Valentine’s Day science experiments and STEM activities. Read on for some hands-on learning and fun! STEM activities and projects are engaging lessons with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The following STEM activities are a great way to take a break from your regular routine and dig into some hands-on learning.…
Read MoreThanksgiving Placemats for Kids: 10 FUN Designs
These fun printable Thanksgiving placemats for kids will keep your kiddos busy at the table this thanksgiving! These placemats are horizontal, black line pages. You can use them to keep little ones busy at the Thanksgiving table or as a notebooking page for your thankfulness activities. Printable Thanksgiving Placemats for Kids Download your printable AshleyAshley…
Read MoreHalloween STEM Activities: 20 FUN Ideas for October!
October is a great time for some hands-on, fun Halloween STEM activities! Find all of our favorite spooky STEM ideas below! Get ready for November with 20 Thanksgiving STEM Activities! Halloween STEM Activities Halloween is a fantastic time to break up your regular routine and do some hands-on learning with STEM activities and projects. The…
Read More10 FREE Summer Programs for Kids for Fantastic FUN & Learning!
There are so many fantastic and FREE summer programs for kids available nation wide. I’ve rounded up ten of our favorites and threw in two bonus programs that are under $5. Read on for tons of summer fun for your elementary-aged kiddo! What do your kids do more in the summer? Ask for snacks or…
Read MoreSummer Homeschool: 10 FUN Ideas to Keep Learning All Year Long
Some would call what we do in the summer “homeschool lite.” Between camp and the pool, we keep learning going in fun ways that look less like homeschool and more like having fun. But trying to keep kids learning during the summer months can be a challenge. Try these ten ways to motivate kids to…
Read MoreWhat to Get my Wife for Christmas: A Last Minute Guide for Men
A gift for your wife or girlfriend in three easy steps, a few suggestions, and a list of what NOT to do this Christmas. Plus ideas for the very last minute.
Read MoreDon’t just SURVIVE the holidays. EMBRACE them!
It’s time to stop trying to survive and start LOVING the holidays. 3 simple tips to get things under control +where to find drive thru wine!
Read MoreFun & Flexible Math Program in the Mail!
Fun math books delivered to your door each month with Discovering Learning Math Subscription!
Read MoreAround the World Apps and Websites
Around the World geography apps and sites to supplment and enrich your elementary geography lesson plans.
Read More20 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.
Read MoreBIG List of Things to Do with Kids in the Summer!
A round up of summer activities for families with young children. Check out ideas for outdoor play, crafts, and summer fun on a budget!
Read More101 Reasons to Take a Break this Summer
You’ve read all the articles about learning through the summer. Here’s one that tells you the opposite. Take a break. Here are 101 reasons why.
Read MoreLesson Resources about Teeth and Going to the Dentist – Introduction to Dental Health for Young Children
I put this mini unit plan together to help the kids get excited and understand their trip to the dentist. Read on for educational resources about teeth and seeing the dentist – maybe for the first time!
Read MoreComplete 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.
Read MoreTen 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!
Read MoreEngaging, Hands-on Electricity Lesson for Kids!
After receiving Snap Circuits as a gift, my oldest has been very interested in electronics, where electricity comes from, and how it all works. We are learning side-by-side on this one! Read on for a slew of educational resources we’ve used to investigate electricity.
Read MoreDr. Seuss Read-Aloud Playlist for Read Across America Week!
We are excited to celebrate Read Across America Week and learn a little about one of the most beloved children’s books authors – Dr. Seuss! I’ve put together some of our favorites in a fun and educational playlist.
Read MoreFUN 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.
Read MoreTake Learning Out with Field Trip Week
Ideas and tips about taking homeschool out of the house and into the world.
Read MorePeek at Our Week: Child Led Learning at Home
I often tag my posts and photos with #childledlearning. Today, I thought I’d give you a glimpse of what that looks like in our home. It’s been a very science-y week.
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