We’re excited to get back into our homeschool schedule. This year I’ve set up an easy rhythm that allows me to take time with both of my children individually and gives us time to learn together. Welcome to our homeschool. This year we are schooling kindergarten and 2nd grade with an emphasis on relaxing into…
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This is my second go-round with kindergarten homeschool curriculum. This year will be a little more relaxed with double the kids! For a full list of your secular homeschool curriculum options, see our Secular Homeschool Curriculum Guide. I’m feeling really good about going back into our old kindergarten materials this year to work with my…
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Homeschool workbooks are a great solution for kids who just hate worksheets. Let me show you how to build your own interactive and FUN homeschool workbook that is perfectly customized to your child’s interests and skill level. Plus get started with a free printable worksheet at the end of this post! I have two kinds of…
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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…
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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…
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Looking for a few ideas for simple kindergarten Spanish lessons? Introduce your children to a foreign language at home, even if you don’t know how to teach (or speak) Spanish. Read on for a list of activities, books, and videos that will get your little one started with Spanish! Kindergarten Spanish Lessons Our kindergarten year…
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This page includes seven easy Spanish songs to sing to help your child learn Spanish through music! Read on for a list of songs plus lyrics and video links. And don’t forget to download the printable lyrics at the end of this post! Learn Spanish through Music We’ve used a variety of eclectic materials to…
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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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Engage, inspire, and excite your kids with these 7 elementary science resources for homeschool.
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Find 35 of the BEST Fox in Socks activities for kids right here. Hands-on learning, crafts, printables, and worksheets all with your favorite foxy theme!
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Find 5 days of ideas, books, crafts, and activities for Read Across America Week!
Read MoreI am excited to be a part of Multicultural Children’s Book Day! I had a chance to review a few books from the charming series, If You Were Me and Lived in… by award-winning author Carole P. Roman. Disclosure: I received materials in exchange for a fair and honest review and my participation in Multicultural…
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Learn about the Winter Olympics with 20 crafts, activities, and resources to enrich your lesson plans.
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15 fun books, crafts, recipes, and activities to create your own Chinese New Year celebration!
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Top educational field trips in Florida for families and homeschoolers!
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The best books to read from birth to college. These will comfort you, surprise, teach, and entertain you. These are the books that will stay with you years after you’ve read them. The ones that you will want to pass on – that I want to pass on to my children. Some are new and…
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Jane Yolen elementary Author Study: A book based unit study where you will find books and activities, meet the author, and a free printable author study pack.
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Mo Willems Author study: Book-based unit study. Find book list and activities, meet the author, and download an 8 page free printable pack.
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Book-based unit study. Find books and activities, meet the author, and download your free printable.
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Benefits of an Author Study and how to create one in 5 simple steps. Plus a free printable pack appropriate for elementary to middle grades.
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