Your kiddos will love practicing capital and lowercase letters, counting, and prewriting skills this October with these 5 engaging Halloween centers for preschool or kindergarten. I love using center activities in our homeschool. It gives my child a chance to practice and play independently during school work time. And it gives me a chance to…
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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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Find 5 days of ideas, books, crafts, and activities for Read Across America Week!
Read MoreWe are getting so excited for Valentine’s Day. My girly-girl is finally a preschooler, and loves learning about her ABCs and 123s. I created this Valentine’s Day printable puzzle, and I’m so happy to share it with you, too! Read on for a few simple directions and grab your Valentine’s Day worksheets at the end…
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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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Friendly Halloween books, movies, activities, recipes, and crafts for sensitive little ones.
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Kindergarten Homeschool Room Tour and 5 Tips on Managing the Mess.
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Fun and engaging online reading games by Reading Eggs! Full review and special free trial.
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Picture books organized by continent to enrich your geography lesson plans. Appropriate for elementary grades continent and unit studies.
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Kindergarten unit plans based on Disney-Pixar’s Ratatouille. Visit Paris, enjoy a few children’s classics, and cook French cuisine!
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Join us for a bear hunt with these easy and fun lesson plans for a kindergarten literature-based unit!
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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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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!
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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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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.
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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.
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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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