Wow. What a Winter Break. I usually plan on spending my Winter Break in the following ways: Cleaning Cooking for Christmas Curriculum Changing Instead I spent the majority of our break Scrambling. At the start of our Winter Vacation, we suddenly got 8 inches of snow dumped on us. Which WOULD have been lots of fun,...
This year I invested in our Homeschool. Well, let me restated that..... This year I financially invested in our Homeschool, by bulking up our classroom library. It's been long overdue, something I've been wanting to do for a while now. Last year I added a couple of reference books to our collection, but this is the...
One of the most frequent emails I get is over our  Homeschool Classroom. And the most common question is, WHERE DOES IT ALL GO? (as in, is that REALLY all you have in your homeschool classroom?) And the answer is YES. And the answer is also NO. You see, we homeschool in our dining room. so...
 We've just released a new set of Nativity printables you can use with your children or students this Christmas season. Nativity Printable Pack Easy Download   (login or create a free account)  If you have slower internet speeds you can also download as...
We've just released a new set of Nativity printables you can use with your children or students this Christmas season. Â We want to thank our subscribers by offering this download in an easy click download, but if you are unable to download such a large file you can still access...
 Learning about India can be lots of fun for children of all ages and there are many opportunities to sneak in a little learning along the way too. We have a great selection of India crafts activities and resources for children, including our latest release: Taj Mahal Art Project...
This is s fun way to build a textured canvas. Â Children use black glue on black construction paper to outline the frog. Â Then use colored oil pastels to fill him in. Â The results are stunning and worthy of any classroom gallery! Â You might even do a variety of rainforest animals...
If you have a young child entering a new school year, this is a great opportunity for them to share about all their favorites and what makes them unique. Â Today I've designed two different keepsake worksheets (one for a boy and one for a girl) for children to color and...
If your kids aren't doing mazes, here are a few reasons why it's definitely time to start: 1) Mazes help develop fine motor coordination, which is the basis of handwriting skills.  2) Mazes help your child's eye tracking which is a very important skill 3) Mazes help teach problem-solving skills. Have your kids learn to look...
Pattern Blocks are an essential learning tool for every homeschool classroom. Not only are they useful for making patterns and shapes, but when paired with our Pattern Block Activity Mats, they can be used to develop key math and writing skills.
Let's face it....learning multiplication facts can be a daunting task, even if you are blessed with a kiddo that adores math! Today, we are sharing our favorite resources for making multiplication fun and engaging for everyone involved. Over the years we've created many hands-on games, activities and printables...
Apples are iconic fruits of fall. When we think about apples, we usually think about school. That's why learning about apples in September is a perfect way to start your homeschool year. Unit studies tie together all aspects of your homeschool around one central theme. An apple-themed unit study isn't...
You are ready to start homeschooling, now what? Keeping up with homeschooling is the easiest way to succeed. Here's a month-by-month checklist of what to do in your homeschool. If you run on a different schedule, simply count September as month 1 of your year and go from there. Here's...
Stuck home and looking for something to keep the kids busy? Science experiments are a fun and educational way to bust the boredom and keep learning. However, what if you don’t have a huge chemistry set or expensive scientific tools? You can do amazing experiments with items you find around...
What kid doesn't like blowing up things and getting messy? While Moms are not real keen on the idea of messes, they also know it's just a part of the learning process. However, it's not just about the experiments, it's also about the process. Here is how the
You have spent weeks or maybe months planning your homeschool year. Everything seems set and you know this will be the best year, ever. However, it isn't. You are struggling and that shiny new curriculum is no longer exciting. You pictured these amazing days with everyone eager to dive in...
Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic are the backbones of all education. Usually, people think of writing as essays, poems, and research papers. However, writing includes handwriting in script and manuscript print. So, learning to write and practicing handwriting are in fact important activities. In fact, they are brain-building activities that deserve...
Winter is here and the house is full—full of noise, kids, and opportunity. The outside world may be sleeping but that doesn't mean learning and fun have to stop. Winter is a great time to have some fun, learn a ton, and jump into exciting activities as a family. Whether...
Fall is in the air! It's time for pumpkin spice and apple cider donuts. Leaves changing color is the telltale sign that Fall is officially here. Autumn is a perfect time to harvest some fun learning and explore new projects as a family. There's so much to do with Fall...
