We no longer technically homeschool over the Summer. Ever since joining a local charter school we've decided to try and stick to the Monday-Friday, September through June schedule, but that doesn't mean we don't learn over the Summer. If you're looking for some simple ways to encourage learning...
Character.It is sooooooo hard to teach. Harder then math. Harder then science. Definitely harder then P.E. Character is on my TOP list of reasons why I homeschool. Character is a teach by example sort of subject. (ouch) Can I just say without any reserve that the Character has been lacking around here lately. (yes....I...
So last week, while browsing around Pinterest, I found this cheepo way to make DIY stained glass coloring pages. And the timing couldn't have been better. (As my children had just tore out the very last page in their stained glass coloring book) So I thought I'd give it a try to see...
This week I picked up a set of Stained Glass Coloring Pages from the bookstore. Everyday last week, after the children finished their schoolwork I let them choose a few stained glass coloring pages. They were a HUGE hit. Addictive even. They have since filled up the classroom window with their...
Easter is just around the corner! Here is a "Pinnable" list of our most popular resources! On Christian Preschool Printables we have: Printable Resurrection Eggs Easter Memory Match Easter Wordwall Cards Printable Puzzles He is Risen Crafts The Empty Tomb Craft Easter Bingo Easter Bookmarks Easter Cross File Folder Games Easter Memory Match Easter Game Hosanna Crafts Easter Bible...
St. Patrick's Day is on March 17th and I've added some new resources on our websites to help you teach this Holiday! This set of bible printables features the verse from Matthew 6:20, "But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven." This is a great verse around...
Today I wanted to THANK all of our Crafty Classroom subscribers by offering a special freebie! This is a HUGE set of Ocean Animal Notebooking PagesOver 30 different creatures, each with their own facts sheet and coloring page. About this set:This set includes printable notebooking pages...
I've been spending some serious time working and reworking our Bible Crafts section to make it easier to find just what you're looking for! You can now search our bible crafts by Old Testament, New Testament and Holiday themes. I've also redesigned quite...
Do you homeschool through the holidays? We usually continue class as usual for most of the Monday holidays, but we do try to incorporate so holiday themed activities for that day. I just can't DO a four day week. I've tried in the past, and a four day week quickly turns into a three...
With all the back to school mayhem going on at our house, I haven't had much time to tackle my "to-do" list. One thing I really wanted to work on was posting more of our Writing Guides. (I get emails about these all the time) So I did scramble an extra evening to...
So if you've been following us on Facebook this Summer, you've been treated to a plethora of animal and bug photos. We've been visited by many NEW and interesting creatures this Summer, and most of them we've needed help in identifying. As handy as the internet it, sometimes...
This week I made a big purchase. There has been something on my homeschool "wishlist" for quite some time. I've spent the last year rationalizing away the cost. Quietly planning all the different projects that I would use it for. Promising myself...
Next week is Independence Day! I can't believe it is here again already. It seems like it catches me by surprise every year. Here are some printable resources you can use with your kiddos next week: Or maybe Pin for next year :) Preschool Bible Printables on
Learning Base 10 is an important concept for the development of key math skills such as place value, borrowing, regrouping, and more. While we highly recommend getting your hands on a solid set of Base 10 blocks, you can also make a useful set at home with a few...
