Colonial Williamsburg’s twice annual homeschool days are a wonderful way to combine a fabulous family vacation with hands-on-learning through living history.
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Random Acts of Kindness for Homeschoolers
Completing random acts of kindness is a great way to remember to put others first, both individually and working together with your family. Here is a list of random acts of kindness for homeschoolers, with a free printable. Get started blessing others!
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7 Sneaky Ways to Use a Computer to Get Your Child Learning Without Even Realizing It
7 Sneaky Ways to Use a Computer to Get Your Child Learning… Without Even Realizing It
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Tips for Homeschooling Upper Elementary Kids…Without Pulling Your Hair Out!
Homeschooling upper elementary students is fun and trying all at once! Today I’m sharing tips for homeschooling upper elementary children without pulling your hair out!
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5 Easy Ways to Get and Keep Kids Reading
Reading is more than simply a necessary skill, but how do you get and keep kids reading? Teach a child the love of reading, and there will be nothing she can’t learn or explore. Yet, many children consider reading a chore not a beloved pastime.
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Art with Paint-by-Number Museum Series Review
Summer vacation means art, art, and more art at our house. My children love to spend cool mornings and late evenings at our picnic table with art supplies all around them. Art outside where I don’t have to stress about the mess makes Momma happy too!
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Farmland Math Mat Bundle Review
My preschooler, Emily, loves ‘doing school’ like her big siblings. And while she has a few workbooks, I know that learning through play is what preschoolers do best.
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The Basics of Critical Thinking {Review}
The Basics of Critical Thinking by The Critical Thinking Co. is designed to teach critical thinking to upper elementary and middle school students. I decided to use this book with my 5th grader, who’s had no logic instruction thus far. This book has quickly become a favorite. Rebekah dislikes being ‘taught’, she much prefers to teach herself- whether through reading a book, completing a worksheet, figuring things out through trail
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The Fun Spanish – Homeschool Spanish Curriculum {Review}
Finding a Spanish curriculum for my homeschoolers has not been an easy task. That’s why I’m so excited by The Fun Spanish Curriculum by Brookdale House. This program is for elementary children who are comfortable reading and writing in English. It focuses on sentence structure, vocabulary, and conjugation in its 17 lessons. Depending on your student’s age and ability you can choose to complete the curriculum in one semester, or
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VTech InnoTab MAX {Review & Giveaway}
My children and I have been huge VTech fans for at least 12 years. I find that their products never disappoint either the children or me. The new VTech InnoTab MAX is no exception! When the box arrived, my children could not wait to open it and start playing! I’m a homeschooling Mom, and I often find that keeping my younger kids engaged during school time can be difficult. I love having
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