Want to homeschool but don't know where you will put everything? Have space for storage but the budget is too tight for all those fancy shelves and other IKEA organizational items I spend hours drooling over? By upcycling things you already have and using a little creativity, you may find more storage places and things you can repurpose for your homeschooling adventures than you thought possible. ...
Homeschooling
Creating Your Homeschool Schedule
As a single work from home mom that homeschools, I have a LOT on my plate. I have four boys (13, 12, 9, and 9) and each one has their own strengths and weaknesses. In order to make sure everyone gets their needs met, I create a new homeschool schedule each year. We homeschool year-round with a 4 week break during the summer and another from Thanksgiving to after Christmas, so I start by planning ...
Snakes and Frogs Sensory Bin Ideas
Even though my boys are older now, I love sharing fun sensory play for preschoolers. The fact is with many subjects sensory bin ideas like this one featuring Snakes and Frogs can be perfect for occupying younger kid while also keeping your older children happy. A house full of boys ensures that anything involving snakes and frogs is sure to be a hit in our house. Snakes ...
Kindergarten Handwriting Practice Tips
Have you ever looked at your kindergartner’s handwriting skills and got a little squeamish? Have no fear because kindergartners are very easy to teach. These Kindergarten Handwriting Practice Tips are just what you need! The key is making sure you take the time to help your kindergartner develop their handwriting. I wanted to share some tips with you to make this process a lot ...
Fun Fall Activities for Kids
Now that summer is winding to a close, it's time to start planning fun fall activities for the kids. Whether you choose to spend time outside enjoying the cooler weather, have fun crafts planned for indoors, or maybe play with fall foods, we have some fun ideas for you this fall! ...
Pumpkin Pie Spice Scented Homemade Slime
If your kids love sensory play like mine do, they will probably love this slimy changing pumpkin scented homemade slime. Scented with pumpkin pie spice and amazingly textured, the kids love to stir, scoop, dump, and mix it as it turns from liquid to solid over and over. Mix up a batch and make it even more fun by scooping out a pumpkin and pouring it inside- it really makes a super fun sensory ...
10 Homeschool Books For New Homeschool Parents
I love finding great homeschool books, but I especially love finding ones that are perfect for helping out my new homeschooling friends. Since I know how hard it can be to navigate this, in the beginning, this list is a great place to begin reading and understanding more about how to lead your kids in this homeschooling journey. You may be asking what these homeschool books can offer that ...
7 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Just Hand Your Child Money
Do you ever remember hearing your parents say "Money doesn't grow on trees"? That was a phrase I heard a few times growing up. My parents wanted to make sure we knew the value of a dollar and how good it feels to work for the things you have. I believe that everyone should know the value of hard work. If you have children, there are a few things you should know about why you shouldn't just hand ...
Homeschool vs Public School: How to Juggle Both
Sometimes it is necessary to homeschool one child, while your other child attends public school. This can lead to the homeschool vs public school debate, but also, a need to juggle doing both at the same time. Children, especially siblings, think everything should be equal and fair for both. However, sending one to public school and homeschooling the other can be a challenge, but you can make it ...
Zap Zap Math for Kindergarten
I am always looking for great tools to make learning fun for my sons. When I was approached to review a new program and share about it, I was hopeful that it would be a good match. I have searched high and low for something that my kids would love when it comes to Math for Kindergarten. This new program seems to be a great match for my needs, and I believe you too will love it in your ...