Reading is one of my favorite things to do and I've tried to instill a love for books in my boys, so I was delighted when we were offered the chance to review LitWits Kits! LitWits combines my love of books with the effectiveness and joy of hands-on learning. My oldest loves Jules Verne, so I had to snag the kits for Journey to the Center of the Earth & Around the World in 80 Days. ...
Homeschooling
Calvert Homeschool Online {Review}
As a homeschooling mom, I'd heard of Calvert Homeschool before and had it on my list of possibilities to check into for next year. So I was elated when I was offered the opportunity to review Calvert Homeschool Online! We decided to test it out with my older two so they can work more independently on math and science. I'm a mom, so I understand how busy life can get. Sometimes things ...
Learn Spanish Fast with Excelerate SPANISH {REVIEW}
As a homeschooling family, my kids and I wanted to dive into something a little deeper this year. We have learned a little Latin and Greek as part of our vocabulary curriculum and the boys all have a free language app on their kindles, but we wanted to try a more organized foreign language curriculum. When we were offered the chance to review Excelerate SPANISH Streaming from Excelerate ...
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 ...
How to keep your homeschool papers organized
Keeping track of homeschool paperwork can be a challenge but these organizing tips should help you stay on track! Don't forget to check out the rest of our organizing tips series! One of the most daunting things we face as homeschool parents is how to keep everything in order. Keeping your homeschool papers organized is important for not only your peace of mind but for your student/s as ...
10 Ways to Raise Life Long Learners
As an adult you already know, learning takes place in all aspects of life, not just in the classroom. Of course your child’s teachers are providing important lessons in math, reading, and writing, but what happens when the school bell rings? As a parent, you want to do all you can to keep that learning and longing for knowledge going. Below, you will find 10 ways to raise life long ...
10 Frugal Homeschool Storage Solutions
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 ...
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 ...
