After a few years of homeschooling, I can now say that these are the Best Homeschool Curriculum & Resources for Math. Since my sons all learn at different rates and in different ways, this list has a variety of options to meet your needs. I realize that there is no one set math curriculum that is best for every child, but these are a great place to begin exploring what works best for your ...
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3 Reasons Pure Flix is Great for Homeschoolers
As a parent, it is your goal to keep your children safe while also expanding their minds and knowledge. Quality and safe movies are a must for entertainment and often education. That's why we are excited to share some Reasons Pure Flix is Great for Homeschoolers! If you've heard about Pure Flix already, then you know that it is a great family friendly video streaming service. What you don't ...
7 Must Have Homeschool Supplies Under $5
As you approach the choice of homeschooling your children you also face an unexpected occurrence that public schooling parents don’t often have to think about. The cost of homeschool supplies, books, curriculum and manipulatives used to help instruct your children can quickly add up and break your budget. Here are 7 Must Have Homeschool Supplies Under $5 that have helped many home educators ...
7 Simple Homeschooling Organizing Tips
Feeling overwhelmed setting up for your homeschool year? Try these Homeschooling Organizing Tips to get organized and relieve some of the stress! Don't forget to check out the rest of the organizing tips series! As a home educator you may feel pulled in a thousand directions a day by not only your students but your spouse, younger children and if you work from home also your employer. Here ...
Sensory Activities: Valentine’s Day Dyed Rice
Sensory activities like this Valentine's Day Dyed Rice are great ways to get your kids involved in sensory learning while having fun. I love utilizing holiday themes to keep my kids busy learning while also feeling like I am just letting them have extra play time. Do your children love sensory bins? If so, add a little Valentine's Day homeschool and sensory fun with this easy dyed rice ...
Coffee Homemade Playdough Recipe
You already know we love a good homemade playdough recipe, and this Coffee Homemade Playdough Recipe is a favorite of mine. I love my coffee in the morning, and what better way to have fun waking up with the kids than to give them a super fun playtime using a bit of leftover coffee? This homemade playdough recipe is a wonderful sensory experience. Not only does it combine the hands-on ...
Candy Corn Homemade Playdough Recipe
My kids love when I make a homemade playdough recipe for them to play with while I work. Of course, this Candy Corn Homemade Playdough Recipe is a favorite when fall arrives. Not only do we love the candy, but we can have fun playing and making corn shapes, candy shapes, or simply talking about the colors. Candy Corn Homemade Playdough Recipe When fall arrives, I automatically reach for ...
Apple Pie Spice Playdough
One of the best parts of fall is the wonderful scents from all the baking. But you don't even have to heat up the kitchen to enjoy spicy fall aromas with your kids and this yummy scented sensory experience will make the entire room smell like an apple pie! A truly fun way to get in some sensory and imaginative play, fine motor skills, and even math, science, and art! Make this heavenly scented ...
Rainbow Fish Homeschool Lesson Plan
I love finding a free homeschool lesson plan that fits easily into our routine. Whether we are taking some time off and need a fun supplement, or I just want to mix things up a bit and get out of traditional books, homeschool lesson plans like this one around The Rainbow Fish book are ideal. Creating a homeschool lesson plan around a favorite book is a great way to incorporate things your ...
Summer Sensory Activities For Preschoolers
This summer, we have some amazing fun activities for preschoolers that will work all of their senses! Whether your children have sensory struggles, or you simply want to grow their knowledge of different textures and feelings these are some fun ways to use the summer months to work with your children. These are geared toward the younger crowd, but these fun summer sensory activities can be used ...