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. ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Best Homeschool Curriculum & Resources for Math
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 ...
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 ...
Fall Sensory Bin Ideas
These Fall sensory bin ideas are a perfect addition to your homeschool classroom, or simply a great way to spend some time with your kids on a cool fall afternoon. Fall Sensory Bin Ideas With fall comes a cooler temperature outside, and a great time to head outside with the kids to play. Sometimes, however, the weather can be a bit too chilly or even wet and you can't spend your afternoons in ...
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 ...
