Last fall, I shared with you 13 things kids could find on a nature hike. Now that warmer temperatures are here, I want to share more ideas with you and your children about fun, spring exploration ideas. My children and I enjoyed the following activities, and I hope you will with your family, as well.…
I used some different tactile methods when my children were learning their letters and numbers or even just learning to draw a straight line or squiggle. Here is a list of different substances you can use for your children to “write” numbers and letters with their finger and then erase them to start over. For…
I know flashcards don’t have to be expensive, but it can be fun to make them yourself and/or with your children’s help. I made alphabet and number flashcards, one through 12, for my preschoolers. They weren’t fancy, but they did the job. Here is how I made my own flashcards: First, decide what paper you…
The Proverbs 31 woman and homeschooling moms share some common attributes. How? They both serve their families and communities through noble character and hard work. Let’s take a look at the Proverbs 31 woman today through this lens. May you be encouraged! Proverbs 31 woman is a wife of noble character. Noble means of superior…
Here are seven easy ways to incorporate Christmas into your school curriculum. You can begin the Monday after Thanksgiving, and go until the start of your Christmas break. Memorize Christmas story The first is to memorize the Christmas Story. This is one that you build upon year after year. You’ll be pleased that your children…
Young readers will love Ophelia Starcluck Saves the Galaxy by Kristen Gwen. While written for kids 8-12, I think parents will enjoy reading the story with younger kids too. About Ophelia Starcluck Set on a space ship filled with different types of birds, the story is filled with gentle humor and meaningful life applications. The…
Another homeschool mom shared with me a curriculum she is super excited about. This got me thinking about sharing more curriculum choices with you. Before I share some curriculum choices I have tried or heard about, I wanted to share what she said about Memoria Press. This mom hadn’t intended to switch curriculums, but she…
Today, I will share with you some ideas for keeping your toddlers happy while you homeschool. You can keep these items in totes or in a cupboard specifically for school time, if you want. May these toddler activity ideas spur your own creative ideas! Toddler activity ideas Recipes Kool-Aid Fun Dough Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 cups…
Homeschooling challenges exist for everyone, but homeschooling with multiple grade levels with toddlers interrupting can amp the stress levels. Yet, it can be done. You manage somehow. You’ll get through it, and one day, when you look back, you’ll be glad you persevered. A homeschool mom with multiple grade levels to teach with or without…
Today, I want to talk about socialization. So many people claim that they worry about the socialization of their children and fear that homeschooling will make their children antisocial misfits. This is a baseless concern, and here’s why. Homeschooled children are well-adjusted people who are able to interact and converse with many age groups from…