So one day recently I filled a plastic bag with water. Then I handed my kids some sharpened pencils and asked them to poke holes in the bag. They looked at me like I was crazy. I can't say I blame them. Even I wasn't entirely sure my plan was going to work. There was always the possibility that we would have all ended up soaking wet. But ... Continue Reading
Books about sharks for kids
If you love a good beach day, it's time to get in the water and enjoy learning about some of the ocean's most fearsome predators with this book list. After diving into these books, your kids will be shark experts and might just be inspired to learn about more of these mysterious creatures that live in the deep. Here are 15 fin-credible ... Continue Reading
Salt and glue watercolor paintings
I had been wanting to make these salt and glue watercolor painting for a long time. Then we learned one weekend that our neighbors - who go to public school - were going to have a day off of school on a day when my kids and I were still planning to homeschool. So we invited our neighbors over to join us for some STEAM (science, technology, ... Continue Reading
Socialization and Homeschooling: What Does it Mean?
One of the most common questions new homeschooling families are asked is, “What about socialization?” Often uttered by well-meaning friends and family members, these three words are received with disdain by veteran homeschool parents who know just how well their homeschooled children are socialized. But parents new to home education may ... Continue Reading
Avoid Homeschool Burnout With These Sanity Saving Tips
As a homeschooling family, there are often no defined boundary lines between home, daily life, school, and your personal life as a parent. Essentially, homeschooled children are always in the mix. This is one of the joys and amazing benefits of home education – the opportunity to create a lifestyle that includes the entire family learning, ... Continue Reading
Understanding Your Homeschool Style to Help Choose the Best Method
You have decided on home education and are starting to move forward with this big responsibility. Now it’s time to determine your homeschool style. (Still undecided if homeschooling is right for you? Read this article first.) Not sure what a “homeschool style” is? While homeschoolers in most states are required to teach the basic ... Continue Reading
Should You Homeschool? The Mindset Shift You Need to Be Successful
If you've ever considered homeschooling your kids as a better option for your family, it was likely because you noticed something lacking in your child's public or private school experience. The decision to homeschool – for those coming to it from a brick-and-mortar school perspective – often comes as the result of a challenge your child is facing. ... Continue Reading
Spring Printables Bundle
There's no season I look forward to each year more than spring. Spring signals the arrival of warmer weather. More sunshine. Pretty flowers. Longer days. So how do you celebrate the arrival of spring with your children? And how do you incorporate the season into your learning? To date I have created literally hundreds of ... Continue Reading
DIY Puffy Paint: A STEAM Project for Kids
If there's one thing I love, it's an experiment. And this DIY puffy paint was a bit of an experiment. But boy oh boy did this one work out really well. On this day, our neighbors were homeschooling with us. The four kids helped me whip up a batch of puffy paint, split it into smaller containers to add a variety of colors, and then created their ... Continue Reading
Easter Complete the Picture Matching Mats
Today I'm sharing a new Easter printable for toddlers and preschoolers. I hope the little children in your life will enjoy my Easter Complete the Picture matching mats. I love the simple yet adorable Easter imagery in this printable. From Easter eggs to bunnies to baby chicks, this printable has it all for your child to match. Note: For ... Continue Reading