In 2019, there were approximately 2.5 million students in the United States who were homeschooled. Those numbers are expected to increase as more and more families discover the benefits of homeschooling. For many children, traditional schooling works well, but for countless others, the relaxed atmosphere of the home coupled with self-paced learning provides a far […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Help Children Build Resilience and Confront Uncertainty
Resilience is the capacity to cope with adversity and bounce back from difficult events. Resilient kids can manage stress, challenges, failure, and other obstacles. As a result, they have the courage to take healthy risks and venture outside of their comfort zones. They can become independent thinkers and problem-solvers with the persistence to reach long-term […]
St. Patrick’s Day Measurement Activity to practice using a ruler
If there’s one thing I’m passionate about, it’s making learning fun. And that goes double when it comes to holiday learning! Kids love holidays, and I love any opportunity to capitalize on their interests to foster learning. And that’s why I know you are going to love my St. Patrick’s Day Measurement Activity Pack, which […]
Rainbow Rubber Eggs: A STEAM Activity for Kids
This activity is kinda like magic. I mean, we all think eggs have hard shells, right? Well, what if I told you I could turn a hard-shelled egg into a rubbery egg? Do you think I can do it? You bet I can! Check out our Rainbow Rubber Eggs! This makes a great science activity […]
