Grab your free copy of the Thanksgiving and Christmas Fact Cards to share some happy holiday trivia with your kids. 48 cards in total!
Free Holiday Fact Cards for Thanksgiving and Christmas Read Post »
The autumn edition of Would You Rather contains over FIFTY clever, thought provoking, and sometimes silly questions for all ages. Kids of all ages LOVE Would You Rather questions! This booklet is full of 50 questions centered around autumn, Halloween and Thanksgiving. Here is a sampling of what you’ll find in this printable. Would you rather… In this digital resource, you will receive three different formats: rectangular cards, thick strips, and thin strips. After printing and cutting them in your preferred size, you can laminate them or even store them in a jar.
Would You Rather Questions for Kids: Autumn Themed Read Post »
The Christmas Edition of Would You Rather? contains 40 clever, thought provoking questions for of all ages. Kids of all ages LOVE Would You Rather? questions! This booklet is full of 40 thought-provoking questions centered around Christmas. Here is a sampling of what you’ll find in this printable.
Would You Rather? Christmas Edition Read Post »
Grab a sweater and head outdoors for a homeschool fall nature study!
Nature Study in the Fall Read Post »
Learn how to set up a seasonal themed Montessori activity table for children to learn and explore at their own pace. Create an invitation to learn & play.
How to Set Up a Seasonal Themed Montessori Activity Table Read Post »
Are you looking for fun national days to celebrate in your homeschool? You have come to the right place! Check out this awesome list.
Fun National Days to Celebrate in Your Homeschool Read Post »
The spring edition of Would You Rather? contains over two dozen clever, thought provoking, and sometimes silly questions for of all ages. Kids of all ages LOVE Would You Rather? questions! This booklet is full of 28 questions centered around springtime. In this digital resource, you will receive two different formats: rectangular cards and thin strips. After printing and cutting them in your preferred size, you can laminate them or even store them in a jar.
Would You Rather? Spring Cards for Kids Read Post »
Leap Day only comes around every four years! Are you ready to make the most of it with your homeschooler? Here are ten engaging and educational Leap Day activities to celebrate this special day!
10 Leap Day Activities for Homeschoolers Read Post »
Don’t let spring fever keep you and your kids from incorporating these 10 Easter writing prompts into your homeschool day. Start by sharing some Easter traditions, then set up a comfortable area for writing.
10 Easter Writing Prompts for Your Homeschool Read Post »
Worried about getting your kids back into a routine? Homeschooling after the holidays doesn’t have to be hard. Here’s how to make it easier on them and on you!
Homeschooling After the Holidays Read Post »
December is one of my favorite times of year to change things up and have fun veering off our normal homeschool path. That’s why we include Christmas activities in our homeschool plans whenever possible. This holiday season we’ve stayed busy with mixed media Christmas art and Christmas Around the World. Now that those projects are winding down, we can add some other things to our December homeschool mix.
10 Christmas Activities for Homeschooling Read Post »
Homeschooling with Christmas carols during the holidays can be a great way to introduce new music concepts, as well as touch upon traditions.
Making the Most of Christmas Carols in Your Homeschool Read Post »
Create a Christmas bucket list with your family and make the most of the holiday season – without the stress!
Christmas Bucket List for the Whole Family Read Post »
Learn how to boost your holiday season with these Christmas random acts of kindness. Start a new, positive family tradition!
How to Encourage Christmas Random Acts of Kindness Read Post »
Learn all about the fun Christmas traditions around the world that others celebrate! From tasty recipes to popping logs, there’s something for everyone!
Christmas Traditions Around the World Read Post »
Halloween is one of the most exciting holidays of the year! It’s a time for costumes, candy, and, of course, Halloween writing prompts!
10 Halloween Writing Prompts for Homeschooling Through the Holidays Read Post »
Fall & back to school have one thing in common: apples. This popular school theme inspires everyday learning. Here are some of my favorite apple activities.
Apple Activities for Homeschoolers Read Post »
One way to celebrate this annual observance is through our home lessons. Learning about Hispanic Americans and their accomplishments is fantastic. But writing about what you’ve learned is even better!
Hispanic Heritage Month Writing Prompts Read Post »
Whether you are a year-round or summer-break homeschooler, or a combination of the 2, I’ve got some great ideas for summer nature study in your homeschool.
5 Ideas for Summer Nature Study Read Post »
When I was a little girl, I was fascinated by my friend’s family. Nell’s parents decided that a television would not be the star of the show in their living room. In fact, the entire house was void of a black box. I can still picture how often someone in her home would be relaxing in a recliner—reading. And after reading a few books of my own, I encountered Roald Dahl’s wisdom in Charlie in the Chocolate Factory: “The most important thing we’ve learned, so far as children are concerned, is never, NEVER, NEVER let them near your television set”
6 Tips for Screen-Free Summer Days Read Post »
Independence Day is synonymous with fireworks, back yard cookouts, pool parties and beach trips. Fun in the sun! However, for children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) or even a sensory sensitivity, this can be an overwhelming season. Noise, sun, sweat, or scratchy sand between the toes can cause sensory overload. The next thing you know your sweet child is melting down faster than a popsicle in the sunshine.
5 Tips For a Sensory-Friendly Independence Day Read Post »
Completing writing prompts about the 4th of July is a great way to encourage writing and critical thinking during the summer months!
Top 15 Writing Prompts about the 4th of July Read Post »
Summer is the BEST time of year! Being able to be outside without the bulk of winter coats is pure delight! Summer is an excellent time of year to participate in some fun family activities. There are so many things to do; I thought I would share some of our families favorites.
Summer Fun Family Activities for Homeschoolers Read Post »
Father’s Day writing prompts are a great way to keep kids writing in June without the hassle of formal lessons!
10 Father’s Day Writing Prompts Read Post »
Writing prompts can help stop summer slide with ease! Learn how to use them with your homeschoolers this year!
90+ Writing Prompts to Help Stop the Summer Slide Read Post »
Mother’s Day writing prompts are a great way to celebrate mom and let her know how much she means to you. These prompts will help you get started!
Top 10 Mother’s Day Writing Prompts for Your Homeschool Read Post »
Are you looking for quick and easy last-minute Easter activities to do with your kids? Here are 5 must-try activities everyone will love!
5 Last-Minute Easter Activities for Kids Read Post »
When the days start to get longer and brighter, it’s a natural inclination to want to embrace the springtime warmth and begin anew. Spring homeschool activities are just what you need!
5 Spring Homeschool Activities Read Post »
No matter how old your child is turning, there is always a reason to celebrate! Birthday writing prompts can easily slide right into the celebration!
Top 10 Writing Prompts for Your Child’s Birthday Read Post »
Are you looking for fun writing prompts to get your kids excited about St. Patrick’s Day? These St. Patrick’s Day writing prompts can help!
20 Lucky and Creative St. Patrick’s Day Writing Prompts Read Post »
Affirmation is the sweet ingredient in life that makes things easier to deal with, more vibrant, and more positive. How do you teach your children about it?
How to Practice Affirmation with Valentines to Build Your Child’s Character Read Post »
It’s almost Groundhog Day, and the big question on everyone’s mind is, will the groundhog see its shadow? Groundhog Day is a fun day to add to your calendar, and these writing prompts will help!
Groundhog Day Writing Prompts Read Post »
Mix up your homeschool lesson plan by using an Unconventional Holidays calendar this year! Kids will love the fun environment these holidays create!
Homeschooling with Unconventional Holidays Read Post »
We absolutely love nature study in our home, however as soon as the cold weather hits it seems to get a lot harder to keep it up. The kids (OK, usually I) don’t love being out in the fierce cold for too long. It also seems like there is just nothing to study in the winter because so much of it goes away in the colder months of the year. Nature does still live on through the winter, though! You just have to get a little more creative in how you look at it. Today I want to share with you 10 ways to study nature in the winter so you can stay motivated through the coldest months.
10 Ways to Study Nature in Winter Read Post »
These Thanksgiving history conversation starters will help you tackle difficult historical questions and learn more about the real event.
10 Thanksgiving History Conversation Starters for Kids Read Post »
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo is a fun way to incorporate culture and history into your day. We’ve gathered up 5 things you need to host an unforgettable homeschool Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Host Your Own Homeschool Cinco De Mayo Celebration Read Post »
Homeschooling can be exhausting, but end-of-year homeschool celebrations are the perfect way to honor a year of hard work and learning!
The Best End-of-Year Homeschool Celebrations Read Post »
The weather is getting warmer and it’s time to make your spring bucket list! Here are 50 ideas to try with your kids this year!
50 Things To Add To Your Spring Bucket List Read Post »
Celebrate the Christmas season with children’s books that convey the Christian roots of the holiday. These five faith-based Christmas books are the perfect place to celebrate the birth of Jesus!
5 Faith-Based Christmas Books for Kids Read Post »
Christmas as a homeschooler can go awry if you run around, as nutty as fruitcakes, celebrating the fun right out of the season and of homeschooling. Take a more reasonable approach with this advice from Jennifer Cabrera.
Rational Holiday Homeschooling Read Post »
Celebrate International Hobbit Day, which always lands on September 22, with these Tolkien-inspired ideas.
How to Celebrate Hobbit Day in Your Homeschool Read Post »
It’s a new school year and the lazy days of summer are in the past! It’s time to gear up and achieve those goals you set for the academic calendar. Here are tips for staying on track without going nuts.
How to Stay Sane During the First Month Back to School Read Post »
Worried about the Summer Slide? Read some ideas to keep kids minds engaged through the Summer months to prevent that loss of learning!
Preventing the Summer Slide in Your Homeschool Read Post »
Summer learning in your homeschool doesn’t have to be costly. There are plenty of items to be found at your local dollar store!
Dollar Store Finds for Summer Homeschool Learning Read Post »
A summer reading program is a great way to cultivate a love of books at any age. Fill your free time with free reading and dive into great books together.
Cultivating a Love of Books with a Summer Reading Program Read Post »