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I am always on the lookout for ways to combine fun and education. Educational games are a great way for children to enjoy learning! We know the value of educational games because we play them with our own children, and we want to help make it easy for you to find fun educational games for…
Games are pretty big in our house…both educational and otherwise. When Grandma joins in, we can easily have two teams, with my almost-ten-year-old joining in with one of us on the harder strategy-type games where she may need some guidance. We enjoy everything from “Uno” to “Ticket to Ride” to “Monopoly” and “Clue.” But my…
Learning can be fun! We speak at homeschool conventions around the United States and one of our sessions is our about how to make homeschool fun. We are big believers in embracing the freedom homeschooling offers us. So we take every opportunity to present information in a way that will encourage our children to remember…
Math games transform learning into a fun and interactive activity. Here are some ideas for math games to take the stress out of homeschooling.
Do you have difficulty believing you can make math fun with math games? I know, right?!! I was right there, too, when I first started homeschooling. Confession time: I hated math when I was in school, and I was afraid to even teach it (even the lower levels of math)! So, I was always on…
It never takes long for summer boredom to set in. Most years it seems we barely close the books for the school year, and I’m already hearing things like, “I’m so bored,” and, “There’s nothing to do!” If I turn off the videos and say no to the gaming, it’s even worse! Sometimes I want…
The Ultimate Homeschool Guide to FREE Educational Resources Sorted by Subject If you need resources, ideas, printables, or curriculum for your homeschool, there are lots of companies giving away freebies to families who are stuck at home right now and who need constructive, educational, fun things to do together! Whether you’re looking for some educational…
Do you use games in your homeschool? If not, it is time to give gameschooling a try in your routine. Gameschooling is a fantastic way to build relationships and connect with your child while learning and having fun at the same time! Parents can’t ask for more than that. We have created a list of…
Games are a great way for children to have fun and use their brains at the same time! If you have children ages 7 or 8 and above on your gift list this year, take a look at these suggestions. You’ll find card games, family games, games that require creativity, games for folks who love…
Did you know that today, July 8, is National Video Game Day? I was basically raised by video games, so I’m pretty excited that there is a national day for video games! Some parents are scared to let their children play video games (usually because some studies do suggest that too much screen time is…
Getting back to homeschooling is not easy after a long break. I have some ideas to help! My kids do not look forward to getting back to a school routine after a long break. My kids thrive on routine, and any change in routine requires a period of adjustment. Over the years, I’ve created a…
My daughter loves crafts, but I struggle to come up with them, but in this Ivy Kids review, we’ll see how this struggle solved!Seriously, our art room is filled with construction paper, paints, brushes, scissors, glue, chalk pastels, and everything else needed for craft time. I usually give her free reign over what she wants…
