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Create something out of nothing with scribble art. There is nothing more fun than making art from a scribble. The thing I like most about these funny little mixed up scribble creatures is that they are whimsical and clearly imaginary. One thing I feel that’s missing for many children today is a sense of imagination….
We love field trips, which is one reason I am going to have to reduce our list during the upcoming school year. Given the opportunity, we will hop into the car and drive just about anywhere. Since we live in the middle of nowhere, homeschool field trips take up to an entire day and sometimes…
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Creating a Frog & Turtle Sensory Bin has been a wonderful addition to our summer play time. Themed sensory bins create learning experiences in literacy, mathematics, and the sciences! Water play is a fun way for toddlers and preschoolers to keep busy — it also helps them to use fine and gross motor skills and learn through their senses! Our Frog…
NOTE: After you read the review, be sure to scroll all the way down to see the discount information that we added to the post! When three of the Hip Homeschool Moms review team members chose to have a look at the Simply Music Piano program, they had no idea that their individual experiences would confirm…
When it’s too hot to go outdoors and play, what’s there to do? Making paper mache hats is a fun activity that you can do with your children during these dog days of summer. It’s pretty easy to do and costs very little. And there is no limit to the variety of styles and shapes…
Three cheers for sandpaper!! No, really. Recently I learned a bit about the history of sandpaper, and it’s quite interesting. In fact, I think it would make a wonderful sandpaper unit study. I’ve compiled some great information to help get you started! Once you begin, you’ll want to dig deeper. There is a long, rich…
Kids in the Kitchen: Cooking in Your Homeschool is about much more than simple kitchen math and home economics. There are many benefits in having your kids spend time in the kitchen. Some of the more obvious educational benefits include kitchen math and science, weights and measurements, home economics, and life skills. Having the…
We are excited to bring you the best homemade playdough recipe you will ever make!! This playdough is soft, pliable, and will last for a long time in an airtight bag or container. Playdough provides tons of learning fun for little and big kids alike. Making homemade playdough is so easy, and much cheaper, than the…
Below you will find reviews of The Tuttle Twins Learn About the Law. Be sure to read all the way to the bottom to find out how you can buy (or possibly win!) a copy of the print book for your children! Also, you’ll find information about an activity workbook that’s now available to go…
Have you ever wondered how to begin using technology in your homeschool? Or if you’re already using technology in your homeschool, have you ever wondered how to make the best use of it or how to decide just what will work and what’s not worth considering? In his book, The Ultimate Guide for Using Technology in…
Chemistry is such a fun science to explore, and one that you can often do in your own kitchen. With summer approaching, why not spend a few weeks exploring chemistry, using items you have around the house? Your kids will be thankful for the break from their core subjects, as the discussions are replaced with…
