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Did you know that September is Fall Hat Month? In the South, September is still summer. By this time of year, though, I am ready to embrace fall and all of the beautiful and fun fall hats. Use these ideas to celebrate fall hat month in your homeschool this year! Easy Ways to Celebrate…
Now that fall is here, celebrate by going outside to enjoy the weather and by making hot apple cider! Here are some ways to celebrate in your homeschool, too, with these easy fall unit study ideas! I love to celebrate our constantly changing world by creating unit studies surrounding the current season. This has the…
Today, we’re bringing you a decorative Christmas craft that all hands-on kids are sure to love: a String Art Christmas Tree. This craft involves hammering some nails into a plank of wood, which may require a bit of adult help and/or supervision. However, we’re willing to bet that this aspect of this craft will be…
Free Printable Thanksgiving Math Game (for Multiple Ages) “Mom, I want some fun math games, too!” That was the request my fourth grade daughter had recently. While she’s knee-deep in fractions, my first grader is still learning basic math facts. He plays a lot of math games to help him learn them, and big sis…
Looking for a unique, creative, and gorgeous fall craft? This 3D Paper Art Craft is the perfect choice for older children, teens, and adults looking for some artistic inspiration this autumn. Below, you’ll find all of the free printable PDF templates that you need to make this craft as well as printable instructions. The end…
Etched Glass Lantern Tutorial If you’re looking for something fun and eye-catching to do with your children, take a look at our etched glass lantern tutorial! Now that the days are getting shorter, I enjoy having some extra lights on during the long evenings. I often put up a “fall tree” in October or November…
It’s October, which means we can officially get excited about fall! I love the cooler weather, the beautiful leaves, and the traditions of autumn! This season is also perfect for outdoor adventures and indoor crafts. If you’re looking for an easy, fun indoor craft that takes some inspiration from nature, this paper bag pumpkin craft…
Do you have preschoolers? Then you probably already know how keeping them interested and focused is key to having a few minutes to homeschool the older kiddos and sensory bins are all the rage right now. I’ve created some fall sensory bins for preschoolers to give you some ideas that you can easily re-create! Sensory…
I love crafts, but I love them even more when the end result is beautiful and functional! Recently, my daughter Mary Grace and I set out to create some beautiful fall lanterns, and we were so happy with the results. So happy, in fact, that we wanted to share the full tutorial with you so…
The beautiful colors of autumn leaves are one of my favorite things about this season! This time of year also offers all kinds of creative inspiration for fun fall crafts. Recently, my daughter and I decided to create some fun little creatures out of the fall leaves in our area. The result? An easy-to-do fall…
Fall is the perfect time to get inspired by nature and do some crafting with your kids! Personally, I love a craft that I can do without having to go buy a bunch of supplies. I think most homeschool moms can also appreciate crafts that they can do easily with several kids or with a…
Some children are born bookworms, but how do you engage a child who simply doesn’t like to read? After all, one of the best ways to jumpstart your learners’ education is through fostering a love of books, and you can’t really force someone to love something. After college, I worked as a teacher and…
