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Sometimes math can be a struggle. It’s one of those subjects that most children either really love or really don’t love! So today I’d like to share some ideas for making math fun with apples! After all, you don’t always have to have expensive manipulatives or fancy curriculum to add new life to math in…
What’s round, blue, green, and the only one of its kind? Yup, that’ll be our earth. And since it’s the only one we have, it makes sense to look after it. Which is why April 22nd’s Earth Day is a great opportunity to focus our fun and learning activities on this beautiful planet of ours…
St. Patrick’s Day is almost here! We love doing crafts whenever we can, and Ireland’s wealth of lore provides a lot of inspiration for crafts that kids are sure to love! This Leprechaun hat craft is simple enough that children of most ages should be able to participate. It is functional and tiny (just the…
Looking for a creative way to make memories with your child this Valentine’s Day? This simple and adorable sewing craft is the size of a matchbox and shows that big things (like gestures of affection) can come in very small packages! Young children will enjoy decorating the inside and outside of the matchbox and folding…
Are you looking for some fun Christmas ornaments to make with your family? This elf ornament craft uses a few simple supplies, and the ornaments are so cute! My daughter and I made two versions of them. We made one according to the instructions, and we made another using foam sheets instead of felt. If…
Do you homeschool through the holidays? Some families like to take the month of December off, but others prefer to stay in a routine and keep doing school. If your family likes to continue with school during the holidays, Elf on the Shelf can help keep the kiddos interested and help make school a little more…
As homeschoolers, we’re all about books, right? Of course, we’re usually huge advocates of reading books, not necessarily creating with them, but here is a simple project called book page Christmas tree ornaments that can transfer your love of books from reading to decorating your home for the holidays! I keep old paperbacks that are in…
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…
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…
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…
My kids are reluctant readers, which means I have to work pretty hard to get them to read anything outside of their normal. I’ve had to come up with creative ways to get my kids to read. During the summer, though, I like to add incentives to their reading programs by using a summer reading…
Gardening is a great way to do some “real life” teaching and learning with your children without them even realizing it! It’s also perfect for getting them outside doing some physical exercise in a way that they will enjoy. If you work alongside them, it’s even more fun, and they can see that gardening is…
