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3 Easy Bird Nature Study Activity Ideas
Here are some ideas for a homeschool Bird Nature Study to combine a little learning with a lot of fun!
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8 Ways to Make Math Problems Fun for Kids
Math doesn’t have to be boring, much less impossible! As homeschool parents, we have the freedom to find ways to make math problems enjoyable and help our kids build a strong foundation in math.
10+ Easy St. Patrick’s Day Crafts & Activities
No matter your heritage or religious beliefs, you, too, can be Irish for a day in March! There are many fun St. Patrick’s Day crafts and activities to help celebrate this day with your kids–from the fun and whimsical leprechaun with his pot of gold to a four-leaf clover that is supposed to bring good…
10 Best Reasons to Try Family Reading
10 Reasons to Try Family Reading Reading is something our children will need to do throughout their lives. Because it’s such a necessary part of life, they might as well enjoy it, right? There are lots of reasons why it’s important for our children to become good readers and plenty of ways it will benefit…
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15 Easy Ways to Teach Math in the Kitchen
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and this is perhaps even more true in a homeschooling home! That’s because the kitchen is a transformative place where ingredients become meals, but it’s also a place where all types of learning can be transformed into something tangible and hands-on. Today, we’re sharing 15 hands-on ways…
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Easy Fall Unit Studies for Homeschoolers
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 studies for homeschoolers! I love to celebrate our constantly changing world by creating unit studies surrounding the current season. This has…
Montessori Fabric Box Tutorial
What is the deal with the Montessori Fabric Box? What is so important about matching up fabric swatches? Well, this work is much more than that. It teaches your child sensorial skills, targeting texture, feel, and appearance. Your child also learns discrimination, coordination, and fine motor skills, just to name a few. Do you love…
DIY Fine Motor Skills for Preschoolers
Are you looking for practical but fun ways to incorporate fine motor skills practice into your preschoolers’ day? I recently decided to come up with some fun ways for my children to practice fine motor skills without having to spend a lot of money on materials. Below, you’ll see how I created my own DIY…
Zoo Scavenger Hunt Printables + Book Lists
When heading off to a place like a zoo or a museum, it can be helpful to have an activity on hand to keep the children busy and interested. Scavenger hunts are a great way to do this! They keep the kids paying attention, asking questions, and eager to see each thing in anticipation of…
6 Fun Preschool Leaf Math Projects
I am so excited to share our Preschool Leaf Math projects. This post will show you some creative ways to use nature to learn simple math concepts. Making a preschool math setup is really simple. In this case, all we did was utilize nature for play and learning. We invite you to adopt similar, open-ended…
The Many Benefits of Unit Studies
What Are Unit Studies? Unit studies are a popular tool for homeschooling families, and for good reason. There are many benefits of using unit studies in education, and they provide a flexible and fun alternative to using textbooks. There are unit studies available on a never-ending number of topics such as animals, plants, historical figures…
Totschooling at Home! Activities and Tips
Let’s talk about totschooling! In the early years of a child’s life, their brain undergoes rapid development and forms the foundation for future learning. You know this instinctively as you watch your little one growing, making new discoveries, expanding language skills, making new discoveries, and always wanting to learn more and do more! As a…
