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A few days ago, when we all gathered around the art table to create an abstract self-portrait collage. Although most of the process-oriented art lessons I introduce to my Littles are the “from start to finish in thirty minutes” kind, every now and then, I like to weave in an art project that requires endurance…one that…
We are obviously all about Hip Homeschool Moms here, but what about the Hip Homeschool Dads? As we plan and prepare for a new homeschool year, one of your family and homeschool goals for this new year might be having Dad more involved in homeschool lessons. We asked some homeschool moms to share how their…
This simple but fun dragonfly nature study is sure to help your children enjoy learning about something they’ve probably seen before but haven’t really taken the time to study. Are you looking for a simple nature study to do with your children? Sometimes we moms think we have to dream up something elaborate in order…
If you need free math resources and curriculum, this is the list for you! Whether you have littles, middles, or teens, you can find information about free math resources here to fit your needs (and your budget–FREE)! You’ll find videos, worksheets, complete math curriculum, printables, games, and more. Please keep in mind that some of…
If you’re looking for summer reading ideas, you’ll find lots of them here! I’ve included updated information for this summer, but you’ll also find timeless ideas and activities you can use any summer or even other times of the year. Many bookstores and businesses have stopped having summer reading programs, but there are still quite…
Are you planning a family road trip but worried about how to keep your kids engaged and learning along the way? Math activities on the road could be the perfect solution! Not only is math an essential skill for daily life, but it can also be a fun way to pass the time and keep…
A robot kit that teaches our kids the behind-the-scenes programming, hardware, and electronics of robotics? Yes, we’re interested! And here’s our Robby the Drummer robotics for kids review. If you are also a parent who wants to prepare their children for where tech jobs are now, and where they’re going in the future, check out…
A review of “Learning American History Through Literature” Learning American History through Literature from Common Sense Press is an educational approach that uses literature, known as living books (more about that below), as a tool for teaching history. The program includes a literature-based curriculum guide that covers different periods of American history and incorporates classic…
Working with wire craft is a fun way to create beautiful and intricate designs, such as this butterfly bookmark craft. Wire craft can be used for a variety of purposes, and what better way to add a touch of whimsy to your homeschool reading experiences than with a wire butterfly bookmark craft? With just a…
It was the Mother’s Day gift about which she said, I do not think that I have ever appreciated such a gift as that you gave me on Mother’s Day 5 years ago… A Meaningfule Mother’s Day Gift – A “Thank You, Mom” Jar It’s simple. It’s inexpensive. It’s not time-consuming. It doesn’t require much…
If you have or will soon have a middle or high school student you are homeschooling, you will want to read this Compass Classroom review! Members of our team have used Compass Classroom. Our Compass Classroom review is organized by the critical questions most of us ask when researching and evaluating homeschool curriculum options. Who…
Language Arts Homeschool Curriculum Review: Learning Language Arts Through Literature Reviewed by Chellie Haight This year my daughter, Jana, is a third grader. She’s reading well enough that we have moved on from phonics to a complete language arts homeschool curriculum. We started our school year with different resources for spelling, grammar, reading, etc., and…
