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It’s very easy to make these beautiful Torn & Sewn Paper Heart Valentines. Even better, this craft requires very few materials, so it’s quite cost effective. They’re simple enough that children of different ages can make them! In fact, they are the perfect project to introduce sewing stitches; just be prepared to adapt the idea!…
It can be easy to feel a little down during winter once the holidays are over, but it’s important to remember that we can still celebrate some of the many wonderful things that there are to love about this season! Personally, winter is my favorite time of year to celebrate all things cozy. And one…
Link to instructions: https://hiphomeschoolmoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Frozen-Inspired-Snowflake-Gift-Bags.docx (But these will go in the article above and/or in the craft “recipe” plugin if it’s ready. Link to snowflake templates: https://hiphomeschoolmoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Snowflake-Template.pdf
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…
In most homes, Little Ones gather around the tree to shake their Christmas presents in hopes of revealing the contents. In my home, however, the kids gather around the tree for a different Christmas tradition–a chance to uncover a mystery far more difficult…WHOSE PRESENTS ARE WHOSE? While my husband and I have purposed through our…
Summer is a great time to plan out your homeschool for the year ahead, and if you have been searching the web for the perfect way to do this, you may have noticed that there are a LOT of creative and well-designed methods out there. Everyone has different ideas about what and how much information…
Writing can be intimidating, both teaching it and practicing it (as in, actually doing the writing). Lots of questions probably float through your mind as you try to decide on a homeschool writing curriculum. As a creative writer, I believe one of the most important parts of teaching the subject to my kids involves inspiring…
You asked, and we are answering your homeschooling middle school questions! Not too long ago, many of you answered a question from our Facebook page: “If you could ask a seasoned homeschooler any question about homeschooling middle school, what would it be?” Without further adieu, here are your questions about homeschooling middle school, along with…
Getting hands-on with math is one of the best ways to help it “click,” especially if you have high-energy learners. And the great thing is, you don’t really need many special tools to combine math with playtime. Often, you can simply tie math practice in with outdoor activities that your kids already love to do….
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…
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…
