Do you homeschool or school-at-home? What's the best method? Find what works best for you, and embrace it. Enjoy homeschooling your way! When I started my homeschool journey eighteen years ago, I was a public school teacher. My son, heading into third grade, had been attending public school, ... Read More about Homeschooling Your Way
Pretend Play Printables
Kids learn best through play! It helps them learn skills in a natural way. These pretend play printables are perfect for preschool and kindergarten! Add these free printables for kids to your dramatic play areas, and your little ones will be set for an afternoon of learning through ... Read More about Pretend Play Printables
Are Grade Levels Important in Homeschooling
Are grade levels important? Does it matter what grade kids are in? Let's chat about when "what grade are you in" matters and when it doesn't. What grade are your kids in? That's a fairly benign question for most people. However, I know that there is a large population of the homeschool community ... Read More about Are Grade Levels Important in Homeschooling
Graduation Picture Books
Graduation season is upon us. If you're looking for something inspirational for your grad, these graduation picture books make great gifts! It seems that every time I jump on Facebook or Instagram these days, another friend is posting about a graduation. Kids are graduating from ... Read More about Graduation Picture Books
Whale Books for Toddlers
Introduce your littlest ones to the ocean with this fun collection of whale books for toddlers! Bright images and chunky pages make them perfect for ages 1-3! In my opinion, it's very important to introduce children to books at a very early age. When I was pregnant with my own children, I read to ... Read More about Whale Books for Toddlers
Frozen Worksheets for Older Kids
Even your oldest Frozen fans can get in on the fun with this wonderful collection of Frozen worksheets! Find games, educational activities, and more! Whether you're planning a movie night for your children or you're looking for a fun Frozen themed activity to add to your lesson plans, these free ... Read More about Frozen Worksheets for Older Kids
How to Evaluate Progress in Your Homeschool
Discover how to evaluate progress in your homeschool without relying solely on end-of-unit and standardized tests. Let's get creative! Do homeschool parents give tests? I remember from my teaching days that we gave a test after each chapter and again after each unit in almost every subject. The ... Read More about How to Evaluate Progress in Your Homeschool
Mother’s Day Craft Ideas
On Mother's Day, kids want to show mom just how special she is. Here are some frugal options for Mother's Day craft ideas kids can make! Store-bought gifts and cards are nice, but they lack that personal touch. Something made just for Mom has much more sentimental value, and kids don't have to ... Read More about Mother’s Day Craft Ideas
How to Decide What to Teach in Your Homeschool
Every year, homeschool moms have to decide what to teach and which curricula they will use. Here are tips to help you decide without becoming overwhelmed. Each year, about the time we wrap up our spring break, I start thinking about the next homeschool year. It seems that spring break is ... Read More about How to Decide What to Teach in Your Homeschool
Free ABC Handwriting Practice Pages
Add these free ABC handwriting practice pages to your homeschool lessons. Find pages for many themes, seasons, and holiday! Perfect for K-2 students. These free printables for kids are just what you need to add a little variety to your homeschool handwriting lessons. There are a wide variety of ... Read More about Free ABC Handwriting Practice Pages