Chances are, if you've been homeschooling for any length of time, you're probably familiar with the conecpt of copywork. If you're new to homeschooling, you may have heard of it and not know what it means. Or, you could be looking at this post asking yourself what I'm even talking ... Read More about What is Copywork? Why Should I Use It?
11 Picture Books About Music
I loved reading to my kiddos when they were little! And, I still read aloud to my 12yo on an almost-daily basis. These fun picture books are great for getting your little ones in the mood to listen to music, march around the room, and play the pots-and-pans band! 11 Picture Books About ... Read More about 11 Picture Books About Music
Celebrate September with These Fun Holiday Activities
Wow! August has flown by! We are back to school and back to dance. The temperatures are beginning to drop a bit which means we can eave our windows open for most of the day. I love hearing the birds and neighborhood kids outside. I love the smell of fresh-cut grass on the weekends. I love that the ... Read More about Celebrate September with These Fun Holiday Activities
8 Dollar Store Busy Bags for Preschoolers
Recently, my four-year-old nephew came for a visit. He stayed for five days. While I was really looking forward to his visit, I was also a little concerned. First, it's been a long time since I've had littles in the house. So, we don't have many toys left. Second, we had a really busy schedule that ... Read More about 8 Dollar Store Busy Bags for Preschoolers
FREE King Tut Printable Mini-Unit
This year, Emma and I have circled back around to Ancient History. I am so excited! She loves ancient history, and can't wait until we start studying Ancient Egypt. She's excited to build pyramids, mummify an apple, and try to write her name in hieroglyphs. I've also grabbed this awesome ... Read More about FREE King Tut Printable Mini-Unit
How to Make Geography Lessons Stick
Earlier this week, I shared a post about portable maps that were reusable. I mentioned how they are great for learning on-the-go. I am planning a road trip in October, and I want to take along the portable US Map for Emma to use as we travel through various states on our way to the coast. But, ... Read More about How to Make Geography Lessons Stick
Reusable Maps for Learning on the Go
When my kids were younger, we spent a lot of time discussing geography. We mapped the places we read about. We mapped places we heard about on the news. We labeled maps according to our history units. I had a travel map that we all used to use all the time. We'd pick the places we wanted to visit ... Read More about Reusable Maps for Learning on the Go
Do You Teach Cursive Handwriting in Your Homeschool?
Do you teach cursive handwriting in your homeschool? I do. I don't know all of the science behind it, but I have read bits and pieces about how it's good for the brain. I think it's great for fine-tuning fine motor skills, too. For me... I teach it, because it's what I've always done. 15 years ago ... Read More about Do You Teach Cursive Handwriting in Your Homeschool?
I Scream, You Scream, We All Like to Read About Ice Cream
Summer may be coming to an end, but ice cream is NEVER out of season. Check out this awesome list of ice-cream themed books. Snuggle up with your little one and read about ice cream! When you add favorite characters like Curious George and Splat the Cat to the mix, you just can't go wrong. There ... Read More about I Scream, You Scream, We All Like to Read About Ice Cream
What If I Don’t Know What to Teach?
After making the decision to homeschool, many new homeschool parents wonder what to teach. How will they know what to teach when? There are so many subjects to cover and so many ways to cover them. How do you know when to teach algebra and biology? When should you teach health or ... Read More about What If I Don’t Know What to Teach?