Online Technology Classes with MYTEK LAB
If you were to ask me if I was technology savvy I would probably say I consider myself to fall somewhere in the middle. I tend to be good with social media and apps, but not so much with gaming and coding. But in today’s world being tech savvy is important. Luckily for us parents […]
Hershey Kiss DIY Valentine
This Hershey Kiss DIY Valentine from Starts At Eight is an inexpensive, simple, and fun craft for kids. With just a few supplies you may already have on hand, you can be creating these in no time!
3 Books to Help Prepare College Bound Teens
There are many books and resources out there for high school aged teens and college bound teens. Here are three books that are on our shelf to help prepare college bound teens. 1. High School Prep Genius High School Prep Genius answers all kinds of questions for parents that pertain to high school. Things like study […]
5 Brilliant Black Scientists
Inspired by the series, Great Black Heroes, this is the fourth in a series of posts meant to honor Black History Month. Through this series we will cover some of the great, and not so well know contributions of blacks and African-Americans. This fourth book is, Great Black Heroes: 5 Brilliant Black Scientists 1. Susan McKinney […]
Atomidoodle Periodic Table of Elements Game
Over the past couple of years we have been dabbling in the Periodic Table of Elements with my younger two. It can easily become a dry swim of letters and numbers so I am always looking for new and fun ways to enhance their learning. We recently started using the Atomidoodle Periodic Table of Elements […]
Why You Should Teach Geography In Your Homeschool
Geography is often placed on the back burner, a secondary subject to history. I am not sure why this is as I believe not only do history and geography go hand in hand, but that there is an importance to geography all by itself. So why teach geography in your homeschool? You will often hear […]
How to Create A Unit Study
The thought of creating a unit study can be intimidating. I know. But once you take a look at these tips and resources on how to create a unit study, I think you might just try to create one for yourself! It is easier than you think! In my earlier years of homeschooling I didn’t […]
5 Brave Black Explorers
Inspired by the series, Great Black Heroes, this is the third in a series of posts meant to honor Black History Month. Through this series we will cover some of the great, and not so well know contributions of blacks and African-Americans. This third book is, Great Black Heroes: 5 Brave Black Explorers. 1. Mae Jemison […]
Winter Indoor Fun With Popcorn
Here in New York the winters can be very long! Since being outside for long periods isn’t always an option, we have to find fun and innovative things to do inside! On a cold winter day (or night) there is lots of indoor fun with popcorn to be had! Many thanks to Pop Secret for […]
Favorite Starts At Eight Posts from 2014
2014 brought about a year of change for Starts At Eight. I started to become more focused and began working on a more organized plan for this site. With that brought lots of great content. From unit studies, to high school concerns, personal thoughts about struggle and success, and more. I already shared with you […]
5 Bold Black Freedom Fighters
Inspired by the series, Great Black Heroes, this is the second in a series of posts meant to honor Black History month. Through this series we will cover some of the great and not so well known contributions of blacks and African-Americans. Great Black Heroes: Five Bold Black Freedom Fighters 1. Fannie Lou Hamer Fannie Lou […]
Valentines Day Art Workshop
I think Valentine’s Day is the holiday that was meant for me. I only say this because red is my favorite color, hearts my favorite symbol and two my favorite number! Sensing a pattern here? Therefore I am super excited to be taking this Valentines Day Art Workshop! The Valentine’s Day Mixed Media Workshop offers instant […]
One Word – Grace – for 2015
As the New Year came and went, I saw many people choosing one word to focus on for this New Year. At the time nothing really struck me for mine, and then it suddenly came to me: My One Word – GRACE. Grace has a myriad of definitions when you look it up in the […]
Pinterest Help for Homeschool History
History is one of the subjects that I love to be able to do in mini units, hands-on, and more interactive than we do something like math. History can come alive through books, videos, and projects. I have collected some of my favorite Homeschool History Pinterest Boards and organized them into categories. From Ancients to […]