HUGE List of Easter Books for Kids
You are sure to find something for your children to delight in this Easter with this HUGE list of Easter Books for Kids. Whether you celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, or delight in that funny bunny the Easter Bunny (or maybe both) there are books for all! Through the years we have read so many […]
US History Using The Century: America’s Time
As homeschoolers we are almost always on the hunt for curriculum in some fashion. Maybe our kids are getting older and need something suited to their age. Maybe what we have been using isn’t working. Whatever your reason for looking, here is US History Using The Century: American’s Time. Haven’t heard of it? Read on […]
Art Project: Paper Silhouettes
I created this art project from an article I saw in Family Fun Magazine called Simple Silhouette. I added more options and details to their basic project to create a fun wall hanging of each of the kids. Their dad keeps telling me how he now has more empty wall space in his office at […]
Super Hero Powers
We are raised in a world with heroes and villains alike. All these characters posses some sort of super power. Super powers to me are the ability to do/change things that would normally be beyond your capabilities. They seem to be a means to fill a void where we feel we are lacking or have […]
How Online Gaming Can Teach Kids About the Economy
There are lots of different skills and areas of learning which we don’t think about teaching our children when they are young because they do not seem relevant at the time. Nevertheless, when your children become older these subject areas also become extremely important. One area which is highly important at the moment specifically and […]
What Does The U.S Soccer E License Have to do with Homeschooling?
So this year I have signed on as Assistant Coach for Jayden’s soccer team. There was a need, and I played, so I stepped up to help. The reality is that I gave up soccer almost 20 years ago and I worry that I might not measure up. Let’s go back 20 years when soccer […]
The Snowy Day by: Ezra Jack Keats Unit Study ~ Including Discussion Questions, Crafts, & More
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats opens a door to so many winter fun crafts, stories and ideas. From snowmen, to snowflakes this unit is great for the cold winter months. The Snowy Day involves a young boy’s experience on a very snowy day. The magic and wonder of a lovely snowfall, as seen […]
Chocolate Kissed Gingerbread Cookies
Chocolate Kissed Gingerbread Cookies Servings: Makes 5 dozen Ingredients: 3 cups flour 2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 (1 1/2 sticks) softened butter 3/4 firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 molasses 1 egg 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 60 […]
Weekly Wrap-Up ~ Week #20 ~ MLK, Ithaca Science Center & Perspective Art
Quote For The Week: “It’s SO OK for your child to know more than you do! You don’t HAVE to know all the stuff they are learning – that’s their job, not yours. Remember that you want your children to become self-learners, so that they can succeed in college or in their career. Knowing how […]
White Trash
White Trash Ingredients: 3 cups Cheerios 6 cups Crispex 2 lbs. plain M&M’s 12 oz. honey roasted peanuts 2 lbs. white chocolate wafers Directions: 1. Combine all dry ingredients (everything but white chocolate wafers) into a large mixing bowl. 2. Melt chocolate either in a double boiler on the stove, or in the microwave (approx. […]
Martin Luther King Holiday ~ National Day of Service ~ Kids Can Too!
In 1994, the President signed the King Holiday and Service Act, establishing the Martin Luther King holiday as a national day of service. “MAKING THE KING HOLIDAY “A DAY ON, NOT A DAY OFF.” President Clinton signed the King Holiday and Service Act, sponsored by Sen. Harris Wofford and Rep. John Lewis, to make the […]
Ivy & Bean Book Club: Discussion Questions, & Craft
I took Ivy & Bean out of the library months ago but Ava and I never got around to reading it. Then it became our turn to host our Mother/Daughter Book Club so I thought an Ivy & Bean Book Club would be good incentive to ensure that we would read it. I had heard […]
Our 5th Annual Neighborhood Food Drive
What started out with a sled on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2009 has grown into a family project each year. This year we are looking to reach out a little more. Through extra houses outside of our neighborhood, putting posters up, and reaching out via social media we home to increase the amount […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Unit Study & Resources
Last year around this time I compiled a list of Martin Luther King resources, most if not all of them are free resources and printables. All of the links are currently working and offer a wide range of activities for all ages ranges. Things like color by number, an animated biography, a web quest, a […]