Teaching Money Management for Teens is a really important life skill that we should be sure to cover with our children before they graduate and move out on their own. It has also been a topic of interest here at Starts At Eight. Any time we get the chance to try out a product to […]
In this classic tale, the Gingerbread Man escapes from the oven and has to outrun all the creatures that try to catch him! There are so many fun activities to go along with this story. From spelling and writing, to crafting and coloring your children can enjoy all the excitement of this story. Run, run […]
I know many who homeschool that find one of the difficult parts of homeschooling to be teaching their children how to deal with academic writing. With the help of the following online writing resources, you can inspire your children to start developing writing skills that will be very important for their future. Online Writing Resources […]
The Periodic Table of Elements is another one of those things that seem to need to be committed to memory. If not for any useful purpose, than simply because it makes answering trivia questions easier! One of the many ways we learn things in our house is through song. We have learned things like the […]
I was so pleasantly shocked and humbled to find that someone nominated Starts At Eight over at The Homeschool Post 10th Annual Blog Awards! I want to start with a thank you for all of you out there reading! When I started blogging I never imagined it would turn into this! I so enjoy […]
At this time of year gift giving is on everyone’s mind. It can often be hard to find the right gift. Whether you are looking for a friend, on a budget, or for a specific category of gift, I have compiled a list of Gift Giving Ideas to help you narrow your search for the […]
Many parents will tell you how difficult it can be to get children to focus on studying, especially when they’re hungry or their energy levels are low. Their focus tends to wander, they get bored, and then their mind wanders or they start doing something else. Some parents try giving them snacks but depending on […]
The season is upon us for filling stockings and wrapping presents. Teens can typically be a tough crowd to buy for. Even my own teenager found it difficult to help me come up with 100 Stocking Stuffers For Teens!! So here is what we came up with. There are things that are too expensive for […]
Reflections on Finding Everyday Graces I love journaling …… But I often find I really only make the time to sit down and write when things are not so great and I need to vent and sort things out in my mind. In walks the One Thousand Gifts Devotional: Reflections on Finding Everyday Graces. It […]
This is the last day in my 5 day series: 5 Days of Christmas Books. I started with the 12 Days of Christmas. Then I covered The Polar Express, Frosty the Snowman, and A Christmas Carol. Today’s book is Twas the Night Before Christmas. This is one that sparks happy dreams in the heads of […]
This is day four in my 5 day series: 5 Days of Christmas Books. So far we have done 12 Days of Christmas, The Polar Express, and Frosty the Snowman. Today’s book is A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. This book is a true holiday classic that has been done and redone many times over […]
This is day three in my 5 day series: 5 Days of Christmas Books. So far we have covered The 12 Days of Christmas and The Polar Express. Today’s book is Frosty the Snowman, another classic like the 12 Days of Christmas. Frosty is an iconic winter figure boasting jolly good winter fun while the weather […]
