I have a son who has trouble sitting still. When he was younger he would jump from couch cushion to couch cushion while we worked on flashcards. Learning for him is easier for all of us when he can be active. Science projects are a great way to keep his hands and mind moving. One […]
Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore! There is a recent trend of adults buying and using coloring books themselves. Coloring is a great way to relax and unwind. And this trend does not just stop at adults, it is a growing and health beneficial trend for teens too! As our teens struggle through their adolescent […]
With the Presidential Election soon upon us there is lots of talk about both the President himself, as well as the role our president and first lady play in both our American Government and in our history. For this reason it has been the perfect time to learn more about our past presidents, first ladies, […]
In this technology based world it is essential that we strive to educate our children with the latest of technologies. It feels as though if we don’t, in the blink of an eye technology has passed us by! One of the more prevalent computer skills needed in today’s world is the ability to code. This […]
I have always used election years as the time to teach my kids about our U.S. elections process. This year, more than any other has brought up lots of questions and discussions. While my older two children have a pretty solid base to work from, my youngest is really just starting out learning about elections. […]
I am art challenged. I am a concrete thinker and absolute kind of mind. My daughter on the other hand is more of a free spirit. While I wouldn’t say she is uber artistic, I would say that she LOVES art! Anytime we can get into an art project of some kind is a good […]
Math is often a topic of interest among homeschoolers, especially as you get into homeschooling Algebra and beyond. If you are like me, you haven’t done the math since high school and that can make it tough to teach it. Since upper level math is long in my past, I knew I didn’t want to […]
Are you looking for a special, personalized gift? Do you have photos you want to go a little bit above and beyond with? How about having your prints put on canvas? I know, I know, I thought it would be overly expensive too but I found a great site to order quality canvas prints at […]
Coding is becoming an ever prominent skill in today’s technology based world. The earlier you can learn to code, the better off you will be. For this reason having a means of teaching coding to your children or a method where they can independently learn to code is becoming of more and more importance. Learn […]
When I first began homeschooling in 2006, I had no idea where to begin. I was pulling a child out of the public school system to begin our homeschool journey. Nervous and a little scared I researched and sought help from the two homeschool moms I knew. One of them highly recommended using Singapore Math. […]
Shakespeare is a topic that often makes even the most studious of students quiver in their boots! The language can be thick and consuming, especially if you have no prior experience or knowledge of each story. It is for this reason that I started looking for ways to introduce Shakespeare into the minds of my […]
My children all love to watch videos. While we have Netflix and the kids like to search YouTube for things of interest, each of these methods comes with drawbacks. With Netflix it can be hard to find educational content and with YouTube you never know what your children will stumble into! I am thrilled to […]