Printable Memory Games For Kids – 15 Themes
Did you play memory games when you were a child? Memory games are a great learning tool which is why they are still found in family homes. I’ve created a printable version in a variety of topics …
Pocket Chart Stand – DIY Plans for PVC Pipe
Pocket charts and sentence strips can be fun addition to your early years of homeschooling. They are interactive and work well with children who benefit from a more hands-on approach to learning. You …
Shapes Treasure Hunt Activity
When Caroline was a toddler, I found a printable shapes game online that she enjoyed playing for long stretches of time. I decided to make my own version that was a little nicer and had more …
Bumblebee Paper Roll Craft
This cute bumblebee craft made with a toilet paper roll will be a big hit with your little ones. I’ve created this craft to be flexible so it can be made with or without construction paper (in …
Why Won’t My Child Play With Busy Bags?
I know some of you will think I am exaggerating, but when Caroline was just over two weeks old I told David she looked bored. And she did. I went out that day and bought a Fisher-Price Rainforest …
A Dozen and a Half Learning and Educational Websites For Children
Caroline loves to learn via technology and she prefers to learn on her own. We allowed her to start using the computer when she was nearing age five (if I remember correctly). She is currently seven …
The Importance Of Play For Small Children
Perhaps one of the hardest decisions I’ve made as a home educating mother was the decision to let Caroline play. Sounds silly? I can imagine it does, especially because I believe in the …
Using “Wild Kratts” For Homeschooling
We happened across Wild Kratts a few months ago. We had a DVD of three Zaboomafoo episodes that Caroline received a few years ago with a magazine subscription. It was a bit above her at the time so I …
How To Raise A Reader
Reading has always been a high priority when it comes to being a mom. Our policy from the time Caroline was old enough to attend to a book at around six months was to always read to her when she …
Teaching Our Spirited, Active Child To Read
I wanted to bring together two topics near and dear to my heart in this one post: spirited children and homeschooling. More specifically, teaching a spirited child to read. (If you aren’t …