Christmas only comes once a year. Or does it? The southern hemisphere is getting into the heart of their winter right now. Turns out, some places, like Australia, celebrate their Christmas in July. Why can’t we? Celebrate Christmas in July This post contains affiliate links. To see my full disclosure, click here. Christmas in July […]
Christmas Traditions in France
Christmas traditions in France are fun to learn about. They celebrate many traditions similar to the U.S. and also have several unique traditions. Join Robin today as we travel through France at Christmas! During a recent trip to Lille, France, to visit my son who is studying abroad, I learned a lot about how the […]
5 Tips to Stay Focused at the End of the Homeschool Year
The school year will be wrapping up soon and the days are getting warmer. It’s becoming more and more tempting to skip studying and go outside, for both kids and parents. But, if you still have homeschool goals to reach, you need to be focused on your lesson plans. 5 Tips to Stay Focused at […]
9 Crafting and Drawing YouTube Channels For Kids
This time of year it is sometimes hard to keep your children’s attention for homeschool lessons. Perhaps it has been a long winter, and they are anxious for spring and summer, and a break from all the school work. Perhaps you have completed some difficult units and just want to give them something fun, but […]
4 Popular Easter Traditions Explained (Free Printable)
You won’t find them mentioned in the Bible, but many beloved Easter traditions have been celebrated for centuries. The most prominent secular symbol of the Christian holiday is the Easter bunny. He was reportedly introduced to America by German immigrants who shared their stories of an egg-laying bunny with their new homeland. The egg decorating […]
Presidents of the United States Unit Study (Review)
In the current American political arena, there is much talk about the presidency. Never in history has there been such a heated election and polarization of parties. This is an ideal time for your homeschool children to study a unit on the Presidents of the United States. Presidents of the United States Unit Study (Review) Katie […]
Fun St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Families
Fun St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Families St. Patrick’s Day isn’t all about busy pubs and green beer! Find some family-friendly games, activities, and ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the ones you love — Irish or not. Eat Irish Foods and Green Treats Popular Celtic cuisine includes soda bread, potatoes and meaty stews […]
9 Valentine Activities to Do With Kids
When Valentine’s Day comes around, we tend to treat it as a “grown-up” holiday and focus our attention on our spouses. But what if we made it a family holiday and get the whole family involved in sharing love together? This is the perfect time to start a new family tradition for Valentine’s Day. These […]
The Left Brain: Orderly and Logical
Do you thrive on creativity and the arts or everything being sequential and orderly? The answer may be in part because of the side of your brain that is most dominant. The theory of right-brain /left-brain dominance holds that the two sides of the human brain are responsible for different types of behavior and intellect. […]
The Right Brain: Creative and Expressive
The theory of left-brain-right-brain dominance states that the two sides of the human brain engage in and dictate different types of behavior. We discussed the two types in a previous post, Left Brain vs. Right Brain: An Overview. Now it is time to dig a little deeper into what makes the right brain so special. […]