We are gearing up for our (virtual) trip around the world during November and December when we study 30 different countries and their holiday traditions using Christmas Around the World. Passport Activity I thought it would be fun to create a passport for the kids to use and “stamp” each day as we “land in” a […]
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Father’s Day Books (What to Read Link Up)
This week we are sharing our favorite book gifts for Dad’s who love to read. This post contains affiliate links. To read my full disclosure, click here. Why a Daughter Needs a Dad: 100 Reasons by Gregory Lang Dad’s Playbook: Wisdom for Fathers from the Greatest Coaches of All Time by Tim Limbert Dad’s Book of […]
Kids Earth Science Books
Earth Science can be some of the most fascinating studies you do with your children and depending on where you live and travel it can also be one of the most hands on! Keep reading for some great Earth Science book suggestions. Earth Science Books for Kids Answers Book for Kids Volume 5 by Ken […]
St. Patrick’s Day (What to Read)
Thanks for joining us for another What to Read Wednesday! This week we’re seeing green and sharing books and activities about St. Patrick’s Day Our Favorite St. Patrick’s Day Books! Even if you’re not Catholic and not into the Saint thing or the legends of Leprechauns, there’s still a lot to learn about the history […]
13 Non-Traditional Ways to Test Your Child
A lot of children don’t test well. In fact, there are so many kids who get test anxiety that there is an organization devoted to studying the problem, The American Association of Test Anxiety. On their website, they write, “About 16-20% of students have high test anxiety, making this the most prevalent scholastic impairment in […]
5 Ways to Afford Homeschooling
Many new homeschoolers want to know: How do you afford homeschooling? Especially as a large family or a one income family? We asked 7 homeschool moms how they do it. Here are their responses. 1. Rearrange your expenses The money spent on school supplies gets spent on homeschool supplies. Money for “back to school clothes” […]
Our 5 Favorite Christmas Picture Books and Activities
I was provided with free product for this activity. However, I only work with brands I fully support and LOVE LOVE LOVE 100%!! Today I’m sharing five of our favorite Christmas Picture Books. The Christmas Read Alouds I have written about are favorites too; but besides those, here five Christmas picture books we love to enjoy over […]
Fall Children’s Books
Gather the kids around, grab a piece of pumpkin pie and dig in for a great afternoon of reading! Our Favorite Fall Children’s Books! If you click on the title or the book covers, you can get more information and/or purchase the books on Amazon. Want to see other great book lists? Click here! Why Do […]
Shark Week Resources
Shark week 2017 starts July 23! If your family is like ours, this is one of the most exciting events of the entire summer! We’ll be doing all kinds of shark activities, and watching all the episodes together. It’s a marine biology marathon! Here are some resources we’ve gathered to help your family get the […]
How to Plan Your Homeschool Year Calendar
A Successful School Year starts with organizing your facts and non-negotiables. The key to planning your homeschool year calendar successfully is to know ahead of time what are your non-negotiables, both with education and with schedule, and to plan your “school year” around that. How to Plan a Successful Homeschool Year Calendar State Requirements for Your […]