My kids weren’t really interested in learning about cells until I said slime. Okay, it was a fairly cheap trick since I knew they loved slime. But I also knew that slime would be the perfect way to learn about cells. I can’t say I’ve ever touched cytoplasm but it sounds very slime-like to me. […]
Ancient Egypt Unit Study with Literature, Hands-on Activities, and more
Are you ready for a history unit study that makes history fun? A history unit study that isn’t Eurocentric? A history study that focuses more on culture and accomplishments than wars and conflict? Good! Me too. I’m ready to introduce my kids to history that gets them excited to learn more and keep going. Ready […]
Reading Eggs Workbooks – Continue the Learning Offline, too
Reading and math are two subjects that we are always open for more options. I think a good foundation in math and reading can set a child up for a strong future. We’re always looking for more while also consistently relying on old favorites like Reading Eggs. (We received this product for this […]
Kingdom of Kush Secular History Book List
Can I confess something real quick? I didn’t know about the Kingdom of Kush until I started really looking into history on my own. Phew, I feel much better. Well, actually, I don’t feel better at all. Because I know I am not alone. The Kingdom of Kush, or Ancient Nubia, is possibly one […]
Ancient Mesopotamia Secular History Book List
History doesn’t have to be boring – I swear! You can get your kids interested in history in many ways. Although, very few of those ways involve memorizing names and dates. That’s just not interesting history for most of us. Games, activities, videos, timelines, maps, and of course, great books. Always great books. Unfortunately, great […]
Apple Skip Counting – Interactive Set for Math
Get a fun skip counting set and work on skills for 2s, 3s, 5s, and 10s. Now comes in black and white and color! The Importance of Skip Counting Skip counting seems like one of those skills that isn’t very important or doesn’t have a whole lot of use. But when it comes to multiplication […]
10 Reasons to Let Your Homeschooler Sleep In
We’ve probably all heard the argument that kids need a solid routine of waking up at a certain time to prepare them for the future. But I say that’s bunk. First, I don’t think waking up every morning during your childhood sets you up for being better at it as an adult.How many adults do […]
5 Reasons You Should Outsource Math with CTCMath
Last year we had trouble hitting our homeschool stride – finding that rhythm that gave our days consistency and ease. It was weird for us to be struggling day after day just to complete some of our basic subjects, let alone have time for the fun stuff. I knew we needed change. It was a […]
Learning a Language in your Homeschool is Easier with Rosetta Stone
Learning a foreign language has many benefits including improved cognitive abilities, a better understanding of language in general, and increased job opportunities. Plus, it’s pretty neat when you can speak to someone in another language. Being able to communicate is a big part of what makes us human. We’ve had a goal of learning […]
Beach Digraph Sorting for Beginning Readers
When you wish you were at the beach but it’s time to work on reading skills, these beach themed reading sorts will be just the right thing! Work on identifying digraphs, isolating beginning and ending sounds, and play a pretend game like you’re at the beach! How to Use the Beach Digraph Sorting […]