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Harry Potter Astronomy with Constellations and Jupiter’s Moons

ByErin June 7, 2017January 4, 2020

Enjoy the stars a bit more with Harry Potter Astronomy. Learn about relevant constellations, Jupiter’s Moons, and star gazing!One of the few subjects in Harry Potter that nearly directly translates to the muggle world is astronomy. They didn’t study it quite like we do and it seems that astronomy was much more important in the…

Simple Ways to Teach Kids About Anxiety (even if they aren’t anxious)

ByErin May 19, 2017December 29, 2023

Have you ever had the experience where you know you’re different but you’re not sure exactly how or why?Maybe as a kid you thought you were an alien adopted by an earth family?Or you just knew something wasn’t quite right? As adults, we have enough knowledge to know when something isn’t right. We can tell…

Bringing Homeschool History to Life – Simple and Fun

ByErin May 9, 2017January 4, 2020

Bring homeschool history to life with Dover Publications books on American Presidents, States, Government, Constitution, and more. Great info, great books. We have many reasons for choosing to homeschool but one of the top is that we want learning to be fun. Learning should be fun – nearly always! It is exciting to learn. But…

Flower Fractions Code Breaker for Equivalent Fractions Practice

ByErin April 7, 2017January 4, 2020

Equivalent fractions in a fun activity? Yes indeed! This flower fractions code breaker is sure to be a hit and also provide great practice with fractions. I remember the first time I encountered fractions in school. It was also the first time I had no clue what was going on. I had always been strong…

Learn New Spring Vocabulary with Fun Tear Offs

ByErin March 11, 2017January 4, 2020

Learn spring vocabulary with a fun spring vocabulary tear off page and matching booklet! Learning new words is always fun and so are tear offs!I’ve never been big on learning vocabulary words. Actually, I take that back. I was the girl who tried to read the dictionary as a child. But I quickly learned that…

Spring SuDoKu for Logic Practice with Kids

ByErin March 8, 2017January 31, 2024

Practice logic and deductive reasoning with this fun spring SuDoKu set! Have fun and learn while sharpening brain skills! Win-win! Spring has arrived which means it’s time to sharpen our brains again, right? Eh, it’s always time for some good deductive reasoning practice! I tend to feel foggy with all of the hustle and bustle…

Pi Color by Shape – Fun Pi Activity for Kids

ByErin March 7, 2017March 14, 2022

We have a tendency to discuss higher level concepts on a very muted level early on. Mostly because I love puns and it’s hard to share Pi puns with kids who haven’t learned about Pi. And secondly because I want Pi on March 14th, and the easiest excuse is that it’s Pi Day. Really though,…

Flower Fraction Game for Fun Fraction Practice

ByErin March 7, 2017January 4, 2020

Practice fractions with a refreshing flowery spring theme. This flower fraction game is sure to entice kids to practice their fraction skills! I am totally a sucker for spring. When the weather starts getting warmer, you can open your windows to the gorgeous air outside, and the flowers start blooming again…the whole world feels fresh….

Exciting Hands on Unit Study for Earth Day

ByErin March 6, 2017March 15, 2024

Learning to take care of our Earth is an important lesson for everyone, but especially kids. Our kids are our future and will be responsible for our Earth. Teaching them how to care for the Earth is just one part of the solution. Teaching them why we should take care of the Earth is just…

Pi Day Fun Math Game for All Ages

ByErin February 27, 2017February 15, 2023

Pi Day is approaching. Not Pie day…Pi Day. Although, if you want to celebrate Pi day with Pie, I don’t think anyone is going to stop you. I suggest a good apple pie, in fact. Anyway, Pi Day is March 14th. Why? Because March 14 is 3/14 which is oddly similar to 3.14, which are…

Presidents Day No Prep Printable Unit Study for Elementary

ByErin February 21, 2017January 4, 2020

This no prep printable presidents day unit study will make planning for presidents day so much easier for you! Math, reading, and other activities included!Presidents Day is one of those holidays that’s not really a holiday, in my opinion. I call it a not-holiday. It’s a nice reminder to learn a bit about presidents and…

Harry Potter Inspired Amortentia (Love Potion)

ByErin February 10, 2017May 21, 2023

This Harry Potter love potion doubles as a science experiment and a yummy treat. Learn about acids and bases with a bit of potion making fun. Combine little glass bottles, a tasty drink, and Harry Potter and we’ve got a good afternoon for the kids. Make it a science project and you’ve got a happy…