Multiplication Practice with Minecraft Multiplication Game
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Multiplication Practice with Minecraft Multiplication Game

Are you ready to level up your multiplication skills in a super fun way? Well, you’re in for a real treat because today’s blog post is all about a fantastic printable Minecraft multiplication game that’s going to make learning times tables a blast! If you’re a Minecraft lover like me, you already know that it’s…

Beach Math Logic Puzzles for Kids
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Beach Math Logic Puzzles for Kids

Are you ready to soak up some brain-boosting fun in the sun? Look no further than beach-themed logic puzzles! These puzzles combine the excitement of a seaside vacation with the thrill of solving math problems.  By using pictures to represent numbers and incorporating addition, multiplication, subtraction, and division, these puzzles are a fantastic way to…

Celebrate Pi Day by Writing in Pi-Lish
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Celebrate Pi Day by Writing in Pi-Lish

I love Pi Day. In fact, it’s one of my favorites holidays. And I love finding more and more activities to incorporate into our Pi Day festivities. When I first heard about Pi-Lish I got so excited and knew I had to find a way to incorporate it into our Pi Day celebrations. Looking for…

Simple I Know My Multiplication Fact Booklets
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Simple I Know My Multiplication Fact Booklets

Multiplication facts are not the most fun in terms of things to practice and learn. Well, at least that’s what many kids think. As a kid, I was the one who put forth all her effort and energy to learn my multiplication facts I thought it was fun. And if I’m being honest – I…

Coloring with Emotion – Art for Kids
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Coloring with Emotion – Art for Kids

I find it vital to introduce kids to art and famous artists at a young age. Not all kids will love art or enjoy learning about art history. But exposure is key. As parents and teachers, we can provide engaging activities centered around an art theme to introduce art and different art styles to our…

Chemistry Books You Absolutely Need
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Chemistry Books You Absolutely Need

We are a book family so you know I had to include a list of great chemistry books that you should probably own. Or at least have on hand for an excellent homeschool chemistry unit study. I wouldn’t necessarily buy all of these books – that would depend on how much your child is interested….

Make a Spectrometer for Chemistry
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Make a Spectrometer for Chemistry

Imagine a world in which fire, air, water, and earth were considered ‘the elements’. A world in which we didn’t know about oxygen or the role it plays. When people scoffed at the idea of atoms or tiny things you couldn’t see. Sounds much different than what we know and see today, right? But this…

Wizards Dueling – a Harry Potter Game
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Wizards Dueling – a Harry Potter Game

Last year I had the joy of teaching a Harry Potter class at our homeschool co-op. It was so much fun to delve into the world of Harry Potter every week and share it with some young Potterheads. One of the favorite activities was the Harry Potter style Wizard’s Dueling Game that we invented. How…

The Truth About Twaddle and How to Get Your Kids Reading
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The Truth About Twaddle and How to Get Your Kids Reading

I think most people would agree that reading is important for kids. But actually getting kids to read and to enjoy reading is a completely different matter. Perhaps knowing the importance of reading will motivate you to figure out the exact tricks to get your child to love reading. One of my favorites tricks is…

Harry Potter Transfiguration Class with Coloring Changing Mugs
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Harry Potter Transfiguration Class with Coloring Changing Mugs

No Harry Potter class would be complete without transfiguration, right?   Let’s not kid ourselves though. It’s hard for muggles to really learn transfiguration. No matter how many times I try to turn beetles into buttons, I still have just beetles. It’s not like potions where you can make a love potion for everyone! Or…

Reading Eggs Workbooks – Continue the Learning Offline, too
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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
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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…