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Pirate Skip Counting Puzzles for Beginning Multiplication

ByErin October 3, 2017July 31, 2023

I only recently realized how useful skip counting is when it comes to multiplication. We didn’t learn repeated addition as kids and I never made the connection between skip counting as multiplication. But if kids can memorize skip counting, they can definitely multiply! Each skill goes hand in hand. And I think a child that…

Punctuation Guides for Kids – Booklet and Posters

ByErin September 12, 2017January 3, 2020

These punctuation small books and posters are great for kids who need a gentle reminder on what marks to use! Plus they are fun and colorful.Punctuation is not my best friend. And my kids aren’t super into punctuation either. But I know punctuation is important and that they will have to learn it eventually. So…

Pumpkin Easy Reader Book for Sight Word Reading

ByErin September 8, 2017January 3, 2020

This fun pumpkin easy reader is great for kids starting to read. Work on a few sight words with a fun theme and cute booklet!We are loving easy reader books over here. Logi-Bear enjoys having books all his own that he can read to himself. And I enjoy being able to work on one sight…

Pumpkin Addition Clip Cards for Fun Math Practice

ByErin September 7, 2017January 3, 2020

Addition facts are more fun with clip cards and a good theme. These pumpkin addition clip cards are perfect for addition practice.Memorizing addition facts is important and boring. But it doesn’t have to be boring. Kids can practice addition facts with pumpkins! It is day 4 of Pumpkin week! Make sure to sign up…

Pumpkin Digraph and Graphing for Fun Reading and Math

ByErin September 6, 2017January 3, 2020

Combine two subjects with one activity in this fun pumpkin digraph and graphing set! Work on sounding out words that begin with digraphs! I love combining two subjects into one activity. In this case, reading and graphing. We have been working on digraphs and I’m going to be honest, Logi-Bear isn’t impressed with the English…

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1st Grade Secular Homeschool Curriculum Choices

ByErin September 3, 2017January 3, 2020

It’s that time of year – back to school! I don’t tend to do a big back to school shindig. We, more or less, school year round and dump things that aren’t working as we go. We have two main focuses this year: Kindness and Experiences. Kindness because we’ve developed a sarcastic tendency and I…

Roll a Magical Creature Fun Writing Prompts and Practice

ByErin August 29, 2017June 28, 2023

Kids don’t always love to write but with fun writing prompts, it’s much easier. This Zoey and Sassafrass themed roll a creature is the perfect prompt!Royal (8) has fallen in love with Zoey and Sassafrass books. He flew through the first three (and then re-read them each) and now he’s anxiously awaiting the 4th book….

Fun Online Reading Games for Early Readers

ByErin August 28, 2017January 3, 2020

Sometimes even the most eager readers need more entertaining methods of learning to read. That’s Logi-Bear in a nutshell. He’s quickly learning but really needs more practice. However, a lot of reading practice is overwhelming to him so we rely on games. And naturally, online reading games are the major favorite. So Reading Eggs was…

Hands on Addition with the Apple Make 10 Addition Game

ByErin August 16, 2017March 21, 2024

We’ve been working hard on learning addition facts like doubles and ten facts! This game is a great way to practice the 10 facts with an adorable apple theme. Apples are a great theme any time of year – but especially during the fall. And there are so many ways to expand upon the theme…

Apple Skip Counting by 2s Puzzles

ByErin August 11, 2017January 3, 2020

These apple themed puzzles are great for skip counting! Work on skip counting by 2s with fun apple skip counting puzzles.Skip counting is one of those topics where practicing is the only way to learn it. But it’s so important to work on it because it comes in useful when learning other math concepts later….

Apple SuDoKu Printables Puzzles for Kids

ByErin August 10, 2017January 29, 2020

This printable apple sudoku puzzle is a great logic game for kids! Work on deduction skills with a mini SuDoKu puzzle that is just right for kids! What is it about puzzles that is so much fun? I’m not sure, but I love SuDoKu. I find it soothing (not the impossible ones) and they make…

Apple Beginning Reading with CVC Words

ByErin August 9, 2017June 12, 2023

Reading fluency and practice can be fun with a great theme. These apple themed CVC words are great for practicing reading with a fun, hands on approach. I love watching kids learn to read but there is no doubt that teaching a child to read can be frustrating. After they develop the understanding of how…