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Harry Potter Transfiguration Class with Coloring Changing Mugs

ByErin October 19, 2018January 2, 2020

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…

Learn All About Cells with Slime

ByErin October 4, 2018January 2, 2020

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….

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Reading Eggs Workbooks – Continue the Learning Offline, too

ByErin September 20, 2018January 2, 2020

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

ByErin September 18, 2018January 2, 2020

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

ByErin September 11, 2018January 2, 2020

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…

Ultimate Guide to an Awesome Shark Week

ByErin July 18, 2018June 8, 2023

What is it about sharks that is so alluring? Their size? Ferocity? I’m not sure. I would prefer they stay in the ocean and I stay out of the ocean. But my kids (and many many other people) seem to love watching sharks, learning about sharks, and just general shark stuff. So I’ll bite (excuse…

Shark Life Cycle Game – STEAM Gameschooling

ByErin July 16, 2018January 2, 2020

Did you know how sharks give birth? Apparently, it’s not as straightforward as some species! Some sharks are oviparous and some are viviparous. Or some lay eggs and some have live births. This is a fun game to learn about the viviparous sharks, or the ones that have live births! Shark Life Cycle Game…

Ancient Egypt Escape Room Style Activity

ByErin May 31, 2018January 2, 2020

If your goal is to find a fun activity to review some Ancient Egypt vocabulary, facts, or the like, then I have the activity for you. Escape rooms are becoming a big deal and many people are successfully incorporating them into educational situations. I knew that this would be something my kids would love. It’s different…

Train Sight Word Game – Great Reading Practice

ByErin May 25, 2018January 2, 2020

Sight words have not been a focus of ours and I can tell that some of my kids struggle with the rule breaker words. So we needed a fun way to practice reading the sight words! And what better way than a train themed sight word game! Train Sight Word Game With sight words, it’s…

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How to Fit Spanish Lessons Into a Busy Homeschool Schedule

ByErin April 20, 2018August 15, 2023

Learning a foreign language has always been on my list of things to do. I’ve wanted to be bilingual since I can’t remember. I’ve always thought we would Homeschooling Spanish or Latin or some language. But there is a big difference between wanting to learn something and taking the time to actually learn it. I…

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How to Teach Young Kids to Code with Toys

ByErin April 5, 2018January 2, 2020

Coding is the most important job of the future. I’ve seen this headline (and similar) many times over the past years. Coding is a skill that now bridges many different fields and career paths, from IT to art careers. Basically, coding is a worthwhile venture. Now pair that with kids who love all things technological and…

Minecraft Multiplication Code Breaker with Minecraft Puns

ByErin February 5, 2018January 12, 2020

It’s time for more Minecraft multiplication printables! We all want our kids to enjoy schoolwork, right? But sometimes it’s not 100% possible. We all will be faced with something in life that we don’t really want to do but it ultimately good for us. Like practicing math facts. So I just do my best to…