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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…

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Secular Science Homeschool Curriculum List for Elementary

ByErin July 14, 2018July 28, 2020

Secular science curriculum is one of the most sought-after items in the secular homeschool community. Finding quality resources that cover everything we want, in a manner that we understand, and in a style we desire is like searching for a rainbow unicorn. What makes a science curriculum secular? It’s interesting to me that there is not…

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…

Play The Royal Game of Ur – a History Game from Mesopotamia

ByErin May 24, 2018January 2, 2020

It’s not hard to make history come alive by adding in activities, crafts, projects, and of course, history games! History is much better when it feels like play and not work. So I had to make a version of the Mesopotamian game that we call The Royal Game of Ur. What better way to connect…

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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…

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…

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7 Ways to Incorporate a Timeline Into Your American History Lessons

ByErin January 31, 2018January 2, 2020

As a child, history wasn’t a strong topic for me. I remember the transition from social studies to history and the frustration at having to memorize meaningless events and dates. I never managed to care in which year Washington was born. I have never benefited from memorizing the exact day a war began or a…

Minecraft No Prep Multiplication Pack for Fun Math Practice

ByErin January 17, 2018January 2, 2020

Minecraft is absolutely the best educational motivator in our house. So I’m always ready to include a bit more Minecraft in our lessons. It’s only natural that we’d eventually get to more Minecraft multiplication since the Minecraft Multiplication Game went over so well! Minecraft No Prep Pack This pack in no prep, which is my…

Zoey and Sassafras Science Vocabulary Wordsearch and Crossword

ByErin January 15, 2018January 2, 2020

I love introducing my kids to new science concepts and words. Reading Zoey and Sassafras is a great way to find those concepts and learn about them in a meaningful way. Sometimes we need a bit of extra reinforcement to remember the new words, which is why I wanted to make these crosswords and word…

Chinese New Year Hands On Unit Study

ByErin January 5, 2018January 25, 2024

My favorite method of learning about other cultures is learning about and participating in their holidays. I think holidays often bring out the best in people and emanate happiness. And when my kids think of other cultures, I don’t want them to be bogged down by the differences or the not as wonderful parts. I…