Multiplication is one of those topics that we come back to again and again. For some reason, memorizing his times tables is the bane of Baloo’s existence. We don’t necessarily push it too hard, but I do think it is important. Having your multiplication tables memorized makes higher math so so so much easier. I…
I am a bibliophile to the core (that’s ‘book lover’ for those of us who like to appear fancy) and always expected that my kids would automatically be book lovers, too. I thought that would just be genetic. And while my kids do love books, it took time and effort to get us to that…
Math is one of the most important topics we will cover in homeschool. I firmly believe that. When my kids talk about what professions interest them, engineering almost always comes into play. But math is used in most professional areas these days. The problem with math is that it has to be learned from the…
Some kids act like sitting still is pure torture. Take Baloo (10) for instance. He isn’t a sitter. It is always a challenge to get him to sit, even for activities he loves. He just needs motion. I’m sure this contributes to the issues he has with writing, which I’ve talked about quite a lot….
Kids learn best when they are interested in something, and my kids are no exception to this rule. In fact, I think we spend more time exploring random topics that seem to evolve throughout the day than we spend on all other subjects combined. I kind of love that though. The information they learn when…
One reason we wanted to homeschool the boys was to encourage them to think, not just recite. Sometimes reciting is appropriate, but the ability to think through a problem or issue is a talent that is learned. And it’s not learned quickly but through practice. So many books, TV shows, and people just want to…
Learning a language, at any point in life, can develop brain pathways that make a significant difference throughout our lives. And don’t for one second believe the myth that it’s easier for kids to learn a new language – untrue! In fact, when using immersion programs adults and kids learn at the same speed (same…
I am a big fan of anything that makes learning to read a bit more fun and engaging. Reading is so challenging but so totally worth that, and many kids can see that from the beginning. Logi-Bear wants to read so so badly and he tries so so hard, but I still want him to…
I’m sure I don’t have the only kids that will talk your ear off about Minecraft, right? Baloo (nearly 10) and I just went on an errand that took about an hour total and I swear he did not take a breath the entire time. His entire stream of thoughts just came pouring out and…
Learning to read can be a really difficult task. But by making it fun, it’ll seem a lot easier. Each of the boys has presented a unique way of learning to read. So far they’ve all approached it differently. Baloo went with the method where he wouldn’t do anything and then one day he could…
Logi-Bear is well into learning his letters and letter sounds at the moment. He has chosen to learn uppercase, lowercase, and letter sounds all at the same time. He just doesnt have time to wait! So when Cassie mentioned that she was going to make full packs for each letter of the alphabet, focused on…
I am over the moon excited to share this product with you today. If you have kids that are struggling with math facts, you NEED Times Tales. Baloo is 9 and understands multiplication perfectly fine, but he’s not quick with his facts. When it gets up to 6 times 8 I start to lose him. …