Word problems can be a great way to help kids understand the context in which we use math. So often we teach math in an abstract way that it can be hard for kids (and adults) to understand how to use the concepts. Word problems aren’t the only way to illustrate the usefulness of math…
Baloo and I were recently working on fact families. As we worked through them I thought it would be nice to have a simple resource that he could go back to when needed. We started making these little fact family booklets. They’re very simple easy to put together! We’ve taken to reading a lot…
I love word problems. I think it’s the math lover in me. But I also think they show math in a more logical sense for young kids. Instead of “why are we adding 3+4” it’s a short story. Anyway, I put together some autumn/fall themed word problems! The first 5 are addition within 5 and…
Are my kids the only ones in this generation who don’t know Frankenstein? Someone please tell me I’m not alone… Maybe they’re just not quite old enough or something. I’m not sure, but these kids are acting like they have no clue who Frankenstein is and that’s just crazy talk to me. Of course,…
Are you working on telling time with your kids? I made these colorful cards for some fun time telling practice! Telling time is often one of those skills you just have to practice to get better at. And honestly, I still have to think about it when reading a clock! I made cards for time…
Candy Corn. The one candy that almost no one likes! Yet, it’s widely popular this time of year. I have never really been a fan but the boys do love it. I mean, it’s basically sugar, a lot of cruddy stuff, and food coloring. But Baloo specifically requested candy corn school and I rarely turn down…
For day 2 of my 31 days of Homeschool Printables I bring you cutting strip art! Last week I put out these cutting strip printables to download. I couldn’t wait to use them with Royal, but I wanted to wait until we could buy some colored paper. We finally had a chance to print…
After taking the month of September off from BOB Printables, we are back again for set 4! I’m teaming up with Becky from This Reading Mama and Cassie from 3 Dinosaurs again as well! This is also the first part of my 31 Days of Homeschool Printables series!! I hope you’ll check back throughout the…