For our Africa unit study during our homeschool year’s theme of countries and cultures we read some really great books. We studied the grasslands and African animals as well. Some of our favorite books were the books about real people that have made the world a better place like Wangari Maathai, the first African woman and […]
Editable Chore Chart for Kids
November 15, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Do your kids need help staying organized and knowing when to do their chores? Mine sure did! Even though the kids had the Editable Chore Cards for Kids to tell them how to do the chore, they were still needing guidance on when to complete their chores. To help them out, I made an Editable […]
Moon Crater Science Experiment
November 1, 2017 by 2 Comments
One of our homeschool unit studies has been about the moon. We’ve talked about every aspect of the moon–what it’s like to walk on the moon, the first moon landing, how the moon reflects light from the sun, how craters are made, and more. To show how craters are made and what the surface of […]
Magic Light Bulb Balloon Science Experiment
October 30, 2017 by 8 Comments
My kids love balloons. What kid doesn’t? So, it’s only natural that we would do balloon science experiments. There are lots of science experiments with balloons out there, but this Magic Light Bulb Balloon Science Experiment is the most fascinating of all. My kids were mesmerized and asked to do it over and over again. […]
India Books for Kids
October 23, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Our study of countries and cultures led us to India this time. We learned about the many folktales, the culture, and their beliefs from this list of India Books for Kids. While their religious beliefs are different from ours, I think it is still important to expose our children to various beliefs and compare them […]
China Books for Kids
October 16, 2017 by 1 Comment
As we’ve been studying countries and cultures in our homeschool, we’ve read some really great children’s books about China. These China books for kids have taught us about the way of life in China and the rich culture full of legends and Chinese folktales. Every time I post a new book list for kids I always […]
2017-2018 5th Grade Homeschool Curriculum
September 4, 2017 by 1 Comment
It’s hard to believe I have a 5th grader this year, but I do. That means I’m beginning my 6th year of homeschooling! This year our curriculum seems to take a step up in the difficulty level. I will admit that I’m a little nervous to see how it all plays out because it seems […]
2017-2018 Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum
September 4, 2017 by 2 Comments
It’s hard to believe that my youngest is in kindergarten this year. We waited an extra year to start him because of his birthday and his sensory processing disorder, but it’s finally here! I always love to share what homeschool curriculum we’re using–partly as a record for myself, but also as information for others. You […]
Using Online Reading Games in Your Homeschool
August 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
As much as I’d like to be a homeschool supermom, the fact of the matter is that I’m not. I have two boys in completely different learning stages–a 5th grader and a kindergartner. How do I give both boys the one-on-one attention they need, but still keep the other one engaged in learning? I use […]
Writers in Residence Homeschool Writing Curriculum
August 24, 2017 by 2 Comments
Writing and Math. Those are the bane of my son’s existence. He’s not a fan of either one, but if he had to choose one over the other, it would be writing. Finding a homeschool writing curriculum for him has been a challenge. I haven’t been too impressed with the options I’ve found and neither […]
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