3 Top Tips to Help You Take Homeschool Outside
Here are some ways to take your homeschool outside, adapt your homeschool schedule to allow for outside time, and plan your schoolwork based on outdoor time.
Homeschool | Elementary | Funschooling | Middle School | Preschool - K | Science | Subject
3 Easy Bird Nature Study Activity Ideas
Here are some ideas for a homeschool Bird Nature Study to combine a little learning with a lot of fun!
10+ Easy St. Patrick’s Day Crafts & Activities
No matter your heritage or religious beliefs, you, too, can be Irish for a day in March! There are many fun St. Patrick’s Day crafts and activities to help celebrate this day with your kids–from the fun and whimsical leprechaun with his pot of gold to a four-leaf clover that is supposed to bring good…
The Ultimate List of Dr. Seuss Activities for Dr. Seuss Day!
Dr. Seuss is one the most beloved names in all literature, for adults and children alike! We love him for his fun rhymes, whimsical creatures, and the way that his stories share big ideas in simple ways. For all of these reasons (and so many more), we continue to celebrate this special author on the…
4 Hacks for Learning Geography Through Play
Learning geography through play is one way to inspire curiosity and help your kids not only learn this vital subject but also enjoy it and remember the things they are learning. While many of us homeschooling parents like to dot our “i’s” and cross our “t’s”, it seems like our children want education to be…
Homeschool | Elementary | Funschooling | Grade Levels | Language Arts | Math | Preschool - K | Science | Subject
Easy Fall Unit Studies for Homeschoolers
Now that fall is here, celebrate by going outside to enjoy the weather and by making hot apple cider! Here are some ways to celebrate in your homeschool, too, with these easy fall unit studies for homeschoolers! I love to celebrate our constantly changing world by creating unit studies surrounding the current season. This has…
How to Make Corn Husk Dolls (with Free Printable Instructions)
Corn husk dolls are one of the earliest known play items in the Americas. Native American children played with them long before the first pilgrims arrived on these shores. When early American colonists settled here, the Native Americans helped them survive by introducing them to corn and its many uses. Among these uses, colonial children…
Montessori Fabric Box Tutorial
What is the deal with the Montessori Fabric Box? What is so important about matching up fabric swatches? Well, this work is much more than that. It teaches your child sensorial skills, targeting texture, feel, and appearance. Your child also learns discrimination, coordination, and fine motor skills, just to name a few. Do you love…
DIY Fine Motor Skills for Preschoolers
Are you looking for practical but fun ways to incorporate fine motor skills practice into your preschoolers’ day? I recently decided to come up with some fun ways for my children to practice fine motor skills without having to spend a lot of money on materials. Below, you’ll see how I created my own DIY…
Zoo Scavenger Hunt Printables + Book Lists
When heading off to a place like a zoo or a museum, it can be helpful to have an activity on hand to keep the children busy and interested. Scavenger hunts are a great way to do this! They keep the kids paying attention, asking questions, and eager to see each thing in anticipation of…
Easy Decorative Pumpkin Paper Bag Craft
It’s October, which means we can officially get excited about fall! I love the cooler weather, the beautiful leaves, and the traditions of autumn! This season is also perfect for outdoor adventures and indoor crafts. If you’re looking for an easy, fun indoor craft that takes some inspiration from nature, this pumpkin paper bag craft…
Fall Yarn Leaf Magnets
Fall is my favorite season. One of the things I enjoy the most about it is the beautiful colors of the changing leaves. That’s probably why I was drawn to these neat fall yarn leaf magnets! I saw these fall yarn leaf magnets in one of my family/parenting magazines many years ago. At that time,…
