3 Ways to Save Money by Reusing Homeschool Items
Homeschooling expenses can add up. Here are three ways to save money by reusing items in your homeschool this year.
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!
Homeschool | CTCMath | Elementary | Math | Middle School | Preschool - K
8 Ways to Make Math Problems Fun for Kids
Math doesn’t have to be boring, much less impossible! As homeschool parents, we have the freedom to find ways to make math problems enjoyable and help our kids build a strong foundation in math.
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…
Extracurricular Activities at an Online School
Are you looking for extracurricular activities for your homeschooler? Some families are fortunate to have lots of opportunities for extracurricular activities in their local communities, but others may need to look online for them. Fortunately, it’s easier than ever to find great online sources for extracurricular activities of all kinds! Whether your children attend an…
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…
7 Challenges of Homeschooling an Only Child
Your family is simple – mom, dad, child. Homeschooling an only child has to be simple, right? You can get through all of the daily assignments without having to worry about teaching the other siblings or bouncing a baby in your lap. This isn’t quite the case. Instead, smaller families also face unique challenges when…
10 Best Reasons to Try Family Reading
10 Reasons to Try Family Reading Reading is something our children will need to do throughout their lives. Because it’s such a necessary part of life, they might as well enjoy it, right? There are lots of reasons why it’s important for our children to become good readers and plenty of ways it will benefit…
Homeschool | CTCMath | Elementary | Math | Middle School | Preschool - K
15 Easy Ways to Teach Math in the Kitchen
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and this is perhaps even more true in a homeschooling home! That’s because the kitchen is a transformative place where ingredients become meals, but it’s also a place where all types of learning can be transformed into something tangible and hands-on. Today, we’re sharing 15 hands-on ways…
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…
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…
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…
