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Homeschooling: How do you know if you are covering enough?
July 18, 2016
Homeschooling parents, do you wonder if you are covering everything that your child needs to learn? Do you worry about not doing enough? I know I do! This is something…
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DIY Pattern Building Blocks: An Awesome STEM Activity for Kids!
July 17, 2016
These simple pattern blocks are easy to make, and they have been a huge hit with my kids! There are so many ways to learn and discover with this fun…
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Build Some LEGO Nerf Targets!
July 10, 2016
Build Nerf targets out of LEGO® bricks! This awesome building challenge combines two of our favorite things. I love thinking of Nerf target games for the boys because then they…
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Make a Ping Pong Ball Launcher!
July 6, 2016
Shoot ping pong balls through the air with this fun (and simple!) homemade toy. You probably have everything on hand to make one, and it's a great opportunity to learn…
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Learn the Alphabet Bingo Game
June 28, 2016
Here's another fun alphabet activity for kids - alphabet bingo! This game is simple to make with materials you have on hand, and my preschooler loved it. I made bingo…
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Turn a Cardboard Box into an Epic Marble Run
June 23, 2016
Use cardboard, craft sticks, and hot glue to create an epic marble run! The marbles land in paper cups at the bottom of the track. This is a fantastic engineering…
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How to Make Squishy Sand Play Dough
June 20, 2016
Mix up some squishy homemade sand play dough for beach pretend play! This play dough is so easy to make, and it keeps well in an airtight container for a…
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Science for Kids: Make Old Pennies Shiny Again!
June 19, 2016
Here's a simple chemistry project for kids to explore - make old pennies shiny and clean again with salt and vinegar! Why do pennies look dull and brown as they…
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Our Summer Learning Motivation Plan
June 15, 2016
This year, we are home schooling through the summer. I hadn't planned to, and I had even announced to the boys that we would be starting summer vacation right after…
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Four Simple Alphabet Games that Preschoolers will Love
June 14, 2016
These alphabet learning activities require very little preparation, and my preschoolers loved them! For each of these games, we used a alphabet chart that I made out of a square…
