Preschool Play with a Tub of Rice

All of my boys have enjoyed sensory experience, such as digging in pinto beans, but my third son is the most… Read More

Mom’s Guide to Dinner Table Behavior

Dear Boys, Our home doesn’t appear to me to resemble a barn, but somehow our mealtime manners might lead people to… Read More

Exploring Volume in First Grade Math

This year, Gresham is doing first grade math with Making Math Meaningful. We have finally landed on MMM after sampling several math programs. Read More

Build a Moving Target for Nerf Guns

Over the weekend, my husband had the idea that it would be fun to build a moving target for… Read More

Teach Young Children to Clean with a Simple Game

After posting a guide to cleaning with kids last week, I got to thinking that it might be helpful to share a quick… Read More

Lego Fun Friday: Bridge Building Challenge

It’s time for LEGO® Fun Friday! This is the building challenge for today (announced at the end of… Read More

DIY Scrabble Photo Collage

This year, I wanted to do something special for my husband for Valentine’s Day. We usually have a habit… Read More

Turtle Activities for Preschoolers

Last week was turtle week at our home school! Turtle Patterns Owen (age 3) had fun counting and making patterns… Read More

Egg Carton Turtle Craft

Last week was turtle week in our homeschooling! The older boys had arrived at the turtle chapter in their science book (… Read More

Chores for Kids: A Guide to Cleaning with Kids by Room and Age

Want to raise kids that are hard-working and responsible? Then it might be a good idea to let them clean that mess up themselves! According… Read More