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Melted Crayon Rocks - Simple Art Project for Kids
May 14, 2015
Here's a simple art project for kids - decorate rocks with melted crayon! This morning, I needed something to keep three of the boys busy. We found this project on…
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How to Make a PVC Pipe Xylophone Instrument
March 18, 2015
This week, we have been exploring the mathematics of music with a homemade PVC pipe xylophone! This was one of those projects that sort of evolved. The boys have been…
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Hands-On Activities for Beginning Readers
March 12, 2015
I am currently teaching my third son to read, and one thing that I have noticed about beginning readers is that they are WIGGLY! When my oldest son was learning…
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How to Build a Simple Electromagnetic Train
March 10, 2015
Here is an interesting project for kids that explores both electricity and magnetism - build a simple electromagnetic train! This intriguing video has been making it's way around Facebook... it's…
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Colorful Chemical Reaction Experiments for Kids
March 3, 2015
Here are three colorful chemical reactions to do with kids! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. We've been studying chemistry in our science book (Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics),…
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Two Science Experiments with Density
February 18, 2015
Here are two simple science experiments for kids that demonstrate the concept of density! This year we have been reading the newest book in the Young Explorers series from Apologia…
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A Day in the Life of a Homeschooling Mom of Five
February 15, 2015
Ever wondered what it's like to homeschool five kids? How we get it all done? What a day looks like? I thought it might be fun to record an entire…
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40+ Activities for Preschoolers
January 4, 2015
Whether you have one preschooler or several, here are some ideas for keeping preschoolers busy! For this post, I chose to especially focus on activities that preschoolers can do independently…
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Tips for Homeschooling When You Have a Baby or Toddler (Or Both!)
January 4, 2015
Here are some survival tips for homeschooling when you also have a baby or toddler in the house. (Or both!) Little ones definitely make homeschooling more challenging. Babbling toddlers make…
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Transitioning from Homeschooling to University Model Schooling
January 4, 2015
This semester will mark a big change for our family - our oldest child is going to school for the first time! Since we have been homeschoolers forever and since…
