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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…
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Simple Popsicle Stick Chain Reactions
November 28, 2014
Popsicle/Craft Stick Chain Reactions - Herringbone and Clever Levers Of all the craft materials we have ever purchased, I have to say that we have gotten the most bang for…
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Pipe Cleaner Calculator Addition and Subtraction Tool
November 10, 2014
Here's a simple math manipulative for kids who are learning to add and subtract! Owen is in kindergarten, but he wants to have a math assignment every day just like…
