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How Big was Goliath?
December 13, 2010
Today's advent tree reading was about David and Goliath. (Well, when I say "today," I mean the one we did today, which was the reading for December 11th. But if…
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Build a Bird Nest Science Project
December 8, 2010
I've blogged about our science curriculum before because I absolutely love it! We are doing Exploring Creation Zoology Vol. 1: Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day from Apologia. The first…
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Snowman Watercolor Painting
November 28, 2010
Here is a fun activity to kick off the Christmas season! I can't remember where I got this idea, but the first time I tried it was when I worked…
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Elementary Math Bar Graph Activity
October 21, 2010
I have found that one of the best ways to get Aidan engaged in math is to put away the worksheets and do something that relates to real life. He…
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A couple math games
September 20, 2010
We have a 2nd grade math curriculum that I really like, but I am supplementing with some additional hands-on activities. Children learn so much by doing and exploring. Worksheets are…
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Fishing for ABC's
September 10, 2010
This super-easy activity has been a favorite for my boys! It always holds their interest longer than I expect it to. We use a dowel rod to be our fishing…
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Easy-to-Make Accessories for Cowboys and Indians
September 4, 2010
Our family really loves Schleich figures. Schleich is a German company that makes realistic plastic animals and people. They are a little on the expensive side, but we have found…
