This past school year was the first year we began seriously using curriculum. Oh, we've dabbled here and there, using a few pages from this math curriculum and a chapter from that reading curriculum. We are relaxed homeschoolers or unschoolers, so, we mostly learn through hands on and experience, playing games, researching interests and learning as … [Read more...]
Top Wordless Picture Books
We love picture books and of course the more reading practice the better, right? But have you considered the value in wordless picture books? Wordless picture books can stretch the imagination and provide a great opportunity for story creating and story telling. Wordless picture books are not just for toddlers, I'm not talking about board books … [Read more...]
Kids Books About Baseball
Baseball is America's favorite past time, right? I admit, I've never been a big fan, myself, but it seems every kids goes through a Baseball loving phase. My son was in T-Ball when he was 4 and loved every second of it! My favorite part was when both teams crowded together to watch as earth worm wriggle over the dirt. We had pretty awesome coaches … [Read more...]
Love to Learn Blog Hop 23
Welcome to the Love to Learn Blog Hop A collection of educational activities to instill a life long love of learning in our children. Enjoy learning through play, nature, crafts, and many other educational activities. This is a PIN-IT PARTY Your hosts will pin our favorite posts to our Pinterest boards! I encourage you to do the … [Read more...]
Learning About Italy Childrens Books
Learn about Italy through these fun and inspiring children's books. Learning about different cultures, people and places around the world is so important so our kids learn appreciation of others and know their way of life is only one way to live in our big wide world. Add these books about Italy to your homeschool curriculum or supplement your … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Make a DIY Fidget Spinner
Having a Fidget Spinner is all the rage these days. I kept seeing them online, but as my kids are homeschooled they don't hear about cool fads and the latest toys as quickly. The Fidget Spinner craze does not seem to be going away any time soon, so I began wondering when I would hear my kids ask for one. Especially my son, as he plays games online, … [Read more...]
Learning About Japan Childrens Books
If only I could travel to Japan and immerse my kids in Japanese culture to learn about it first hand! For now, we will have to learn about Japan through books, crafts, and foods. Learning about different cultures, people and places around the world teaches respect for all types of people and appreciation of others. Here are some great books about … [Read more...]
Learning About Africa Childrens Books
How I would love to travel to Africa and go on safari! That would be the ultimate way to teach my kids about African culture, but, since we can't get there, we can still learn about Africa through books and other ways. Learning about different cultures, people and places around the world is a fantastic way to learn respect for all types of people … [Read more...]
Learning About France Childrens Books
I would love to teach my kids about other cultures and countries by traveling the world, but, as it is not something I can do right now, we can still learn about them through books and other ways. Learning about different cultures and languages, how we are similar and how we differ, is a fantastic way to learn respect for all types of people and … [Read more...]
Poetry and Rhyme Crafts and Activities
Rhythms of poetry and rhyme are enjoyable for every kid. The earlier kids are exposed to poetry, the more they appreciate it and begin to love it. Matching rhymes helps kids really listen to the sounds they are hearing and pick out similar sounds. It helps with reading comprehension and is a step toward learning to read. These fun poetry and … [Read more...]
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