For a long time now my little family has been living in survival mode. You could say I'm becoming an expert at homeschooling through stressful times. We're scraping by as I try to make enough to support my family and keep our home in one of the most expensive places in the U.S. on one small income. My husband is disabled so I had to take on … [Read more...]
Top Online Reading Curriculum for Dyslexia
Planning homeschooling has been easy for me so far. I follow my children's interests and we do a ton of hands on activities for science, history, and art. Math can be as easy as playing games and setting up a play store. Reading has consisted of, well, lots of reading. However, as my kids get older homeschool language arts has been a more difficult … [Read more...]
Learn About China Childrens Books
Learn about China 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 kids books about China to your homeschool curriculum or supplement your … [Read more...]
Kids Books Chinese New Year
Do you celebrate Chinese New Year? Start a new tradition this year and learn about he celebration of the New Year, the traditions, and the zodiac of the Chinese calendar. A fun place to start is always with some engaging picture books. Learn about the Chinese culture and curl up with a new favorite book. Below I share some suggestions for kids … [Read more...]
Learn About Chickens Kids Books
We go to an organic working farm once a month with a group of homeschoolers and work all parts of the farm from caring for animals like chickens, to prepping soil, planting, and harvesting. The kids get hands on learning about healthy foods, and all aspects of farming using science, math, and working outdoors together. Catching chickens and … [Read more...]
Adorable Easter Craft – Spring Baby Chicks
Are you looking for a last minute DIY Easter craft you can actually do? Something that doesn't require a ton of time or obscure supplies? If you're like me, you waited till the last minute to decide, hey, lets do some Easter crafts together! And why not! Holidays are about spending time with family. Don't worry about perfection, but enjoy time … [Read more...]
Top Four Types of Books to Gift Kids
Books make wonderful, lasting gifts. Whether you are shopping for holiday gifts for kids, educational gifts to grow your home library, or educational books for your homeschool curriculum, books are always a good choice! Here are just a very few of our favorite books and a suggestion of types of books that make the best gifts for kids. Books Make … [Read more...]
Easy Thankfulness Crafts for Kids
Simple Thankfulness Crafts This is an easy craft to put together that teaches thankfulness and helps kids think positively and gratefully of the things they have in their lives during the Thanksgiving season. Lets raise up kind, caring, compassionate kids that appreciate all they have, from their home and belongings, to the family, … [Read more...]
Top Four Ways to Raise Grateful Kids
In our world of instant gratification and distraction, it can be hard for kids to take the time to realize how good they have it, how much they have, and to be grateful for it. And it can be hard for you as well, as a parent, to be an example of gratitude.For Thanksgiving this year I wanted to share tips that I have learned along the way in … [Read more...]
10 Books Fathers Need to Read to Their Kids
Celebrate Dad this Fathers day with some special time reading with your kids. There are many great books about Fathers for Dads to read to their kids. Many studies show how important it is for kids to hear Daddy read to them. Strengthen that bond between father and daughter or father and son and show your kids what it means to be their dad in these … [Read more...]
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