Many homeschoolers choose to learn using workbooks and textbooks just like school kids. Even if you don't use a full homeschool curriculum, you may want to teach your kids certain things. There can be a nice balance between lots of freedom and life learning, with a mix of some introduction of tools and curriculum. Some unschoolers will disagree and … [Read more...]
7 Great Books for Kids About Feelings
Everyone has to learn to deal with difficult feelings. Big emotions are something kids feel and express, but need to learn how to put into words as they grow older. Sometimes they don't even understand how they are feeling or why they are feeling a certain way. These picture books are perfect to get your kids thinking about all the different … [Read more...]
28 Rainy Day Activities for Kids
Kids are pretty self sufficient when it comes to entertaining themselves on rainy days. However, after a few days of being cooped up inside, or maybe even a few hours, they can start to get tired of their same old go-to games and activities. You might be tired of their proclamations of boredom and incessant hassling of each other, if you have more … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Pizza Night
We used to have pizza night once a week. It was a nice break from having to cook and, of course, something everyone enjoyed, so, no whining from anyone about what's for dinner. After switching to a gluten-free diet, we were lucky to have many great pizza places around town that offered gluten free crust. None of us are celiac, so we didn't need … [Read more...]
Learn About Penguins
Animals are always a favorite topic in our homeschool learning. Preschool, Kindergarten, or early elementary homeschooling is the perfect time for unit studies. I let the kids loose in the library and we find all sorts of books about animals. We usually choose one animal they are especially interested in and then try to find many different kinds … [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...]
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...]
Wonderful Childrens Books Every Mom Should Read with Her Kids
Motherhood is an amazing adventure and there really is nothing that compares. The moment you become a mom, your heart grows to aching. These are my favorite kids books in this collection of wonderful books to share with your child that show a glimpse of the relationship between mother and child; the bond and the infinite love a mom feels for her … [Read more...]
Learn About Flowers with These Beautiful Kids Books
Do your little gardeners love flowers? My daughter would love if we grew only a flower garden rather than a vegetable garden. We had a great time recently identifying plants and flowers that were growing in our front yard. We moved here a year ago and I was not sure what every plant was in the landscaping that we were left with. We were thrilled to … [Read more...]
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