These multiplication booklets are perfect for learning multiplication from the beginning. Math comes super easy for some kids, they just pick it right up while others need a little more practice. There is nothing wrong with needing a little more practice and making practice a little fun, or creative help. Multiplication Booklets for Math Practice …
Planning out your homeschool year can sound and seem very daunting. On one hand, planning for a full year at a time can backfire, what happens if the curriculum you choose isn’t working for your family, or isn’t enough. But on the other hand, you don’t have to worry about not being ready and getting …
We have to keep a homeschool portfolio for each child for each year that we homeschool. I have been keeping physical, paper portfolios for each year, only to scan the work my kids have done so that I can send it to our school board. This has gotten me to thinking that maybe instead of …
There is a reason that finding secular curriculum is hard, and that’s because secular homeschooling is a newer concept than those with religious views. Secular curriculum is always picked apart by homeschoolers, from the actual content to the creators of the curriculum. I wrote a post recently about curriculum that is often under fire. Why …
Teaching photography to them no matter their age seems natural, and a fun way to spend time together. I take a lot of photos, of everything, be it blog related or my kids are being silly/cute/a pain in the butt, I take pictures. With me always taking pictures my kids have naturally taken an interest …
I know that planning field trips can be daunting when you think about all the lesson plans that you want or need to get through. Who wants to add to everything you already have on your plate? I think that field trips are better than lessons because that hands-on, first-hand experience of seeing something up …
We have found the perfect language arts program, it has spelling components, writing styles, and curriculum reading. But not all books are meant for everyone, different tastes, and likes for different people. I know I can’t read just anything, I need to be interested in the topic and storyline. Why do we expect children to …
There are a lot of different streaming services for your homeschool in 2021. There are probably too many to choose from if you are trying to keep your streaming services cost under what it cost comparable to cable cost. But they can add a great element to your lessons with documentaries as such. Streaming Services …
Everyone wonders just how homeschoolers manage to get everything done, how long it takes you each and everyday to get all the subjects done, and how many hours per week you spend homeschooling. I am in a lot of groups on Facebook for homeschoolers and I see the question all the time. How long it …