If you are like us you toss a lot of empty toilet paper rolls into the recycling every month. But did you know there are a lot of great ways to reuse them? Including fun crafts with your kids? Here are some easy and fun crafts to get your creative juices running this Earth Day. …
I am thinking ahead to summer plans. Sunny warm days are more fun to think of than cold windy days and homeschool lessons still to be completed. Having backyard summer fun planned at home is a great way to enjoy being at home this summer instead of taking a family vacation. I wrote this series …
Nature studies are the perfect way to learn about the world around you. So many kids don’t spend enough time outside and there is so much learning that they are missing out on because of it. Nature studies are a great way to reintroduce your children to nature and all the wonders out there. You …
My almost 12-year-old, Austin, is a big animal lover, she has been for as long as I can remember. She loves them all. She is always learning about animals on her, through the huge piles of books that she brings home from the library, through documentaries, and hands-on learning. These animal research papers are just …
Kids love animals, whether that is being around them, learning about them, or having fun with some of these animal activities. These are easy for parents and fun for kids. Animal Activities for Kids You can combine one, or more of these fun activities with your homeschool lessons to add some hands-on learning, as a …
If you are looking to get into nature studies in your homeschool then look no farther than here. We’ll get you started on the right path. These nature study books are going to be a great addition to your nature-based lessons, inside or out. I think that books are the best addition to anything that …
Do your kids struggle with creative writing? My kids would look at me I was trying to torture them. Then again if I was given a blank page and told to write a story I would probably be drawing a blank too on what to write. Then I gave them this creative writing journal. Getting …
Learning to tell time is a big moment in your child’s life. It can be complicated, and it is easy for little learners to get overwhelmed. Let’s make it fun for them and use hands on learning materials. This set includes four different ways to learn to tell time. There are some good resources for …
These reasons to include nature-based learning in your homeschool can be a game changer. It can help shift your homeschool from a place of dreading school each day to looking forward to school. It can help shift energies in your homeschool. Everyone needs some fresh air and nature in their day. Reasons to Include Nature-Based …