We do a LOT of kids activities at home and I mean A LOT! I like using kids calendars because they are easy to make, help tie in learning with fun activities and make it way easier to stay organized. Activity calendars are great for: Homeschooling Babysitters/ Nanny After school activities School Breaks (our printables …
Do your kids go to summer camp? I have been looking into it and it’s a little pricey in our area & my son is still pretty young (not sure if he’ll actually stay all day or not want to go some of the days) so I was thinking for a fraction of the cost …
This easy playdough recipe smells amazing, is ready in minutes and is calming for kids. Playdough Recipe Ingredients: 2.75 cups Flour 1 cup salt 2 tbsp Cream of tartar 1.5-2 cups of hot water (add 1.5 cups first then stir and add more if needed) 2 tbsp. oil 30 drops Lavender Essential Oil Optional: food …
My son LOVES art! It used the be the only thing that would hold his short attention span. He wasn’t the kind of 3 year old where you could set out crayons or markers and just let him have at it. I’d have to repaint many, many walls. So once a week I’d dig out …
2 Sides of homeschooling Time management for multiple grades Curriculum management for multiple grades Choosing and managing curriculum for multiple grades Muliti-age curriculum When to ditch the packaged curriculum and plan your own How to create your own curriculum Huge Time Savers 2-Step Curriculum Planning Maximize your planning/ prep time How to set up a …
We began homeshooling by accident. I had no intention of homeschooling and to be honest the thought used to terrify me (and I’m a credentialed teacher). We started at the lowest point of entry, books. Reading lots and lots of books, spending time together playing, singing, laughing & learning and just having good old-fashioned family …
Counting is an important beginning math skill and kids need a lot of practice especially when they’re first starting out. Here is a book list of our 50 favorite counting books for kids. This Post contains affiliate links, for more information see my disclosure policy. Counting Books for Toddler & PreK Lamaze Counting book gift set by …
… it’s IMPERATIVE! Did you know that when you practice counting with your kids you are building their future understanding of math? Counting with visual and tactile aids is important for a child’s foundation and counting practice doesn’t (or SHOULDN’T) stop in the lower grades. Counting skills progress as children grow and should include visual …
This winter we are learning about arctic animals. Our plan is to start out with one of our favorite arctic animals… Polar Bears! This post contains affiliate links, for more information see my disclosure policy. Easy Polar Bear Activities Polar Bear Journals Make a journal! Draw about your favorite thing you learned about the polar bear. I …
Preschool Curriculum What are themes? Themes are units of study used for any age group preschool through second grade. A single unit can naturally integrate several subjects in context that is easy for young children to understand. Subjects that would normally be isolated as stand alone like language arts, math, science, art, music are integrated …
