Did you know you can teach reading at home without curriculum? You do not need to purchase a formal program to teach reading if you know the basic components & how to support them. There are many parts to building the skills that early & beginning readers need to learn how to read. Bookmark this …
Need help finding that perfect Christmas gift for those special little ones in your life? Here is this years curated list of the best gifts for boys and girls by theme (& age). Included gift ideas are Nature, STEM, Science, Arts & Crafts, popular Book Sets & Family Games. This post contains affiliate links. For …
Good quality books for beginning readers are hard to find! This list is intended for incoming Kindergartners without having to do research and assess your child’s reading. (Which I suggest you do at some point.) I created this list of books that we will be reading for the year & I am happy to share …
I am always on the look out for new recipes preferably ones that are healthy, easy & kid friendly so that I don’t have to make a separate dish for the kids! Most of these are healthy treat recipes that are easy, quick ways (or prep ahead) so I have wholesome deliciousness ready to go! …
My son is an only child so we go on a lot of play dates. Our all-time favorite is a Pirate Play Date. If you have a upcoming play date, or want an excuse to invite some friends over try no-prep pirate activities (see below). You can skip the work of preparing activities & just …
This easy play-dough recipe smells amazing, is ready in minutes & is calming for kids. The finished play-dough will last about 2 months if stored in an air tight container or resealable bag. Once it starts to dry out and not stick well it’s time to make a new batch. Divide the finished playdough ball …
Managing multiple grade levels can be an overwhelming task, but it doesn’t have to be! Homeschooling is a big decision that puts you at the heart of your children’s education! This is an amazing place to be although for first time homeschoolers the thought alone is enough to scare most parents away from homeschooling. Don’t …
This Post contains affiliate links, for more information see my disclosure policy. Arctic Animals Kids Activities (ages 2-8) This winter we’re learning about arctic and antarctic animals at home! Here are some of our favorite activities. 1. Sensory Play: I rotate out different sensory activities throughout the month. This keeps him engaged in learning about our topic …
This easy apple cake recipe is adapted to a Paleo friendly version from: Kristina Turner’s Self-Healing Cookbook Printable Version: Paleo Apple Cake Makes 1 delicious cake (about 9 small servings) CAKE INGREDIENTS: 2 Cups of flour (almond, coconut or your favorite Paleo flour. This year I’m going to try it with Birch Benders pancake mix… …
Internet Safety is very important for families. Here are some super simple ideas to help protect your family! DOWNLOAD the Printable version I use iPads at home and in my classroom. Occasionally I get a lot of questions from concerned parents about internet safety. I share tips with parents and thought this could be really helpful …
