To encourage my children to write more often, I’ve tried to make sure I have a writing center easily accessible to them in our school room (which is also our play room). As we make writing a fun part of our days, my children get handwriting practice as well as practice writing from their own […]
7 Creative Ways to Get Kids Practicing Handwriting
My son resists handwriting practice so I have been pondering ways to get him to practice his writing. I also am teaching a writing class at our weekly co-op so here is a list of some ways that we get practice handwriting around here.
Shark Ice Cream
What could be more random and fun than Shark Week? It’s a week to celebrate sharks, a creature that inexplicably feared more than others, despite the fact that they don’t actually want to eat people. People celebrate Shark Week by watching cheesy “Sharknado” movies and learning about sharks. I thought I’d try something different this […]
Supplementing Your Homeschool with a Grab Bag
It’s July, so in addition to having a much-needed break from homeschooling, I have been reflecting on the last year of homeschooling as well as planning for our upcoming year. Over our years of homeschooling, we’ve had a lot of changes. But one thing that doesn’t change is my desire to make homeschooling a fun, […]
Sight Words Templates
This post contains affiliate links for products I have used. All opinions are my own. If you’re been reading for any length of time, you’ll know that I am all about hands-on learning. Using Scrabble letter tiles is a great way to learn and practice letter recognition, practice other early reading skills, and practice spelling […]
ABC Letter Tiles for Alphabet Recognition Practice
My son and I enjoy playing Scrabble and other word-building games. But while we are playing, I needed to find a way to keep my 2-year-old happy, without her grabbing our tiles! To keep her busy, I created some word templates for her to enjoy building words too. ABC Letters Tiles are fun for all letter […]
Keeping Cool with Water Games During the Hottest Month
It’s August so it is hot around here! I know some people are headed back to school. Maybe because outside it is simply too hot. Whether you are heading to the neighborhood pool or you are staying in your yard, here are some water games and water play ideas for keeping you cool during your […]
Keeping My Redheads Safe in the Sun
Everyone in my family (husband, myself, and all three kids) has red hair, with skin sensitive to the sun. This is a difficulty, given the fact that my kids love sunshine and running around outside for hours! Nevertheless, when we go on excursions, we have to plan ahead to make sure that none of us get […]
Discover and Do Sonlight Science for Kindergarten
Sonlight’s literature-based science program comes with Discover and Do activities. Sonlight Science provides lots to discover. #sonlightscience #discoveranddo
Thinking Outside of the Box: Springtime Learning Ideas
These last two weeks can be defined as thinking outside of the box. To be honest, I don’t usually think it is my style. I like to go down the checklist and get it done. But I’m finding my children are much more receptive, interested, and quick to learn when I’m more loose about finishing things, […]