Hey Mama Monday: Embrace the Wiggly Learner, Mama
Monday, 22 February 2021
Our youngest is now an active ten-year-old. He can’t sit still while doing book work. His body has to move. The chairs have to move (rock, shuffle, and fall over). The pencil has to fly. His body and hands and feet have to move. His mouth has to make noises. It can be exasperating
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Fun Homeschool Lessons to Learn About President’s Day
Tuesday, 16 February 2021
When planning President’s Day homeschool lessons, remember that there are many different directions you can take. President’s Day is celebrated the third Monday in February in honor of our first president, George Washington (born on February 22, 1732). Though the holiday originally was celebrated on Washington’s birthday, it was later moved to be celebrated
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Have No Fear: P.E. at Home
Tuesday, 09 February 2021
After high school math and science, I’ve found many homeschoolers worry about physical education requirements. I think it may be because some of us had horrid experiences or think back to the organization of P.E. classes. We don’t want to repeat the former and don’t know how to do the latter. The National Association
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Fun Homeschool Volcano Resources and Experiments
Tuesday, 17 November 2020
With the right homeschool volcano resources, you will be well on your way to creating a fun and memorable experience for your children! With the following fun facts and simple materials found easily around your home or at your local grocery store, you and your children will have a blast learning about volcanoes! Volcano
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Make Your Homeschool Beautiful for Fall
Friday, 23 October 2020
Have you ever seen such an anticipation for fall? I’m seeing an explosion of pumpkins and pumpkin spice everywhere. I think it is perhaps because we are all so weary of quarantine restrictions and shut-downs. The world seems crazy, and maybe the crispness of fall will take a bite out of the nasty, which
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Election Day Learning Fun
Wednesday, 07 October 2020
It’s never too early to learn about American freedom and Election Day! I learned to vote because my parents voted in every single election. I heard them talk about the candidates, their character, and their platform. In my adult life, I have never missed voting in an election. There is so much more to
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Easy Ways to Add Science to Your Fall Homeschool Lessons
Tuesday, 22 September 2020
Seeking a relaxed approach when it comes to fall homeschool lessons? The following activities can be used in lieu of or as a supplement to your current science curriculum if you are looking for practical ways to teach fall science principles. Leaf Color Change Young learners will be beyond excited if you simply
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