We hate worksheets. Like really hate them. I remember sitting as a kid doing math worksheet after worksheet on the same math problems over and over and wondering why they were making us participate in such insanity. Then I got older and decided to homeschool. I found myself researching how to teach my kids and…
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Science kits for kids
I love doing science experiments and projects is one of our favorite parts of homeschooling. We love trying new things and getting hands on. I love to watch the kid’s eyes light up as they learn something new. These experiments help my children fall in love with learning and make all of the hard work of…
How to get the Most from your Homeschool Planner
If there is any one particular thing that homeschool moms often have an obsession with it would be homeschool planners. Each fresh page is a new opportunity to fix the jumbled busy confusion that is our lives. Balancing home, family, and homeschooling can be a big challenge and we need all the help we can…
How to Buy Used Curriculum
As a large family, we go through a lot of homeschool curriculum. I like to do a few things to save money like choosing textbook programs and PDF workbooks that can be used than more than one child. Sometimes I don’t even bother with curriculum and just have fun with it. Our kitchen is usually a…
How to Sell Used Homeschool Curriculum
We have tried a lot of curriculum over the past few years. A LOT of it. Sometimes I think that the program will be the perfect fit for us and discover that is sadly not the case. It happens to all of us from time to time and it can be frustrating not knowing what…
Pumpkin Pie Spice Sensory Play
Yesterday I shared a pumpkin craft and free printable. Today I am sharing some pumpkin spice sensory play. Who doesn’t love Pumpkin Pie Spice? Sensory play is on my top tools for homeschoolers and for ADHD treatment. The tactile stimulation of sensory play makes a world of a difference in the development of the whole…
Dinosaur Fossil Lesson with Homemade Coffee Salt Dough
I have this terrible habit of leaving my coffee pot on overnight. Waking up to sludge. in the pot. For once this was a good thing to be honest. We are studying Dinosaurs this month and the kids are having a great time. I love to get hands-on with the kids and it’s no secret that I…
Herb The Vegetarian Dragon w/ Counting Clip Cards
As we planned out our family picnic day I took a bit of time to see what books would be a good fit from our collection. Herb the Vegetarian Dragon was just perfect for the mix. Herb the Vegetarian Dragon Herb the Vegetarian Dragon is a delightful story of a dragon that is a bit different…
Michigan Renaissance Festival
Yesterday my husband and I ditched the kids with my sister for a while and went on down to the Easter Market to snag our tickets for our big 10th anniversary date at the Michigan Renaissance Festival. They had Bogo Tickets which saved a lot less than we spent on child care and lunch but…
Homeschool Lessons in the Pool
Summer is in full swing and it is HOT. When summer hits education often takes a back step to just keeping cool and having fun. Only… It does not have to. You can teach your child while they play in the pool. Figuring out how to homeschool in the pool is half the fun. Make…