Homeschooling

As a mom who’s been through countless back-to-school seasons, I know how chaotic things can get when the new school year rolls around. Between juggling supply lists, new schedules, and trying to keep the house in order, it can feel like a whirlwind. That’s why I’ve pulled together my top 10 organization tips to help …

It’s time to teach your kids a little finance and money saving tips with the Greenlight Debit Card for kids. A pandemic is a great time to figure out what your kids know and what they don’t know. What they are good at and what could use improvement. It’s time to teach budget tips. As …

Our first official day of homeschool preschool is September 3rd! With a 4 year old (and a 2 year old tagging along) our focus will be super hands-on this year. If the past tells me anything about our upcoming year, our learning will revolve around crafts. My children loves creating and I love seeing all their artwork. Craft time …

Baby Gizmo’s editor received a few Chuckle & Roar toys and activities to help facilitate this feature and review. Whether you are schooling your children at home this year or aiming to facilitate a learning environment all the time, play-based learning is one of the most effective ways to both introduce and reinforce important concepts. …

When I first stumbled upon Bixbee, I knew I had found an awesome product. This backpack design is FANTASTIC – from top to bottom and side to side! For starters, I was thrilled to learn about Bixbee’s patented horizontal design. We all know that ill-fitting, heavy backpacks aren’t ideal for our children’s developing backs, but, …

In March of 2020, The Week Junior released its first publication, that promised to deliver the world’s best news and facts to young people. Aimed at children between the ages of 8 and 14, these colorful magazines are great boredom busters for your curious kids. What Does the Magazine Feature? Each week, the magazine is …

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day on January 18th, we’ve rounded up five children’s books to teach your children about this amazing man who made a difference. There are books for various ages, from 2 years old to 12, to help you teach your child more about the man behind the day. I …

In a world where writing seems to have become the deciding factor on whether or not a child has retained information, adults are often putting pressure on children to write what they’ve learned. We often hear parents say “My kid hates writing,” but could it be that we are are asking them to write too …

I’m always on the hunt for easy art projects for my preschoolers. They love joining in on our craft time – especially if it involves paint – and this lettuce bottom paint printing project is just the ticket! After prepping taco salads for my husband and I, I handed off the romaine lettuce trimmings to …

Whether you are looking to start teaching your pre-K child how to write the letters of the alphabet, or hoping to get your elementary aged child to write more neatly, Handwriting Without Tears is a very popular curriculum that is well priced and easy to use. We recently purchased the pre-K book for our almost …

I played the flute in 5th and 6th grade. It was barely enough time to learn to read music. Playing an instrument isn’t in my blood, but I’ve always appreciated music; especially classical music. Music is alive. It’s emotional. And listening to music with those I love is a wonderful way to bond. As I …

I feel super blessed that my kids love to read. They read solo, listen to audiobooks, and enjoy family read alouds. Together, we keep our library, local bookstore, and Amazon in business it seems! Lately, our favorite thing to do has been to read a chapter book and then plan a family movie night to …