Thinking about homeschooling or know someone who is? It’s a big decision with much to consider. Here are some tips for homeschooling your kids.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Just because the school year is done, doesn’t mean the kids can’t keep learning over the summer. You have 2-3 months to create educational activities that are disguised as fun for kids to keep sharp. Here are some boredom-busting science projects to incorporate some learning adventures into your summer fun. Orange Buoyancy Science Experiment Will …
Hello to the most unique school year EVER! So many school districts are launching the year in remote schooling phase – ours is one of them – and it sure is taking some adjustments! I have done my best to stay on the up and up for my kids … “A different way of learning …
Back to school can be chaotic but I’ve rounded up 10 great back to school organization tips to help things go smoothly for you! Check out these creative ideas! 1. Shoe Organizer For Supplies. Use a shoe organizer to organize all of your school supplies so your kids can see them and access them easily! 2. …
Looking back at my own education I realized there was a topic missing – famous artists! I’m sure my teachers touched my various painters and sculptors over the years, probably in the vein of history, but apparently I didn’t retain much. The good news is … school isn’t the only place we can learn about …
