Three Books To Read With Your Elementary Age Kids This Summer
Reading is always a big part of our life, but especially during the summer months. I curb screen time by rallying the kids for a fun read aloud and on…
Homeschooling
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.
Don’t hit the “summer slump” — great activities for summer learning
If what they say is true, don’t let your kids fall victim to the “summer slide” which basically says that kids forget about half of what they learned the previous…
9 Virtual Tours to Get You Out of the House
Now that school (such as it was) is out for many of us, we’re finding ourselves staring at the long days of summer while still at home with no playdates,…
At-Home Preschool Tips And Activities
If you have a little preschooler at home, like I do, you may get stuck on finding activities that are not only fun but that teach something too. I tend…
20 Learning Shows You Can Stream and Call “School”
From one homeschool mom to another (because we’re all in that boat now), let me assure you that it is A-OK to employ screens these days. Now, nonstop twaddle, probably…
15 Audiobooks For a Quiet and Peaceful Rest Time
Every day, no matter what our family has a quiet time. For some that means a nap, for other that means laying down with an audiobook. It’s a good practice…
What to Do When Stuck at Home During Quarantine
Sutton from The Bald Report is back! With everyone stuck in their homes and the kids getting bored already, Sutton wanted to share some great things to do when you…
5 Things That Homeschooling My Kid Taught Me
By: Guest Author – Aradhana When I became a mother, there were two things I was certain about. One, that I would raise my little one up to be an absolute…
Learn Through the Summer With Nature Studies
Schooooools out for the summer! But, now what? The days of summer always go smoother in my home with some kind of routine. A chore chart. A system for earning…
Behavior Books For Preschoolers
I bought a set of these books a few years ago. They sat in the bookshelf, alone and rarely loved until now. Once I realized that: don’t bite, don’t hit,…
20 Books Especially For Kindergarteners
This month, my second born starts kindergarten! Where oh where has the time gone? Truly, I wonder, because – fun fact – I first contributed to Baby Gizmo shortly after…
How To Get Back In “School” Mode
As I sit here to write this post, I realize that a large portion of our readers may actually already have kids in school! I have trouble wrapping my head…