Last fall, while roadschooling in California, we took a trip down the coast to check out some of the coastal cities. Our plan was to visit some great beaches. We tend to steer towards the outdoors as our source of fun and educational activities. National parks and off the beaten path type of adventures really […]
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Christmas Tree Counting Activity
Christmas is a great time to add some festive activities to your homeschool. Learning to count to 20 is a skill all preschoolers need to learn. And, there are lots of fun ways to do this. I made a fun Christmas tree counting activity for you to include with your preschooler’s math time this December. […]
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Homeschool Complete Parks Unit Study Review
We are park people. National parks, state parks, any parks. We are a roadschooling family so we spend a lot of time outdoors. And one of our family goals is to try and visit as many National Parks, Seashores, and Monuments as we can while our kids are small. Last year we visited the Gateway Arch, the […]
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Hands-on Old Testament Bible Lessons
A Christian worldview is a vital thing to teach my children. In fact, I would say that it is where their education has to start. Without it, they would flounder with knowing the right way to look at the world and all its sticky subjects. But, Knowing that it’s imperative to teach this to my […]
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I Spy the Rhymes in ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
I can still remember being in Kindergarten many, many years ago and putting on a version of Clement Clarke Moore’s poem: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. I think I was a sugarplum. Although, admittedly my memories are a little fuzzy from back then. So, in honor of those fuzzy, but sweet childhood memories I decided […]
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5 Minute Thanksgiving Bible Study for Kids
Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity to slow down and be purposefully thankful with our kids. And, this 5-minute thanksgiving bible study pack is an easy way to do that! It is a time to give thanks for all of the blessings in our lives. But, it is also a time of hope. A time to […]
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Giant List of Free Thanksgiving History Resources
Are you looking for free resources to help you teach Thanksgiving history this fall? Below is a GIANT list of free resources from around the web to help you do just that. I’ve organized all this Thanksgiving goodness by type of resource. So, hopefully, it’s easy to find what you’re looking for. This list has […]
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Measure the Mayflower Math Activity
I am always trying to find ways to make math more exciting. One way I’ve had success with this is to mix math with subjects we really love, like history and geography. This fall we decided to try measuring the Mayflower as a fun history math mash-up activity. This activity is a great way to […]
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100 Must Read Books for Kindergarten
From the sweet tale of a duck family and their adventures in Boston to the life of a mysterious gardener making art out of shrubs to Mrs. McNosh doing her wash with questionable sanity, this books for kindergarten will inspire you to grab a title and cuddle up with your little ones. I wrote this […]
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Thank Your Way Through the ABC’s
Every year around November I start to feel the need to refresh the thankfulness in our home. Lately, I have noticed grumbling, complaining, and ungrateful attitudes. And, not just in my kids. Unfortunately, I’m just as guilty of having these character flaws creep up on me as my kids are. I love building gratitude activities […]
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