Inside you’ll find: 24 AMAZING living picture books about inventors and scientists that will engage your kids and inspire them to explore the world around them. (Make that 34 after adding some new favorites!) We’re one of those crazy families that does school through the summer. But there’s a reason to our madness! It’s so hot […]
Review of Right Start Math Curriculum After Three Years
When I chose Right Start Math Curriculum over three years ago, I did so because my son was struggling with place values and was showing signs of dyslexia. He had already been diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder, so I knew the more tactile and hands on the learning, the better! This homeschool math curriculum has […]
Homeschool Math Curriculum: Right Start Math Review
Inside you’ll find: Our personal Right Start Math review and why we think it’s the best homeschool math program around. If you’re on the lookout for homeschool curriculum for dyslexia or need something that is sensory friendly, you’ll want to read this review! When I think back on my homeschool math curriculum as a […]
Christmas Tree Light Table Play
Last year, I made a DIY light table on the cheap. Our very first activity with it was decorating a Christmas tree. We’ve busted it out again this year and wanted to share some updated pictures of the fun that can be had with light table play! This post contains affiliate links that help support my […]
Our Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum Choices
Inside you’ll find: Our favorite kindergarten homeschool curriculum for boys with lots of wiggles and sensory needs. I have been dreaming of this day for 20 years. My oldest is about to start kindergarten and I get to be his teacher! As a girl that was homeschooled from K-12th herself, I have always planned to […]
Tons of Learning and Play Ideas with Pool Noodles
The pool noodle… How can something so seemingly plain have endless possibilities? Pin this post and then the next time you’re in the dollar store, grab a couple of those bad boys. May your summer be filled with tons of FUN with these learning and play ideas with pool noodles. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. […]
Engineering with Food: Preschool STEM
What do bananas and engineering have in common? Little kids LOVE them! This simple STEM activity for preschoolers is great for budding little engineers. Less than a minute to set up and hours of fun! Supplies: Mini Marshmallows Apples (Chopped) Bananas (Sliced) Toothpicks Any other food that suits your fancy! Instructions: Lay out the […]
Dinosaur Sensory Bin: Counting and Math
Sensory bins are easy, fun ways to get tactile input and learn all sorts of things! We decided to practice our counting and adding skills with this simple dinosaur sensory bin. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Read my full disclosure policy here. Supplies: Bin Colored Rice Dinosaur Counters Dice Directions: Fill the […]
Monster Activities for Preschoolers
I’m not a huge fan of Halloween. With little kids, I’m constantly shielding them from some genuinely scary stuff! But lately we’ve been able to put a fun twist on these odd creatures to help our kiddos get over the fear. With these monster activities for preschoolers, monsters can be fun and silly again! They’re also a […]