The greatest quality of little boys (and by extension some grown men) is a wondrous imagination. If you ever want to have an especially engaging, and likely entertaining, conversation with a little boy, ask him to tell you his favorite story. Watch his eyes light up, as he tells you all about the daring exploits of […]
Mirror and Light Science Exploration for Preschoolers
Inside you’ll find: An open-ended science experiment for preschoolers that teaches kids about light. Have you ever noticed that toys have a life of their own? When they first join your family, your kids play with that particular toy constantly. But as time goes on, the toys lose their charm and imagination can start to […]
Amazing Kinetic Tool for Learning to Sound Out Words
Teaching a child to read has always seemed like a mystical, unobtainable experience to me. Honestly, it’s like hoping for a mini miracle! How could a kid who would rather whack his brother with a lightsaber ever find the discipline to learn to read? Now that my son is in kindergarten, I’m getting to witness […]
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 […]
Frightfully Fun Halloween Science Experiments
Inside you’ll find: The scariest, squishiest, spookiest, slimiest science experiments for Halloween fun! As the weather cools, and the leaves fall, kids start dreaming of one of the year’s highlights; trick-or-treating on Halloween! If you want this season to be more than just candy candy candy, try some of these awesome Halloween themed science activities! […]
Books about Knights and Castles for Preschoolers
Inside you’ll find: The very best books about knights for preschoolers (or kindergarteners). They’re long standing favorites! Having boys, I knew we would eventually have to do a unit on knights and the middle ages. I thought that my barely three-year old was too young. But he learned about dragons recently and being a knight […]
The Benefits of Microscopes for Kids
Children are naturally curious about the world around them. They have a million questions, are full of awe and wonder, and see things from their own unique perspective. Science is the way to open your child’s world even further. Teach them how to investigate and analyse. And with a quality microscope you can make the minuscule, […]
Time Saving Tips for Homeschooling Moms Pulled in a Million Directions
Inside you’ll find: Time saving tips for busy frazzled moms such as yourself. “Mom, can you help me put on my shoes?” “Mom, the cat snuck out!” “Mom, we’re out of peanut butter!” “Mom, what does ‘Delinquent’ mean?” Being a homeschool mother means that you claim many roles, including chef, teacher, secretary, librarian, referee, maid, […]
Don’t Forget These Things When Planning Your Homeschool Room
Our realtor looked at us like we were nuts. “You have to have a WHAT?” I insisted that there be a room that we could dedicate to homeschooling. I know many people that homeschool at their kitchen room table, but I know how hard that can be. I wanted a room that could handle the seriously fun […]
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 […]
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