When we were checking out books at the library this past weekend, the librarian commented about how our son must love snakes....he does, but the stack of snake books were actually the books our four-year-old daughter had picked out! Whether you love snakes or fear them, you have to agree that snakes are fascinating creatures. From being legless to being able to taste the air with their forked … [Read more...] about 20 Creepy Crawly Snake Books
Preparing for Fall: Homeschool Curriculum Choices
Preparing for fall in the homeschool world means you are probably looking at all of the curriculum choices available to you. We are not a box curriculum type of family. Don't get me wrong, we use curriculums...just not in the traditional sense of starting at chapter one and continuing until the end. We love to tumble down rabbit holes of learning, get lost in forests of knowledge, and … [Read more...] about Preparing for Fall: Homeschool Curriculum Choices
Medieval Chalk Pastels: Video Art Course
Do your kids love history and art? Why not combine the two with a medieval chalk pastels video art course! I've mentioned before how we are using the Time Capsule: Medieval England Unit Study to fully immerse ourselves in feudal England. Well, we combined that study with some great history books and art too! Our son has become a history buff and craves learning about the different time … [Read more...] about Medieval Chalk Pastels: Video Art Course
Time Capsule: Medieval England Unit Study
Medieval history doesn't have to be boring! In a time of knights, kings, monks, and hard working peasants there is really no need for your children to feel that medieval England was anything but interesting. Time Capsule: Medieval England Unit Study We are loving history this year, folks. In addition to our Horrible Histories, various history games, and History Unboxed we have now added the … [Read more...] about Time Capsule: Medieval England Unit Study
Why Teach A Foreign Language To Your Kids
Should children learn a foreign language? Why is it important to teach a second language at an early age versus later? Is there really much benefit? Actually, there is. Why Teach A Foreign Language? Children taught a second language have a definite edge over others. Children exposed to a second language earlier, grasp it more easily. Plus, they have a better understanding of their … [Read more...] about Why Teach A Foreign Language To Your Kids
Homeschooling with Joy and Sometimes on Impulse
Have you ever bought anything on impulse thinking it would be the "be all end all" and would magically make your life infinitely easier or better or more beautiful? I'm totally asking...for a friend... You know, like those amazingly organic toasted coconut chips made with caramel sea salt...that would make you forget that it was a total health food? That is until you actually tasted it … [Read more...] about Homeschooling with Joy and Sometimes on Impulse
Hands-On Geography with Pin It Maps
One of my ultimate favorite things about homeschooling is our ability to follow our children's interests. These rabbit holes of learning are akin to the rabbit hole that Alice fell down when chasing the infamous white rabbit. One never knows where you'll end up. So it is that I've discovered maps are a fantastic way to aid us in our learning adventure! *Disclosure: This post may contain … [Read more...] about Hands-On Geography with Pin It Maps
When Children Choose Math Books
My kids asked for math books this week. Seriously! Earlier in the week, at the library, I asked my son if he was looking for anything in particular. He responded that he wanted all the Sir Cumference books, Bedtime Math books, and any similar math books. Really? I mean...OK, sure! I'm not gonna lie. This mamma's heart did a back flip. When Children Choose Math Books Isn't it amazing … [Read more...] about When Children Choose Math Books
Go Squish Cardgame: A Fun Way to Learn Spanish
Games are one of the best ways to learn and Foreign Languages for Kids by Kids has created the fantastic Go Squish Cardgame to help your children learn Spanish in a way that is both fun and engaging! This is a game that our kids ask for over and over. You've heard me gush before about our love for Foreign Languages for Kids. Our family adores this easy to use program. Foreign Languages for Kids … [Read more...] about Go Squish Cardgame: A Fun Way to Learn Spanish
Geography Through Stories: Around the World Stories
I would love to travel with my children! Dreams of a cross-country road trip (with someone else driving, of course) and stops along the way to check out the strange but true sites of our great country have flitted through my mind for years. I'd also love to tour the world. At the moment travel isn't possible. There are far too many responsibilities here on our farm. But that doesn't mean that … [Read more...] about Geography Through Stories: Around the World Stories