Do your kids like audio books? Did you know that audio books offer many educational benefits and make a wonderful learning tool? Our family is hooked on audio books. This has been a love affair that has spanned across many years. Ever since my oldest child, now 10, listened to The Hobbit when he was 4 years old he has loved audio books. What followed was The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, White … [Read more...] about 70 Favorite Audio Books For Kids
Archives for August 2017
50 Favorite Games The Whole Family Will Love
If you love family game night, then check out our 50 favorite games the whole family will love! We are a family of game lovers. Family game night is a staple in our home, but the fun doesn't stop there. We also incorporate games into our homeschool! Why? Games are fun, educational, provide hours of entertainment, help build relationships, and make family memories. Games have become an … [Read more...] about 50 Favorite Games The Whole Family Will Love
20 Creepy Crawly Snake Books
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