My son struggled with spelling for years. That is until we discovered the best spelling curriculum for hands-on learners! I have been seriously amazed at how quickly he has picked up the rules of spelling and how they have stuck with him in this program. *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. I … [Read more...] about The Best Spelling Curriculum for Hands-On Learners
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Make Your Own Solar Oven S’mores
Did you know that your kids can build their own solar oven out of pizza boxes? It's true! What's more, there is loads to be learned about the concentration of the sun's energy and you can all enjoy a tasty treat at the end of the process: Solar Oven S'mores! Here is how we made these tasty s'mores and learned about Reflection, Absorption, and Convection. This post may contain affiliate … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Solar Oven S’mores
Fireworks Activities and Books for Kids
Fireworks and Firecrackers are used by many different cultures all over the world to celebrate important holidays and events. Whether it's New Year's or the Fourth of July your child is going to hear the POW and see the dazzling displays of fireworks at some point. Nearly every major holiday from Chinese New Year to Guy Fawkes Day include these exploding creations. But where did the humble … [Read more...] about Fireworks Activities and Books for Kids
Shark Week Art for Kids with Chalk Pastels
Do your kids thrill at the thought of shark week? Perhaps your kiddos are like mine and obsess over sharks year round? Either way, they are going to love shark week art for kids with chalk pastels! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Shark Week Art for Kids with Chalk Pastels My children have had an obsession with sharks for … [Read more...] about Shark Week Art for Kids with Chalk Pastels
15 Shark Books for Shark Loving Kids
Are your kids obsessed with sharks? Folks, my kids love sharks! They have tracked a shark named Lydia for several years around the Atlantic ocean. They've explored sharks with chalk pastels. There are favorite documentaries that make appearances again, and again... Then, there are the books, shark books. These tried and true favorites have been read and re-read for many years. This post may … [Read more...] about 15 Shark Books for Shark Loving Kids
Star Wars Inspired Bookmarks
The Force is strong with these Star Wars inspired bookmarks! Plus, they make holding your place in your favorite book even more fun. Star Wars fans will thrill at clever puns and fun characters. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Star Wars Inspired Bookmarks for Kids My son was so excited when I presented him with these Star … [Read more...] about Star Wars Inspired Bookmarks
Star Wars Inspired Cootie Catcher
Give your students a fun way to determine if they would be a Jedi, Sith, Wookie, or goodness me, a Droid with this hands-on Star Wars inspired Cootie Catcher! Star Wars fans will delight as this interactive cootie catcher is a blast in the classroom, at parties, or in your homeschool! Which will you be? Play to find out! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure … [Read more...] about Star Wars Inspired Cootie Catcher
20 Favorite Children’s Poetry Books
Children's poetry books are a rich way for kids to enjoy limericks, poetic stanzas, tongue twisters, and rhymes. Through poetry, they learn the joy of play on words, puns, and metaphors all while using their imaginations. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. 20 Favorite Children's Poetry Books and Poetry Teatime I was never a … [Read more...] about 20 Favorite Children’s Poetry Books
5 Reasons We Use All About Reading
I am often asked about the literacy of my children. Many of you may notice that we've always got a book or fifty piled high from the library. My kiddos LOVE books, and I love nothing more than snuggling up with them and reading aloud. There are many things I do to promote reading literacy at home but for my daughter, we are also using All About Reading. *Disclosure: This post may contain … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons We Use All About Reading
No Stress Poetry Teatime and the Brave Writer Lifestyle
Poetry teatime. Does the thought conjure images of magical moments around the table loaded with poetry books, tasty treats, and a lovely tea set? This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. The Brave Writer Lifestyle I'm sure you know how much we love Brave Writer. Like love, love, love Brave Writer! The Brave Writer lifestyle is all … [Read more...] about No Stress Poetry Teatime and the Brave Writer Lifestyle