Are your kids' big fans of nature? Did you know that chalk pastel art is a perfect complement to your next forest nature study? *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. I received access to the Chalk Pastels Forest Nature Video Art Lessons at no cost in exchange for a review. A positive review was not required. As … [Read more...] about Chalk Pastel Art Perfect for Forest Nature Study
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Backyard Biology: Frogs for Kids
Have you ever considered having your kiddos raise their own tadpoles? Maybe your child wants to learn more about metamorphosis? If the answer is yes, then I've got some amazing frog resources to help you create an awesome frog life cycle unit study for your kids! *Disclosure: I received Frog Hatchery Deluxe Kit, Live Bullfrog Tadpoles, Large Critter Habitat, and Frog Tadpole Food at no cost … [Read more...] about Backyard Biology: Frogs for Kids
10 of the Best Frog Life Cycle Books for Kids
Are your kiddos interested in frogs? Maybe they have caught a jar of tadpoles in the little pond down the street and want to know more about these slimy amphibians? Here are 10 frog life cycle books that your kids are sure to love! Add these titles to your next frog or tadpole unit study! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Frog … [Read more...] about 10 of the Best Frog Life Cycle Books for Kids
Homeschool Strewing as Part of a Child-Led Education
Do you strew? What is strewing and how can you incorporate it into your homeschool? Strewing can be a wonderful support for any homeschool method. Homeschool strewing is the art of laying out items or resources of interest for your children to interact and engage with. Strewing is a particularly marvelous technique if, like us, you follow more of a child-led education. Homeschool Strewing as … [Read more...] about Homeschool Strewing as Part of a Child-Led Education
Writing and Observing with all of Our Senses
Observation is a key component to good writing. With detailed observation skills, our children can describe most anything and have their readers feel as though they are seeing it with their own eyes. Writing and observing can be practiced with Brave Writer's Keen Observation exercise. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Writing and … [Read more...] about Writing and Observing with all of Our Senses
TypeKids : A Fun Online Touch Typing Program for Kids
Are you looking for a fun typing program for kids? It's never too early to teach your kiddos to type. Now, you can give your children typing lessons with corresponding typing games they will love! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. I received the TypeKids complete course at no cost and was compensated for my time. A positive … [Read more...] about TypeKids : A Fun Online Touch Typing Program for Kids
Incorporating the Communication Game into Your Child’s Language Arts
The communication game can help build a good foundation in writing and communicating. If you are looking to grow your young writer's listening and description skills, then this language arts exercise is for you. Plus, it's fun! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Writing is Communicating Writing is the most powerful tool in … [Read more...] about Incorporating the Communication Game into Your Child’s Language Arts
12 Books to Help Children with Death, Grief, and Loss
It can be difficult as a parent to support our kids when a loss happens. So, how can we help our children understand and cope with the strong emotions that arise with death, grief, and loss? Helping Children with the Death of a Pet I thought we had more time. I knew this day would come... Some Day. But, we still had years together...right? Years, before we had to say goodbye. I mean, … [Read more...] about 12 Books to Help Children with Death, Grief, and Loss
Backyard Biology: Birds for Kids
Kids will love studying the biology of birds from their own backyards! Any season is a great season for bird watching and nature study. All you need are a few books and hands-on activity resources. Suddenly, you've got a great unit study to immerse your kids in the world of backyard birds. *Disclosure: I received a Home Microscope, Basic Slide Set, and Chick Embryo Study Guide at no cost and … [Read more...] about Backyard Biology: Birds for Kids
Self-Care for the Introverted Homeschool Mom
Self-care for moms can be difficult. Add in homeschooling and now you've really got a challenge! But what if you are an introverted homeschool mom surrounded by extroverts. How can you not only homeschool well but also thrive in a world full of extroverts? This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Self-Care for the Introverted Homeschool … [Read more...] about Self-Care for the Introverted Homeschool Mom