Are you wanting to introduce music appreciation into your homeschool? Maybe you feel intimidated because you don't have a musical background and have no idea where to start? Perhaps you feel there isn't time to make music a part of your child's education? Cultivating a love and appreciation of music in our children is super important and now it's super easy too. This post may contain affiliate … [Read more...] about Encouraging Music Appreciation with SQUILT
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Homeschooling Math Online: CTC Math
Would you consider homeschooling math online? As homeschoolers, we all worry about teaching math. Granted we try to make math as fun as possible with math games and fantastic math books, but there's just something about a solid math curriculum that helps us to all breath a little easier. *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more … [Read more...] about Homeschooling Math Online: CTC Math
Playing with Language Games Your Kids will Love
Have you ever given thought to how your children can learn and play with language? Perhaps you want to add a bit of fun to your language arts curriculum. Try playing games! Language Arts with Games This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Sometimes playing with language can mean incorporating chalk markers on our windows for our … [Read more...] about Playing with Language Games Your Kids will Love
Backyard Biology Insects for Kids
Looking for a great Insect Unit Study for your kids? Here are some fun learning activities, books, and resources to get your kids immersed in the world of insects! *Disclosure: I received a Home Microscope, Basic Slide Set, Insect Legs Slide, and Space Ant Habitat at no cost and was compensated for my time in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review. As … [Read more...] about Backyard Biology Insects for Kids
Homeschool Art Appreciation and the Brave Writer Lifestyle
Art appreciation. Where does a homeschool mom even begin? Are you wondering how to incorporate art appreciation into your homeschool? It can be intimidating for sure. Especially if you feel that you know nothing about art or even where to start. Allow me to share with you my favorite ways to appreciate art with my kids. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure … [Read more...] about Homeschool Art Appreciation and the Brave Writer Lifestyle
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 includes these exploding creations. But where did the … [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 several … [Read more...] about Shark Week Art for Kids with Chalk Pastels
Star Wars Inspired Bookmarks
The Force is strong with these Star Wars inspired bookmarks! Plus, they make holding the place in my son's favorite book even more fun. Star Wars fans will thrill at clever puns and fun characters. *This is not a product for purchase or download* This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Star Wars Inspired Bookmarks for Kids My … [Read more...] about Star Wars Inspired Bookmarks
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