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Easy Bedtime Stories for Kids

February 11, 2021 by Erin Vincent Leave a Comment

Create that special moment of quiet just before sleep with these quality bedtime stories for kids that take just 5 minutes to read! Your children will love these delightful short stories that are delivered straight to your inbox by 6 pm each school night! It's easy! Plus, they're FREE! *Disclosure: I was asked for an honest review of Story Tyke. I was compensated for my time. As always, all … [Read more...] about Easy Bedtime Stories for Kids

Filed Under: Homeschool, Reading, Review Tagged With: 5 minute bedtime stories, Bedtime stories for kids, Children’s bedtime stories, Free bedtime stories, Short bedtime stories, Short bedtime stories for kids, Story Tyke

Exceptional Middle School Writing Curriculum

August 16, 2020 by Erin Vincent Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a middle school writing curriculum? Do you need something flexible, and gentle, yet thorough? Perhaps you have a reluctant writer or a young writer that has trouble putting their thoughts on paper. WriteShop takes the overwhelm out of the writing process. It's a comprehensive writing curriculum that walks the homeschool parent and their student through the skills needed to find … [Read more...] about Exceptional Middle School Writing Curriculum

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Tropical Fish Picture Book

August 1, 2020 by Erin Vincent 1 Comment

Get your children excited about our oceans and seas with this incredible tropical fish picture book for kids! How are fish different from mammals? What are the similarities between mammals and fish? Are fish as curious about us as we are about them? How can the same fish species look different depending on which ocean they are found? So many questions plus their answers are … [Read more...] about Tropical Fish Picture Book

Filed Under: Books, Nature, Review, Science Tagged With: children's books, education, Elementary science, fish, fish faces, Kids, marine life, non-fiction, ocean, ocean life, picture book, save the ocean, sea life, seas

Daily Math Practice Addition Worksheets

July 9, 2020 by Erin Vincent Leave a Comment

Do you need addition math worksheets for your kindergartner or first grader? Maybe your kiddo needs a little extra help with their math confidence. These Page A Day Math booklets are perfect for kids needing daily math practice while building math fluency! *Disclosure: I was compensated for my time in exchange for an honest review of Page A Day Math. I was not required to write a … [Read more...] about Daily Math Practice Addition Worksheets

Filed Under: Homeschool, Math, Review Tagged With: 1st grade addition, Addition & Counting Kit, Addition for kindergarten, First Grade Addition, kids addition math worksheets, Kindergarten addition worksheets, math activities, Page A Day Math

Free Typing Games for Kids

May 17, 2020 by Erin Vincent 3 Comments

Free typing games and practice make learning touch typing fun and easy for your kids! Check out these games for all skill levels! *Disclosure: I was compensated for my time in exchange for an honest review of KidzType. I was not required to write a positive review. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I only choose to share resources that I would use with my own family and … [Read more...] about Free Typing Games for Kids

Filed Under: Homeschool, Review Tagged With: dance mat typing, Free Typing Games, Kids Typing Games, Kidz Typing Games, KidzType Dance Mat Typing, typing games, Typing Games for Kids, Typing Practice Games

Easy to Use Tips Bring History to Life

May 10, 2020 by Erin Vincent 3 Comments

History doesn't have to be dry and boring. Actually, it can be quite engaging if you follow these easy to use history tips! *Disclosure: I received Modern American and World History Pack from Beautiful Feet Books 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 always, all thoughts and opinions are my … [Read more...] about Easy to Use Tips Bring History to Life

Filed Under: History, Homeschool, Review Tagged With: activities to learn history, beautiful feet books, best stories, easy to use, easy to use history tips, Easy to Use Tips Bring History to Life, hands on history, history, history activities, history fun, Homeschool, literature curriculum, middle school, unit study, World War II for middle school, World War II history

Online Art Curriculum for Your Homeschool

April 26, 2020 by Erin Vincent 2 Comments

An Online Art Curriculum is a fabulous way to add the beauty of art class to your homeschool. This award-winning program will help your child learn the fundamentals of art in short easy lessons. *Disclosure: I received Atelier Homeschool Art by Arts Attack 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 Online Art Curriculum for Your Homeschool

Filed Under: Art, Curriculum, Homeschool, Review Tagged With: Art, art curriculum, art for kids, art lesson for kids, art lessons, Atelier, Atelier Homeschool Art by Arts Attack, curriculum, digital, elementary, elementary art, Homeschool, homeschool art, online, online art, online art curriculum, online art lessons, online elementary art lessons

Storytelling Spanish Language App: FabuLingua

April 16, 2020 by Erin Vincent Leave a Comment

For parents wanting to raise bilingual children, here is an interactive Spanish language app that uses the power of storytelling to engage kiddos in a second language! *Disclosure: I received FabuLingua 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 always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I only … [Read more...] about Storytelling Spanish Language App: FabuLingua

Filed Under: Homeschool, Review Tagged With: App for kids, App learning, education, FabuLingua, Homeschool, Language learning, Spanish, Spanish for kids, Spanish language, Spanish learning

Learning Outdoor Adventure Skills with THiNK OUTSiDE BOXES

November 3, 2019 by Erin Vincent 6 Comments

Are your kids interested in survival skills? Perhaps you are looking for resources to help you and your children get outdoors more often. THiNK OUTSiDE BOXES are perfect for kids and their families as they learn about the importance of survival skills while encouraging adventure, and hands-on nature activities. Disclosure:  Please read my disclosure statement for more … [Read more...] about Learning Outdoor Adventure Skills with THiNK OUTSiDE BOXES

Filed Under: Hiking, Homeschool, Nature, Outside, Review Tagged With: fire safety, hands on, hands on activities, Homeschool, homeschooling, Nature, outdoor subscription box, outdoor subscription box for kids, outside, science, Subscription Box, subscription box for kids, THiNK OUTSiDE BOXES, think outside boxes review

World War II Hands-On American History

August 3, 2019 by Erin Vincent 6 Comments

Making history hands-on can be far more effective than simply reading from a boring textbook, folks. That's because children are more engaged in a topic when they have an active part to play in their studies. Bring history to life, for your middle schooler, with these World War II hands-on American history activities, projects, and lessons! Disclosure:  Please read my disclosure … [Read more...] about World War II Hands-On American History

Filed Under: History, Homeschool, Review Tagged With: American history, American history timeline, hands on American history, hands on history, hands on history for kids, history projects, history timeline, Home School in the Woods, lapbook, Time Travelers review, u.s. history, unit study, World War II, World War II history, World War II history timeline, World War II unit study, WWII

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Welcome! I'm Erin, a homeschooling mom to two very intense kids. Every day I try to find what works best for me and my family. My blog is filled with information to help you explore a child led education while making meaningful connections with your children. Discover favorite read alouds, seasonal books, games, art projects, hands-on activities, and learn to just breathe through the ups and downs of life. I hope these posts will encourage you on your homeschool adventure.

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