Tracking Santa? Have you ever heard of such a thing? Did you know that your children can track Santa's progress as he delivers presents across the world? We loved tracking Santa last year! It turned out to be a fun activity for the whole family to enjoy....and dare I say it....a little bit educational.... The kids can't wait to do it all over again this year. This post may contain affiliate … [Read more...] about Tracking Santa On Christmas Eve: A Family Activity
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The Art of Strewing Games in Your Homeschool
Did you know that children learn best through play? The art of strewing games can be a simple way to enhance core subjects such as math, history, language arts, and science all while playing! You may be wondering then, what is strewing? In our homeschool, strewing is the act of leaving interesting and exciting resources out for my children to discover! It's the perfect way to introduce … [Read more...] about The Art of Strewing Games in Your Homeschool
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
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
Fun Brain Activities for Kids
Your brain is the most complex part of your body! It is the part of your body that tells you what's going on around you. The brain even creates the thoughts and feelings that make up your personality! This is definitely a part of the body we need to know more about! The kids and I enjoyed some fun brain activities, this week, that included interesting brain facts, the different parts of … [Read more...] about Fun Brain Activities for Kids
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 … [Read more...] about 50 Favorite Games The Whole Family Will Love
Go Squish Cardgame: A Fun Way to Learn Spanish
Games are one of the best ways to learn and Foreign Languages for Kids by Kids has created the fantastic Go Squish Cardgame to help your children learn Spanish in a way that is both fun and engaging! This is a game that our kids ask for over and over. You've heard me gush before about our love for Foreign Languages for Kids. Our family adores this easy to use program. Foreign Languages for Kids … [Read more...] about Go Squish Cardgame: A Fun Way to Learn Spanish
5 Ways to Keep Math Fun
Keeping math fun is of utmost importance to me as a parent and a homeschool mom. Math is all around us from spiral sea shells, and grocery shopping, to the equations that launch rockets into space. So how can we keep math fun while providing our children with the mathematical education they need? This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Keep Math Fun
Brownies, Books, and Games in the New Year
The past year has seen many changes and challenges for our family and our homeschool. We found ourselves uprooted from the hustle and bustle of city life, and planted firmly on my sister's farm in Tennessee. Adjusting to the ebb and flow of this new life has been both overwhelming and wonderful. We've found that the seasons of homeschool, much like our lives, can transition and shift. … [Read more...] about Brownies, Books, and Games in the New Year
Multiplication Math Games with HoliMaths X
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Folks, I am so excited to share a fun strategy math game with you: HoliMaths X Multiplication Game! Multiplication. Times Tables. Math. These words can strike fear into the hearts of many parents. How many of us hated memorizing our multiplication facts? How many of us loathed the … [Read more...] about Multiplication Math Games with HoliMaths X