Learning to read isn't one size fits all...reading is a unique adventure for each child! It's a special journey. One in which you choose what sort of voyages you become a part of. But, before you are ready to sail the Pequod in search of the elusive white whale you must first learn the alphabet. The sounds of each letter must be mastered before you can go traipsing across the Misty Mountains, … [Read more...] about All About Reading: A Multi-Sensory Approach to Reading
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Preparing for Fall: Homeschool Curriculum Choices
Preparing for fall in the homeschool world means you are probably looking at all of the curriculum choices available to you. We are not a box curriculum type of family. Don't get me wrong, we use curriculums...just not in the traditional sense of starting at chapter one and continuing until the end. We love to tumble down rabbit holes of learning, get lost in forests of knowledge, and … [Read more...] about Preparing for Fall: Homeschool Curriculum Choices
Time Capsule: Medieval England Unit Study
Medieval history doesn't have to be boring! In a time of knights, kings, monks, and hard working peasants there is really no need for your children to feel that medieval England was anything but interesting. Time Capsule: Medieval England Unit Study We are loving history this year, folks. In addition to our Horrible Histories, various history games, and History Unboxed we have now added the … [Read more...] about Time Capsule: Medieval England Unit Study
Homeschooling with Joy and Sometimes on Impulse
Have you ever bought anything on impulse thinking it would be the "be all end all" and would magically make your life infinitely easier or better or more beautiful? I'm totally asking...for a friend... You know, like those amazingly organic toasted coconut chips made with caramel sea salt...that would make you forget that it was a total health food? That is until you actually tasted it … [Read more...] about Homeschooling with Joy and Sometimes on Impulse
Hands-On Geography with Pin It Maps
One of my ultimate favorite things about homeschooling is our ability to follow our children's interests. These rabbit holes of learning are akin to the rabbit hole that Alice fell down when chasing the infamous white rabbit. One never knows where you'll end up. So it is that I've discovered maps are a fantastic way to aid us in our learning adventure! *Disclosure: This post may contain … [Read more...] about Hands-On Geography with Pin It Maps
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
Geography Through Stories: Around the World Stories
I would love to travel with my children! Dreams of a cross-country road trip (with someone else driving, of course) and stops along the way to check out the strange but true sites of our great country have flitted through my mind for years. I'd also love to tour the world. At the moment travel isn't possible. There are far too many responsibilities here on our farm. But that doesn't mean that … [Read more...] about Geography Through Stories: Around the World Stories
Hands On History with History Unboxed
When you think back to your days of history class, do you think dry, boring texts filled with dates? Or do you remember exciting hands on learning with a splattering of stories that brought history to life? I remember enjoying the stories in my history classes but not so much the remembering of dates and key figures. I cannot remember history ever being hands on...science class, yes. Remember … [Read more...] about Hands On History with History Unboxed
Foreign Languages for Kids
I once had the idea that if I wanted my children to learn a foreign language, then I needed the most expensive foreign language program available. It boasted of an immersive method that was fun and effective. Except that it wasn't...fun...or effect... at least not for our kiddos. What was I to do? Our children WANTED to learn Spanish, but every attempt left them frustrated and in tears. I secretly … [Read more...] about Foreign Languages for Kids
Wizard Math Printable Multiplication Board Game
My son loved practicing his Multiplication math facts with this one of a kind Wizard Math Printable Multiplication Board Game! *This is not a product for purchase or download* This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Wizard Math Multiplication Board Game A few weeks ago I ran across this AMAZING Multiplication Minecraft Printable … [Read more...] about Wizard Math Printable Multiplication Board Game