Did you know unstructured play can greatly benefit your child's learning and also help make them more successful in life? With the decline in open-ended play, here's why it's important to add unstructured time as a regular part of your child's day, including ideas for unstructured free play for children... read more →
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17
If you're looking for a cool project for your lesson plans, add a Wonder precepts from the Wonder novel (and movie) by RJ Palacio. The book and movie Wonder both introduced precepts. Here is How To Create Your Own Wonder Precepts Project with kids for kindness respect and more! ... read more →
Jun
10
There are so many benefits of audiobooks, so don't discount them as part of your learning! Not long ago, I posted about how you can get free stuff in reading programs. Since then I've received some messages asking for advice about if your kids hate reading or if they are... read more →
Jun
01
What to do at a sleepover with kids or need virtual sleepover ideas for a child's birthday party to tween or teen sleepover? We have 14 fun things to do at a sleepover for summer kids activities (or any time of year!) and also 27 fun things for online sleepovers.... read more →
May
28
You're in for a treat because contributor Samantha Lee of HumbleLee Homeschooled put together an amazing study unit idea for the Disney Nature Penguins movie! Here's what she has for you! 40 Penguins Movie Lesson Plans, Activities, and Resources for a Nature-Based Study Unit DISCLOSURE: Affiliate links are used on... read more →
May
15
Camping as a family makes for great bonding family activities (even if you hate camping!). Here's our step-by-step camping for beginners guide and fun ways to make camping educational, including tips for camping with toddlers / babies and kids of all ages and what to bring camping with kids checklist.... read more →
May
11
If you've been researching homeschool methods, you may have heard about the classical education movement. What is the definition of classical education? Classical education is a long-term, three-part process of learning which begins in the child's elementary years and is completed at the end of high school. It is commonly... read more →
May
06
How to hike with kids: family hike hacks, even if your kids hate things like family camping or outdoor activities! Including tips for beginner backpacking trips and gear list. Here's how do you make hiking fun for kids (and yourself) so it becomes a regular family activity—including hiking field trips with... read more →
May
03
Wondering can you start homeschooling at the end of the year or how do I take my child out of school to homeschool? Learn important how to start homeschooling information for school at home transition any time of year. Can You Start Homeschooling at the End of the Year? In... read more →
May
02
Need college dorm rooms ideas, freshman dorm room college necessities, and must-have items for college for life after homeschool or high school? Whether you need a dorm room check list for guys or dorm room essentials for girls, we have you covered with your college packing list essentials, college dorm... read more →