The end of summer seems to come sooner every year! About mid-July the “Back to School” ads start popping up reminding me that I should start preparing/planning for a new school year. It also reminds all of us in the family that our more relaxed schedule and warm weather will be gone before we know…
Do you have a kid(s) that have fallen behind because of sickness, school closures, a move, or for other reasons? This is an issue many of us are facing right now. It affects homeschool families and public/private school families alike. Maybe just keeping up on school was hard enough before, but now facing catching up…
A deck of playing cards can be great to use to help your child improve on their math facts! Flashcards get boring fast but using playing cards and changing up the games/activities you do with them can keep your kid enthused. When they are enjoying what they are doing, they are also more likely to…
Are you looking for a good book for a boy(s)? This is a list I have compiled that I think most boys ages 6-8 (grades 1st, 2nd, & 3rd) will enjoy reading. My daughter and other girls have enjoyed many of these books as well, but I tried to focus on ones that fit the…
Most classrooms have white or off-white walls, ceilings, and door frames. There is usually a large white board or green chalkboard on one wall. Most often, there are several desks and tables in shades of brown and greys. In many classrooms, there is also a lot of bright colors splashed throughout the room. It may…
Ready to start schooling your children at home?!! There are a few things you will need.