May the 4th Be With You!I’m not normally very big on parties, decorating and such, but this is Star Wars y’all! I’ll take any opportunity to geek out with Star Wars.A few years ago I put together a Star Wars treat pack (from Sandy Toes and Popsicles) for NerdNerfer for Father’s Day and it was a BIG hit. Wasn’t it […]
I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew. It’s no secret that I adore history, but not the boring, dry textbook kind. Living history is where it’s at folks, and these amazing Heroes of History biographies are a fabulous way to bring history to life. We were able to choose a book for this review, so I choose […]
I found out this past weekend that the Mars Rover is landing on February 18, 2021. According to Space.com, only “40% of all Mars surface missions have landed successfully.” It will be very exciting to watch this week’s landing. I’ve rounded up some great learning resources that you can use this week leading up to the landing and even after […]
Teaching history with the Torchlighter’s video series is incredibly easy because they have done most of the work for you! The series features stories of great heroes and heroines from throughout history in a 30 minute animated program. Suggested for ages 8-12, but I have learned a lot from these videos as well. This post contains affiliate links for your […]
Honeybees are fascinating little creatures that can teach us a great deal about diligence and perseverance. “Busy as a bee” takes on a whole new meaning after studying the daily life of these little creatures. Here are some resources for your Honeybee unit study. This post may contain some affiliate links for your convenience, which means if you make […]
Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres. I love being able to learn about the culture and traditions of the past through the lives of characters. It’s so much better than trying to learn through the dry paragraphs of a textbook. The time period comes alive, and it’s much easier to remember. There are so many amazing historical fiction […]
Spring is finally starting to tip-toe its way into the South and it has me looking forward to more outside time for the kids. It’s been raining at least a little every day for the past three weeks and my kids are rather stir-crazy. In preparation for sunnier days, I thought it would be fun to put together ideas for easy […]
If you have a visual learner, movies are a wonderful way to teach them about kindness and compassion. There are some really great movies out there, but it can be difficult to find them amongst all the…well, not so great ones. My kids love to watch movies, and we’ve discovered some real gems. This post may contain some affiliate links […]
Using books about kindness to teach kids doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. Books are wonderful tools to teach children. The stories draw them in, capture their imaginations, and imprint important lessons on their minds. For these reasons, and many more, it’s vital that we as parents choose books wisely so that we’re building up desirable character, habits, and […]
The sibling relationship can sometimes be a little strained, especially in a homeschool setting where they are with each other all day. Here are some ideas to challenge and inspire your kids to be a little more kind to each other every day. Don’t forget to grab the free printable at the bottom of the list so that you […]