Free Math Printables: 100 Number Charts
One of my favorite tools for teaching math in PreK-2nd grade is a 100 number chart. Early learners can practice a variety of math skills including: Free Math Printables: 100 Number Charts
Project Passport: Ancient Egypt History for Elementary Grades
Looking back over our years of homeschooling, I can see that I’ve focused almost exclusively on teaching American history during the elementary years. Honestly, the thought of teaching world history–especially ancient history–has felt rather overwhelming to me. The truth is that I’ve always supposed that ancient history would be boring and…
DragonBox Algebra 12+: Fun Homeschool Math App
Math is unfortunately one of my kids’ least favorite subjects. I regularly hear one or another of them say, “I’m just not good at math.” Or, “Math is just too hard!” Now that I have two teens who are working through algebra, I also hear the oft-repeated question: “But what…
Adventurous Mailbox: Cultural Education Subscription for Kids
As a busy homeschool mom of eight, I don’t have much spare time to pack everyone up and go shopping for crafts, supplies, or or other learning materials for my kiddos. That’s why I love having educational activities delivered right to my mailbox. Anything that saves me time and hassle…
Homeschool Music Appreciation for Elementary Grades
Music has been rather neglected in our large-family homeschool. Sure, the kids listen to music and sing in the annual Christmas program at church. We even bought a piano recently. But actually learning about music? Not so much. Until now. Recently Collin (grade 6) has been using Music Appreciation for…
Homeschool Elective: Character and Skills for Home and Career
I’ve discovered that it can be incredibly difficult to find quality curriculum choices for my teens who prefer a textbook-based approach to learning. Anyone else have the same problem? My eighth grade son, Keaton, recently began using a new-to-us elective course from Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum. I’m thrilled that the course…
Atomidoodle: Educational Chemistry Game
Learning the periodic table can be a daunting task. In fact, I have to confess I never advanced beyond a basic understanding of how to use the table for my chemistry assignments in high school. But what if there were a fun, challenging video game that could eliminate all the…
Valentine Heart Dot Marker Printables
Do-a-dot printables are wildly popular with my 3-year-old right now. Whether they are ABCs, numbers, or art projects, she loves them all. These Valentine Heart Dot Marker Printables are perfect for preschoolers to make and give to family and friends. I hope your little ones enjoy them as much as…
Color-by-Number Holiday Pages
Lately my 3-year-old, Kendra, has been so excited to work on color-by-number activities. Last week we started using the Color-by-Number Holidays worksheets from Mama’s Learning Corner–and Kendra LOVES them! Color-by-Number Holidays is a collection of 55 coloring pages for Thanksgiving and Christmas. From turkeys and pumpkins to Christmas trees and…