During the summer, we take a little break from homeschooling. We never fully quit, but do a relaxed schedule with several breaks. I am really excited about this new program that teaches my children life skills while helping them review reading, math, and writing. It's going to help take the pressure ... View Post
10 Tips to Keep Kids Learning All Day!
One of my goals for this year was to make learning last all day long. School “hours” are not as important as giving my children the mindset that learning is an experience; one that happens the moment their little feet hit the ground running till the time their heads hit the pillow at night. I ... View Post
Turn School into a Party!
We all have gotten the “look”. The one where you can tell the light bulb has turned off in the brain and the eyes start to appear glazed over. It’s the look that lets you know it’s time to head back to the drawing board to really think about what interests your children. What makes their heart ... View Post
Pre-Reading Activity: All Lined Up!
For preschool, we play a lot of games. What better way to learn than having fun, right? So, I'll share my go-to preschool reading activity. Even if my child is not in a "learning" mood, she'll agree to play this game and that's fine with me. I know how much she'll learn each time we play! In ... View Post