Learning how to properly write and format research papers is important! Don’t let your homeschool student spend hours trying to figure out how they should be formatting when they can use this Research Paper Writing Guide with ease! Writing a quality paper takes time, persistence and organization and if you can instill those characteristics into […]
Sound Town Phonics Giveaway
Help your child find the Key to Reading! Parents and teachers use Sound Town Phonics to help their children and students learn to read – because they learned to read with Sound Town too! More than twenty-five years ago, Sound Town was created by a homeschool mother to teach her oldest child to read. Today, […]
Family Math Curriculum Package Giveaway
Welcome to Day 20 of the 2018 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! Today’s giveaway sponsor is A+ Interactive Math- check it out… GIVEAWAY – A Family Math Package ($149 value)! Also, sign up for Free 1-month {FOR EVERYONE}, No Credit card needed. Family Math Package includes Grades 1- 6, Pre-algebra and Algebra 1 for up […]
Homeschool Navigator Language Arts Curriculum Giveaway
Welcome to Day 19 of the 2018 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! Today’s giveaway sponsor is Homeschool Navigator and they are giving away one-year subscription to their Language Art curriculum. Check it out… Home School Navigator is an innovative hybrid language arts program that combines the best of online learning (video instruction and read alouds) […]
Think Like an Engineer/Think Like an Architect Course Giveaway
Welcome to Day 18 of the 2018 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! Today’s giveaway sponsor is Innovator’s Tribe and they are giving away an awesome hands-on course for your homeschool student! Check it out… There are an estimated 1.2 million home school and private school students in the U.S. who have the gifts of hands-on […]
Dover Publications Giveaway {17 Classic Books Library}
Welcome to Day 17 of the 2018 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! Today’s giveaway sponsor is Dover Publications and they are giving away an amazing library of 17 classic books! Check it out… Dover Partners With PBS for The Great American Read Celebrate the power of reading with Dover and PBS! Hosted by Meredith Vieira, […]
Stop Tantrums with Soothing Sammy {Giveaway!}
Welcome to Day 16 of the 2018 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! Today’s giveaway sponsor is JDEducational and they have a giveaway that is perfect for all of you with little ones at home…check it out! Are you tired of turning on the news and being bombarded with stories about violence? Psychologists hope that if […]
2018 Praying for My Homeschool Challenge {FREE through 9/1}
It’s Friday and that means it is time for another Free Curriculum Friday, and even though we are in the middle of the 2018 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza, I STILL have a freebie for you! Now through 9/1, you can enroll in my 30 Days of Praying for My Homeschool Challenge for FREE {normally […]
Timberdoodle Giveaway
Welcome to Day 15 of the 2018 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! Today’s giveaway sponsor is Timberdoodle! Check it out… Do You Teach Both Types of Thinking? Have you considered the necessity of incorporating both convergent and divergent thinking into your learning time? Experts recognize these as the two major types of brain challenges we […]
The Reading Game Giveaway {3 Winners!}
Welcome to Day 14 of the 2018 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! Today’s giveaway sponsor is The Reading Game and they are giving prizes to THREE winners! Check it out… Are you looking for an early reader program that really works? That is fun? And most importantly builds confidence in reading? Or is your child […]
Spanish For You! Giveaway
Welcome to Day 13 of the 2018 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! Today’s giveaway sponsor is Spanish For You! Check it out… Learn Spanish in a simple, effective, and affordable way! Spanish for You! is a fun and easy-to-use theme-based curriculum for grades 3-8 that engages students through a variety of easily taught techniques and […]
Teaching Textbooks Review + Giveaway {2 winners!}
I was given a review copy of TT 3.0 and financial compensation in exchange for an honest review of Teaching Textbooks. I was not required to write a favorable review. All opinions expressed are my own. Welcome to Day 12 of the 2018 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! I’m excited today to bring you this […]
Creative Writing Workbook {Limited time FREEBIE!}
Welcome to Day 11 of the 2018 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! Today’s sponsor is Laurie from Strategic Homeschooling and More and rather than giving a prize to one or two readers, she is giving EACH OF YOU a copy of her brand new creative writing workbook! Check it out… Is your homeschool perfect? Do […]
DIY Homeschool Printables Course Giveaway {3 winners}
Welcome to Day 10 of the 2018 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! Today’s giveaway sponsor is Monique from MoniqueB Designs and Living Life and Learning. She has created an awesome course teaching homeschool moms how to create their own printables: curriculum, worksheets, etc…and is giving away 3 registrations!! Check it out… Do you spend hours […]
$100 Gift Certificate for Enrichment Studies Giveaway
Welcome to Day 9 of the 2018 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! Today’s giveaway sponsor is EnrichmentStudies.com and they’re giving away a $100 gift certificate! Check it out… So many homeschool moms want to include art and music in their homeschool, but struggle to make it happen. There are only so many hours in a […]
SKrafty Giveaway {One year subscription with unlimited access to ALL classes!}
Welcome to Day 9 of the 2018 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! Today’s giveaway is sponsored by SKrafty and is one that your children will LOVE!! You HAVE to check it out… Today I want to introduce you to SKrafty, an online learning community for homeschool students. SKrafty has been around for 5 years now […]
Photography Course for Teens Giveaway
Welcome to Day 7 of the 2018 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza Event! Today’s giveaway is sponsored by FundaFunda Academy! Check them out… The evolution of technology and, in particular, the internet, has opened up new opportunities for learning. When I started homeschooling 15 years ago, I was able to incorporate so many more interactive […]
Visual Art Curriculum Bundle Giveaway {$75 value}
Welcome to Day 6 of the 2018 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! Today’s giveaway sponsor is Kitchen Table Classroom and she is giving away her Visual Art Curriculum Bundle valued at over $75! Check it out… As a home school mama the idea of teaching everything can be totally and completely overwhelming. I get it. […]
Personalized Learning Package GIVEAWAY from Wings to Soar Online Academy {$800+ value}
Welcome to Day 5 of the 2018 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! Today’s giveaway is sponsored by Wings to Soar Online Academy. This is a giveaway that is super valuable to ANY homeschooling family! Check it out… You want what’s best for your child. And you’ve probably already tried a LOT of different curriculum to […]
Maintain Your Homeschool Focus Course Giveaway
Welcome to Day 4 of the 2018 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! Today’s giveaway is sponsored by Outmatched Mama. Check it out. Maintain Your Homeschool Focus Course Giveaway Freshly sharpened pencils, perfectly organized supplies, and wonderful curricula all waiting to be enjoyed! -Ahh, the unrealistic dreams of back to school season 😉 You make it […]
Fun and Educational Preschool Printables
Head over to Arrows & Applesauce for these fun and educational preschool printables! Help your kiddos learn their important phone numbers while they practice dialing and writing. They’ll learn to address an envelope while learning their address. Plus, enjoy a FREE “About Me” interview page! Click here to get your Preschool Activities Bundle here with […]
Math Mammoth Giveaway {Full Curriculum for Grades 1-7}
Welcome to Day 3 of the 2018 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! Today’s giveaway is sponsored by Math Mammoth. Check it out.. This is your chance to win Math Mammoth Light Blue Series bundle! What is Math Mammoth Light Blue Series ? Math Mammoth Light Blue Series constitutes a full elementary mathematics curriculum for grades 1-7. Some of […]
The Homemaker’s Friend Daily Planner Giveaway {3 Winners!}
Welcome to Day 2 of the 2018 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza! Today’s giveaway is sponsored by the Homemaker’s Depot and they are going make THREE of you very happy! Check it out… Sue Cooley the creator of the Homemaker’s Friend Daily Planner knew that homemakers needed a flexible daily planner, and that was her […]
Free Explore the World Through the Art of Aboriginal Australia Unit Study
Take a look at the world through the eyes of the native peoples of Australia with this free unit study from Life Led Homeschool. Explore the World Through the Art of Aboriginal Australia includes a brief overview of aboriginal life with links to learn more and to see examples of aboriginal artwork. There are then […]
Vocabulary Curriculum Giveaway
Welcome to Day 1 of the 2018 Back to Homeschool Giveaway Extravaganza!!! Today’s giveaway is an awesome vocabulary curriculum written by Carrie from Homeschool Giveaways and Freebies! Check it out! Enter to win the entire series of Daily Skill Building: Vocabulary – Open & Go Curriculum (exclusive coupon code included below!) Are you looking […]
Free Curriculum Friday: Hands-On History Study of 14 Great Empires
Welcome to this week’s edition of Free Curriculum Friday! I’m so excited to partner with Homeschool in the Woods to bring you a fantastic history resource that will be the perfect addition to your homeschool plans! They normally sell it for $18.95, but for ONE WEEK ONLY- you can get it for FREE! Check it […]
Free License Plate Game Printable
Homeschooling during vacation doesn’t have to be boring! One way to sneak in some fun on road trips is the license plate game. This colorful free printable from Christine at This Bit of Life is a game and a geography lesson all wrapped into one. Your kids won’t suspect a thing while they stay occupied […]
Cheap Methods to Organize Your Homeschool Room {+ $250 Rainbow Resource Giveaway- 2 winners}
Check out these cheap methods to organize your homeschool room! Is this the year in which you will get your homeschooling room even more organized? When a homeschooling room isn’t organized, it can cause a lot of chaos in your mind. Spending a little bit of time getting organized is one of the best things […]
Read With Me Kids- Bringing Your Child Into the Story
This is a sponsored post. I was compensated for my time. All opinions expressed are my own. Read With Me Kids- Brings Your Child Into the Story! Personalized stories are a wonderful way to engage children and help them remember stories you have taught them. You can even use them in your homeschool to teach […]
Free Unit Studies for all 50 States
Use these FREE geography-themed unit studies for all 50 states as your main social studies curriculum for grades 3-8 or to enhance your usual homeschool curriculum. Includes state history, flora and fauna, famous people, fun facts, arts, crafts, recipes, field trip ideas and a book basket for each state. Each states unit study will have […]
Take the Plunge & Dive Into Homeschooling! (Everything You Need to Know…)
You’ve been thinking about it, quit kidding yourself. The idea has crossed your mind more than once, you have seen those homeschooling families enjoying the last of the summer while taking their lessons to a park for the day, you have noticed that snow days can be turned into science lessons, you can even tell […]
Free 5-Week Music Appreciation Course for Homeschoolers
Introduce your kids to the fun of classical music by showing them cartoon clips that feature classical tunes! The fun, 5-week summer music appreciation program comes straight to your inbox, making it easy and fun for the whole family. Watch the videos from your phone, tablet, computer, or other device anytime it’s convenient for you! […]
Free English/Literature Websites for Homeschooling Grades 6-12
Free English/Literature Websites for Homeschooling Grades 6-12 While we purchase some homeschooling curriculum I always love to utilize free websites to help teach my children beyond the scope of their curriculum. If you are looking for some free English/Literature Websites for homeschooling resources for grades 6-12, you will find some great options below. Each one of […]
Ultimate YouTube Playlist for World Geography Homeschool Resources
This YouTube playlist compiled by 4 One More is a lifesaver if you have middle or high school kids studying world geography. It’s an extensive (although not exhaustive) list of great video for every region of the world explaining the geography, the political situations, the history, and the culture of the place. You can use […]
Why Homeschool Moms Need to Embrace Technology
Why Homeschool Moms Need to Embrace Technology Kids these days seem to come out of the womb using technology. Three-year-olds know how to swipe their way to their favorite apps on their parents’ tablets and smartphones. Many of them own their own kid-friendly tablets. It’s a far cry from when we were kids. Most of […]
The Science of Slime Activity Pack *Limited Time Freebie*
The Science of Slime Activity Pack Welcome to this week’s edition of Free Curriculum Friday! Today’s curriculum freebie is something that your kids will LOVE. Why? Because it is all about SLIME! Making homemade slime is incredibly popular with children today. There are entire Instagram accounts and YouTube channels solely devoted to slime. My children […]
ABCmouse Early Learning Curriculum FREE Trial
ABCmouse.com Early Learning AcademyOffers These Features: More than 9,000 learning activities in Reading, Math, Beginning Science, Social Studies, Art, and Music A full online preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade curriculum A Step-by-Step Learning Path that guides your child through the curriculum at his or her own pace ABCmouse.com’s curriculum focuses on the […]
Homeschool Myth: You Can’t Homeschool and Work Full Time
This post is part of the Homeschool Myths: BUSTED series hosted by HomeschoolBlogging.com. One of the biggest homeschooling myths out there is the thought that there is no possible way you can homeschool your children AND work full-time. Throughout the entire six years we’ve been homeschooling, I have worked full-time 99% of the time. I […]
Story Craze: Making Creative Writing FUN!
This is a paid review. I was compensated for my time. All opinions expressed are my own. I was not required to write a favorable review. Storytelling and creative writing was something I always loved. It’s so natural to me that I never imagined my girls wouldn’t love it as much as I do. […]
Pirates of the Caribbean Movie Study Freebie
We have a new movie study up for grabs today! This is the Pirates of the Caribbean Movie Study, which I think many homeschooled students will be excited about. In this fun movie study printable, you will find four worksheets to ensure your children understood the concepts of the film. Be sure to get your […]
Brave Movie Study Freebie
This post is part of the Summer Homeschooling: Movie Unit Studies series. To see the entire list of movie studies, click here. Bring some Disney magic into your homeschool with this Brave Movie Study. It’s a great way to get your children interested in learning and make sure they comprehend what they watch. Grab your […]
inkWELL Planner Review + Giveaway
This is a paid review. I was compensated for my time. All opinions expressed are my own. I was not required to write a favorable review. Life without a planner is a difficult life for any mom. Trying to juggle it all while trying not to forget anything is much harder than any of us […]
StickUp Pix Review
This is a paid review. I was compensated for my time and provided with 3 StickUp Pix prints. All opinions expressed are my own and I was not required to write a positive review. Everyone loves the look of photos on their phone and within photo sharing apps. Those perfect squares, evenly spaced, with […]
Spanish for You! Giveaway
A couple of months ago, I shared a review on Spanish for You! You can read the review here. It is the best Spanish homeschool curriculum that we have used. I’m super excited because Spanish for You! is giving one of my readers a homeschool themed package {grade level of their choice} valued at $68! […]
Tangled Movie Study
This post is part of the Summer Homeschooling: Movie Unit Studies series. To see the entire list of movie studies, click here. Turn one of your children’s favorite Disney films into a learning experience with this Tangled Movie Study! Following the classic story of Rapunzel, this film offers a fun and refreshing lesson to your […]
Toy Story Movie Study
This post is part of the Summer Homeschooling: Movie Unit Studies series. To see the entire list of movie studies, click here. Toy Story is a classic Disney/Pixar film that many children love. You can add it to your homeschool curriculum with this Toy Story Movie Study printable pack! Included in this movie study are […]
Moana Movie Study
This post is part of the Summer Homeschooling: Movie Unit Studies series. To see the entire list of movie studies, click here. Moana is one of our family’s favorite Disney movies. We have watched it time and time again! Since I have two very headstrong daughters, they can definitely relate to the lead character, Moana. […]
Pride & Prejudice Movie Study
This post is part of the Summer Homeschooling: Movie Unit Studies series. To see the entire list of movie studies, click here. With this movie study, your children can learn more about the Georgian Era. This is when the film’s story took place. Inside the study, there is a Q&A sheet dedicated to teaching more […]
Princess and the Frog Movie Study
This post is part of the Summer Homeschooling: Movie Unit Studies series. To see the entire list of movie studies, click here. The Princess and the Frog Movie study will be the perfect end to your students’ movie experience! It is interactive and offers great discussion for the whole family. Princess and the Frog movie […]
Beauty and the Beast Movie Study
This post is part of the Summer Homeschooling: Movie Unit Studies series. To see the entire list of movie studies, click here. Beauty and the Beast, an old classic that we’ve probably all seen and loved. It premiered in 1991 after a failed attempt in the 1930’s by Walt Disney. Belle is kept as a […]
Anne of Green Gables Movie Study
This post is part of the Summer Homeschooling: Movie Unit Studies series. To see the entire list of movie studies, click here. This summer is a perfect time to dive into Anne of Green Gables! With this multi-subject, printable Anne of Green Gables Movie Study, you’ll find: discussion questions to check for comprehension and for further […]
Frozen Movie Study
This post is part of the Summer Homeschooling: Movie Unit Studies series. To see the entire list of movie studies, click here. We all know that Frozen was a hit movie, and is still loved by many children. If you’d like to incorporate the film in your homeschool, this is the Frozen Movie Study is […]
Wonder Movie Unit Study
This post is part of the Summer Homeschooling: Movie Unit Studies series. To see the entire list of movie studies, click here. Wonder {the book} was published in February of 2012 and is written by author R.J. Palacio. The book is about a ten year old boy who live in Manhattan and he as a […]
Summer Homeschooling: 13 FREE Movie Unit Studies
Ahh! Summer is finally here. While we do like to give our children a break from formal school studies during the summer, we do like to encourage them to keep learning all year long. Our entire family loves to watch movies…so I decided to turn some of their favorite movies into unit studies! These movie […]
Lilo and Stitch Movie Study
This post is part of the Summer Homeschooling: Movie Unit Studies series. To see the entire list of movie studies, click here. Lilo and Stitch Movie Study Lilo, a Hawaiian girl who lost her parents in a car accident, adopts Stitch as her “dog”, but he is really an alien! The two of them form […]
The Best Thing I’ve Ever Done for my Homeschool
If you’ve been homeschooling for more than five minutes, you are likely looking for tips and tools that will make your calling as a homeschooling mom just a bit easier. After homeschooling for more than 8 years now, I can safely say there is ONE thing that I have done each year that has made […]
6 Gifts ALL Homeschool Moms Secretly Want for Mother’s Day
Do you have a homeschool mom in your life that you love and adore? Are you thinking of showering her with gifts this Mother’s Day? Perhaps you already have something shiny on hold at the jewelry store. Stop right there. Don’t make another move until I tell you what homeschool moms really want for Mother’s Day. […]
Flash Freebie! Homeschool Mom Life Binder {3 DAYS ONLY!}
In honor of Mother’s Day, I have an extra special gift for YOU! Today-11:59pm EST on Sunday 5/13/18, you can get my Homeschool Mom Life Binder for FREE!! This is an offer that has never been offered before and one that will NEVER be offered again! Keep reading to see the features of the Homeschool […]
Bible Study for Kids from Grapevine Studies {Limited time freebie!}
Grapevine Studies makes Bible lessons come alive for children! I’m so excited that she is giving my readers a FREE sampler of 5 Bible Study lessons! It’s the perfect addition to your summer homeschooling plans and a great way to see what Grapevine Studies is all about! Check it out.. No time to map out […]
Pre-K Patriotic Learning Pack Bundle {Limited time freebie!}
Tired of searching high and low for some age appropriate patriotic themed activities for your pre-k kids? Then keep reading- you’re in luck. I get it. You have searched Pinterest for Independence Day activities for Preschool and everything you have found seems to be too advanced. Or once you’ve found something, the activities aren’t that […]
Stress-Free Systems to Balance Homeschooling and Homemaking
When we first started homeschooling, one of the many things that I just couldn’t wrap my mind around was how in the world I was supposed to homeschool my children AND do all the things involved in maintaining a home: meal planning and cooking laundry cleaning home upkeep managing finances and the list goes on […]
Desert Vocabulary & Notebooking Bundle {Limited time freebie!}
Studying biomes is a great way to teach your children about animals, plants, geography, weather, and natural resources and the desert is an especially fun biome to study! This week, I’ve partnered with Randi from Peanut Butter Fish Lessons, and she is giving you a FREE copy of her Desert Notebooking and Vocabulary Bundle which […]
Armor of God Workbook {Limited time freebie!}
Teaching your children all about the armor of God and how it applies to their daily lives is a great lesson. Not only can it help to manage fears and anxiety, it also helps to give your child a visual lesson in how God is present in their daily lives. My brand new Armor of […]
Early Learning Super Bundle from The Art Kit {Limited time freebie!}
This free promotion has ended! , I’ve teamed up with The Art Kit to bring you a very fun early learning bundle! Check out what they have to say… We love designing printables that make learning fun and promote creativity. Today we’re thrilled to offer you a bundle of some of our most popular printables […]
Handwriting Curriculum {Limited time freebie!}
This free promotion has ended! If you’re looking for an effective handwriting curriculum for your children, I’ve got you covered! I’ve teamed up with Forging Foundations and they are giving my readers copies of the Handwriting Workbook series for FREE! Each workbook typically sells for $9.99 each, so this is a huge savings for you! […]
Parenting Tween to Teens Resource Kit {Limited time freebie!}
This free promotion has ended. Please check back frequently for additional freebies. The Tweens to Teens Kit from Hal and Melanie Young is the perfect resource pack for parents of children eight and up to help them navigate through these challenging parenting years in a way that will lay the foundation for influencing their children […]
7 Reasons NOT to Shop the Build Your Bundle Homeschool Sale
“Build Your Bundle,” I’m sure you’ve heard the term by now. After all, it’s practically everywhere! People keep going on and on about this homeschool sale, and the included items, and the practicality of it all, not to mention the savings! Everywhere you look people are shouting about the advantages of this sale. Don’t fall […]
Heroes of the Bible Brick Challenge & Character Study {Limited time freebie}
This free promotion has ended! Please check back frequently for new freebies! The Heroes of the Bible Brick Challenge & Character Study teaches kids about important Bible stories that will point them to the goodness and character of God, all while using one of there favorite toys, Legos! Perfect for homeschooling or simple family devotions, these […]
Bible Trivia for Kids Game Kit {Limited Time Freebie}
THIS FREE PROMOTION PERIOD HAS ENDED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY FOR ADDITIONAL FREEBIES. It doesn’t take long to find out that children are compelled to learn when the subject they are learning about becomes exciting for them. If you’re looking for an engaging way to teach your kids about Christ, something fun to add on […]
Star Wars Student Planner {Limited time freebie!}
You know I couldn’t let May the 4th slip by without giving you a fun Star Wars-themed freebie, right? Of course not! So, in honor of May the 4th, I have a Star Wars-themed Student Planner for your children. This basic planner is the perfect way to help your children begin using a planner. It […]
Intermediate Language Lessons Curriculum {Limited Time Freebie!}
THIS FREE PROMOTION PERIOD HAS ENDED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY FOR ADDITIONAL FREEBIES. Are you looking for a more informal approach to language arts? Do you want a resource that you can use again and again? Sheri has taken Emma Serl’s original text (including all the lovely graphics), and created a 2-in-1 language […]
State Flash Card Game Bundle {Limited time Freebie!}
THIS FREE PROMOTION PERIOD HAS ENDED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY FOR ADDITIONAL FREEBIES. I don’t know about you, but I think it’s important for children to know the states, capitals, and postal abbreviations. Children should be familiar with the geography of the country they live in. They should also know state abbreviations because letter writing […]
Beatrix Potter Bundle {penmanship, copywork, games, and more!} Limited time FREEBIE!
THIS FREE PROMOTION PERIOD HAS ENDED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY FOR ADDITIONAL FREEBIES. The delightful tales of animal characters from Beatrix Potter’s timeless stories are not only enjoyable for children today, but are also art and language-rich with descriptions that inspire the imagination! This wonderful collection of resources will inspire and delight your children…and it’s FREE for […]
Math Games Bundle {Limited time freebie!}
THIS FREE PROMOTION PERIOD HAS ENDED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY FOR ADDITIONAL FREEBIES. This collection of eight “Math and Movement” game boards covers topics from basic single-digit addition through double digit division, with a bonus page of teaching tips for each level (see below for more details.) This complete set is valued at $16, but […]
{FREEBIE} My Book Log: Notebooking Journey- Elementary Reading Skills Study Pack
THIS FREE PROMOTION PERIOD HAS ENDED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY FOR ADDITIONAL FREEBIES. One of the great benefits of homeschooling is the time your children have to devote to reading. Reading is an essential skill that will open doors to your children both now and in the future. A child who can read well can […]
Ultimate Homeschool Mom Giveaway {Laptop, Printer, iPad, Amazon Gift Card, and more!}
And the winners are….. HP Touchscreen Laptop: Amber E. {abe83920} Wireless Printer: Heather C. {kaylasmommy0404} iPad mini: Paige T. {hs4themtoo} Amazon Gift Card: Erin Y. {E8F389Y456} 2018 Homeschool Moms Conference All Access Passes: Diahanna Harris {Diahanna.Harris}, Shasta Puckett {cno1sissy}, Heather Link {heather_md78} Winners- please check your email. It’s May! In honor of Mother’s Day AND […]
A Wrinkle in Time Movie Study
Who doesn’t love a story about a brave journey with a heroine that overcomes and saves her family? A Wrinkle in Time is an old classic that kids of all ages love. And who doesn’t love the idea of time travel!? The book was published in 1962 and has won several awards, including the Newbery […]
Project Passports Review + Giveaway {4 winners}
Take a trip through history and discover cultures at another era of time with hands-on projects and activities that drive the lessons home in a fun way with Project Passport! Included in each series are 25 “Stops” that can spread across 8-12 weeks, where you and your child(ren) will witness exciting events and meet interesting […]
Preschool and Early Elementary Character Curriculum {Limited time FREEBIE!}
THIS FREE PROMOTION PERIOD FOR THIS PRODUCT HAS ENDED! PLEASE CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY FOR NEW FREEBIES! Welcome to this week’s edition of Free Curriculum Friday! This week, I’ve teamed up with Kathie from The Character Corner. She is giving ALL of my readers a FREE copy of her preschool/early elementary character curriculum, Little Lads and […]
LIFEPAC History & Geography Curriculum Review
This is a paid review. I received a free copy of the curriculum and was compensated for my time. All opinions express are my own. The long-awaited LIFEPAC redesign is finally complete! Brian Lambert, vice president of product and partnerships at AOP, announced the update in February, saying “The goal of LIFEPAC’s new look is […]
Growing with Grammar/Soaring with Spelling Review + Giveaway
This is a paid review. I received a free copy of the curriculum and was compensated for my time. All opinions expressed are my own. JacKris Publishing specializes in providing language arts curricula to educators of all types who wish to strengthen their students’ mastery of spelling, vocabulary, English grammar, traditional writing, and creative writing […]
21 Learning Colors Printables for Preschoolers
It is important that your children learn their colors by preschool. Luckily, this is a very basic concept with lots of ways to foster their learning. Learning Colors printables, for example, are all over the internet. Print these out and have a lot of fun teaching your children their colors! I have actually compiled a […]
21 Color Activities for Preschoolers
Learning colors is one of the foundational concepts of preschool. By the time your child enters kindergarten, she should know all of the basic colors. In order to help with that learning, color activities are available all over the web. I have compiled a list of 21 learning colors activities that can help you with […]
7 Reasons You Need to Keep a Homeschool Portfolio {and a FREE Homeschool Portfolio Pack}
Homeschool portfolio. Those are two words that up to this point in our homeschooling journey, I haven’t given much thought to. I always sort of assumed that since my state didn’t require me to maintain a homeschool portfolio, I would wait until my children were closer to high school age before I would start worrying […]
Brown Bear Brown Bear, What Do You See? Unit Study {Limited time freebie!}
This FREEBIE promotion has ENDED. Please check back frequently for additional freebies! Thanks! Welcome to Free Curriculum Friday: the most exciting day of the week where I partner with homeschool publishers to bring you an amazing curriculum or learning resource for FREE! Today, I’ve partnered with Michelle from With the Huddleston’s and she is giving […]
The Preferred Math Activity for Home Educators
Back in February, we introduced everyone to Revolution Math, a groundbreaking and game changing after-school and summer learning activity for kids (ages 6-12) that is fun, engaging and gets them excited about the learning process. As a reminder, this program does something pretty unique à it combines online tutoring with a story-based math curriculum, filled with games […]
22 Free Counting Printables for Preschoolers
Printables are a great supplement to your preschool curriculum. Many that you find online are fun, colorful, and engaging for young children. I have compiled a list of 22 counting printables that I have found around the web. Hopefully, these printables will help you teach your preschoolers how to count! 22 Free Counting Printables for […]
22 Fun Counting Activities for Preschoolers
Counting activities for preschoolers are a great way to reinforce an important skill. Number recognition and the ability to count are two of the most basic activities for education. Making learning how to count fun promotes engagement when you are teaching your child. Read on to discover over 20 fun counting activities that you can […]
Exploring My Community Unit Studies for Preschoolers {LIMITED TIME FREEBIE!}
**THIS FREE PROMOTION HAS ENDED. CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY FOR ADDITIONAL FREEBIES!** Welcome to another edition of Free Curriculum Friday! This time, I’ve teamed up with Jeana from JDEducational and she is giving all of you copies of her Exploring My Community unit studies for preschoolers! Check out what she has to say… Have you noticed […]
25 Alphabet Printables for Preschoolers
Alphabet printables can be found all over the internet. They are great for reinforcing letter recognition and sounds. To make your home preschool planning easier, I have found 25 fun alphabet printables that you can pop into your curriculum. These are very bright and colorful, sure to grab your preschooler’s attention during learning time! 25 […]
25 Fun Alphabet Activities for Preschoolers
When teaching your preschooler his letters, you will no doubt want to have some alphabet activities ready to do. Reciting the ABCs often is important, but you need something else to teach in order for him to learn recognition as well as letter sounds. Below are more than 20 fun letter activities for preschoolers that […]
Music Lessons for Homeschoolers {GIVEAWAY-25 WINNERS}
Do you have a 6 to 8 year old who’s keen to learn a musical instrument? Here’s your chance to find out whether your child is ready for music lessons! Gentle Guitar™ school specializes in kids guitar tuition. Their students come from all over the world: USA, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, China, Europe… Twice […]
Complete Preschool Beginning Phonics Curriculum {Limited time FREEBIE!}
**THIS FREE PROMOTION HAS ENDED. CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY FOR ADDITIONAL FREEBIES!** For Free Curriculum Friday today, I’m teaming up with Annette from In All You Do and Thrifty Homeschoolers. To go along with our preschool theme this month, she is giving my readers her Apples to Zebras complete preschool beginning phonics curriculum for FREE! Guys, […]
22 Shape Printables for Preschoolers
Looking for some shape printables to use in your homeschool curriculum? There are tons out there, but I have compiled a list of 22 fun printables that you can use to teach your preschooler his shapes. There are busy bags, games, and more to keep the learning fun so your young child stays engaged! 22 […]
22 Shape Activities for Preschoolers
Using shape activities in your preschool curriculum helps your student learn his shapes in a fun manner. It’s important to have him recite shape names daily, but you also want to add entertaining ways to reinforce this basic knowledge. Below is a list of 22 shape activities for preschoolers that will help make your child’s […]
The Most Affordable {and effective} Way to Teach Your Child Spanish
As homeschooling parents, my husband and I wanted to begin teaching our daughters a foreign language early on in our homeschooling journey. The problem that we ran into time and time again was the cost of quality foreign language materials. Popular language learning programs like Rosetta Stone easily cost hundreds of dollars. Don’t get me […]
Passover Game from Homeschool in the Woods {Limited time FREEBIE!}
It’s time for another round of Free Curriculum Friday! This time, I’ve partnered up with one of my favorite homeschool publishers: Homeschool in the Woods and they are giving each of you a fun {and educational} game to use in your homeschool…check it out: We all know quite a bit about the history of the […]
Boredom Busting Crafts for Tweens
This is a sponsored post. I was compensated for my time. When you’re a work at home, homeschooling mom, some school days just don’t go as planned! Flexibility is definitely the name of the game around here. This week has been one of those weeks for me. An unplanned midweek trip to the beach to […]
My “Getting Healthy” Secret Weapon
This is a sponsored post. I was compensated for my time. All opinions expressed are my own. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve made a goal to finally get healthy: to take control of my diet and increase my fitness level. I always start out so strong, but there within a few weeks, […]
Homeschooling for the Catholic Convert- 5 Tips to Ease the Transition
You may have noticed during your homeschooling journey that a lot of your homeschooling friends are Protestant. The big conferences, the co-ops – all geared toward the Protestant homeschooling family. It’s likely a lot of your homeschooling friends are also Protestant. If you’ve converted to the Catholic Faith during your homeschooling years, there’s an additional […]