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!}
Today, 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 that you will love just […]
Handwriting Curriculum {Limited time freebie!}
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! The Handwriting Workbook Series […]
Parenting Tween to Teens Resource Kit {Limited time freebie!}
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 for Christ and having the kind of relationship and doesn’t just survive […]
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}
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 character studies are great for hands-on learners and can be used […]
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 […]
Christ-Centered Preschool Easter Unit Study {Limited time freebie}
I know it’s not Friday, but I have teamed up with my friend, Erin from Life, Abundantly to give you an amazing Easter resource for your preschoolers! Check it out: Easter is the difference-maker of our Christian faith. Without the sacrifice of Jesus Christ at Calvary and his Resurrection, our faith would be meaningless. It’s […]
Daily Habits to Make Your Marriage Stronger
Below is a list of daily habits to make your marriage stronger. If you are already married, you know that marriage is hard work. It takes time and dedication from both partners to really flourish and grow. You have to let go of the small things and work to keep your marriage in a healthy […]
History of the Holidays: Unit Study {Limited Time FREEBIE}
It’s Friday!! That must mean it’s time to give you another awesome curriculum resource! This week, I’m teaming up with Tiffany from Outmatched Mama. She has recently created an AMAZING History of the Holidays unit study and will be offering it for sale in her shop, however she is giving my readers their own copies […]
Turn your Next Vacation into a Field Trip
Who loves vacations!?! ME! And if I can turn them into a field trip, counting the vacation towards our homeschool time – even better. Plus it helps to make learning fun! My kids got to experience kayaking for the first time ever on our last vacation. It was so fun to be out on the […]
Hands-On Kindergarten Prep Pack {Limited Time Freebie}
**This freebie promotion has ended! Please check back frequently for additional freebies!** Have you ever wondered if there is a simple hands on kindergarten prep pack? Getting your child ready for kindergarten can seem like a HUGE task. What do they need to learn? Will they be ready? Do I have what it takes to […]
Help for Struggling Readers {+ Giveaway}
This is a compensated review. All opinions expressed are my own. If you have a child {ages 5-12} who is struggling to learn to read, the Pride Reading Program may be the answer you’ve been searching for. There may be various factors at work which result in your child’s inability to master reading. Common issues […]
5 Tips for Homeschooling Your Kinesthetic Learner + Resources
It’s easy to dismiss a kinesthetic learner as a child who is very active or struggles with attention. However, it may just be in their nature to touch and move in order to learn. These kinds of students don’t do well with lectures or group discussions – they need to be ACTIVELY learning! Read on […]
Human Body Workbook {Limited Time Freebie}
*PROMOTION ENDED!* I’m so excited to partner with Monique from Living Life and Learning today! For one week ONLY, she is giving my readers FREE copies of her brand new curriculum resource the Human Body Workbook {normally sells for $12!}. This is the perfect {and FUN} way to introduce human anatomy to your young children! […]
My Honest Review of Surprise Ride Monthly Subscription Box
I received a Surprise Ride box in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. If you are on my email list or follow me on Facebook, you will remember a couple of weeks ago, I told you that I was stalking our mailman because I just couldn’t WAIT for my first […]
Free Science Websites for Homeschooling Grades 6-12
If you are looking for science websites to use in homeschooling for grades 6-12, you might appreciate this. I have created a list of resourceful websites for science that you can use with your child to help along the way. With the wonders of the internet, you now have amazing tools like these websites at […]
Revolution Math GIVEAWAY
Remember last week, I introduced you to Revolution Math– the company that claims they can make your child fall in love with math?? After reviewing their program, I agreed with their claims! They truly have a one of kind math program that is FUN and engaging for children in grades 2-5! You can read my […]
Lazy Mornings & Pajama Days (Homeschooling is NOT what they think)
I have heard it all…many people have this misconceived notion that as a homeschooling mom, I have days to languish around in my pajamas alongside my wild things who don’t get out of bed until noon. In their minds, this is a daily occurrence, laziness at its prime, when all homeschool families just take a […]
Does Your Child Need Extra Math Help?
This is a paid review. I was compensated for my time. All opinions expressed are my own. Math. Just the mere mention of that word often causes a homeschool mom’s stress level to increase. I think this has to do with the fact that many math programs are simply dry and boring. If you have […]
Mommy ~N~ Me Cookbook Giveaway {3 winners}
One of the pleasures of training your children is the building of a loving relationship with them. Spending meaningful time with your kids, making memories, is a very real part of shaping their character. The question we often have, however, is what do we do with them? We want things that are more meaningful than being […]
{Limited Time Freebie} Stronger Marriage Toolkit
**PROMOTION ENDED!** In honor of Valentine’s Day this week, I have partnered with my friend Brittany Ann from Equipping Godly Women to give each of you a copy of her Stronger Marriage Toolkit for FREE! Let me ask you a question: Is your marriage everything you ever hoped and dreamed it would be and […]
FREE Printable Moana Movie Study
Children everywhere are loving the Disney film, Moana. Many love the strong female lead, and girls especially can relate to Moana’s headstrong nature. She is definitely a character you can allow your children to look up to! If your homeschooled kids are digging the movie, take advantage of their love by adding this Printable Moana […]
Building Math Concepts with LEGOs + Printable
When learning and playing live side by side, you have found a key to lessons that stick. LEGO is one way to teach children math concepts they can relate to while having fun. The best thing about using LEGOs as math manipulatives is that the novelty never wears off. The kids will still love playing with LEGOs […]
Free Math Websites for Homeschooling Grades 6-12
If you are like many, math might not be the easiest subject to teach when it comes to homeschooling. One thing I have learned along the way is you learn as you go, right there with your child. Below are a variety of math websites to use in homeschooling your child. These are free resources […]
Surprise Ride: The Coolest New Homeschool Resource You Don’t Want to Miss
Yay – Heather is going to try Surprise Ride! This is Bethany from Surprise Ride. We make hands-on science and art project kits for kids – I have a pretty fun job, right? This week I “have” to make sample crafts at work for an upcoming event. 😉 Surprise Ride has been around for over […]
Best Way to Teach Your Child to Recognize & Count Money
Teaching your children to recognize and count money is a very valuable skill that they will use throughout their lives. Teaching your children to recognize various coins and bills is a skill that you will teach very early in your child’s homeschooling journey. After they have mastered coin/bill recognition, and have learned the basics of […]
Winter Games Notebooking Pages
The 2018 Winter Olympics kick off on February 9th. I find that bringing the Olympics into our homeschool studies is not only a fun addition for the kids {and Mom- I LOVE watching figure skating!}, but is also a great way to teach Geography, History, Math, Science, and more! I’ve put together an awesome set […]
Bring Literature to Life with LitWits
This is a paid review. I was compensated for my time. All opinions expressed are my own. As a homeschool mom, I am ALWAYS on the hunt for materials to bring our studies to life for our children. Not only does it make our homeschooling days more fun, but it helps to keep them engaged […]
Aunt Phil’s Trunk- Bringing Alaska’s History Alive Review
If you want to teach your children about the rich history and highlights of Alaska, you simply must check out Aunt Phil’s Trunk! Aunt Phil’s Trunk is an engaging curriculum that offers an enjoyable unit study approach that is great for teaching your child about Alaska. Alaska is on my bucket list to one day […]
Help Your Teen Ace CLEP Tests
This is a paid review. I was compensated for my time. All opinions expressed are my own. If you have a child who is preparing to take a CLEP test and you want to give them the best help available, you simply MUST check out the CLEP prep program from Study.com. Scoring well on a CLEP […]
$100 Gift Certificate Giveaway for All-Inclusive Homeschool Curriculum
Ready for a curriculum that is fully-planned for you and engaging for your child? Homeschool Complete has designed a curriculum with detailed lesson plans that cover all subject areas. The plans are created around thematic units that are interesting for your child. Unit studies are a fun way to learn subject matter and will increase […]
Martin Luther King Jr Unit Study
While public and private schools take the day off for Martin Luther King Jr Day, we choose to have school on this day, but focus on learning the importance of the day and the work of the wonderful Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. If you also want to focus on teaching your children about the […]
The Best Essential Oils for your Homeschool (And How To Use Them!)
As homeschool moms, we all have had that fairy tale vision in our heads of the perfect homeschool day. Waking up to the sun shining, bird chirping, kids in a lovely mood, being super productive, no fighting or complaining from anyone in the house. AHHHH! Perfection. But then reality hits. Not every day is all […]
10 Ways to Include Dad in Your Homeschool
Whether Dad works outside the home or works in the home you can include him in the kids learning process. It is so important to make sure that he is a part of your homeschool in some capacity to encourage bonding so that he knows what is going on in the kid’s education, and because […]
Tips for Homeschooling Moms Who are Overwhelmed
Do you love homeschooling, but find yourself being very overwhelmed with it all? The good news is that you are not alone. A lot of homeschooling moms find themselves overwhelmed with this way of life because they’re trying to “do it all” in a sense. Dear homeschooling mama who is overwhelmed, this is for you! […]
2018 Prayer Journals {for Moms & Kids}- Limited Time Freebie
I can’t even begin to tell you all the ways that using a prayer journal has helped to deepen my prayer life! It helps me to stay intentional and focused. How many times do we tell someone that we will pray for them, and then completely forget to do it? This isn’t the case if […]
5 Easy Ways to Deepen Your Prayer Life in 2018 {for moms and kids!}
Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. ~1 Chronicles 16:11 We have an evening routine in our home. It’s a simple one. I pray with my kids before I tuck them into bed each night. At first, I didn’t think I was making much of a difference, and to be honest, […]
Welcome 2018 Interviews for Kids
Ready or not, 2017 is coming to a close. Each year since my daughters were young, we have a New Year’s Eve tradition of sitting down with them and having them complete a New Year interview. This is a fun way for them to reflect on the current year and look forward to the coming […]
6 Simple Christmas Eve Family Traditions
This post is part of the 2017 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series and was written by Meghann from Practically Hippie. Christmas Eve is a night filled with wonder and anticipation for children all over the world! Meaning and simplicity can get lost in the shuffle on Christmas day, but Christmas Eve is the perfect time […]
5 Ways to Find Peace in the Christmas Season
This post is part of the 2017 Homeschooling through the Holidays series and was written by Katie from My Sweet Homeschool. The last few days before Christmas can find us all in a bit of a “finish-frenzy”…finish the shopping, finish the wrapping…our “still to-do” list in preparation for what is supposed to be the time […]
New Tradition: Giving Your Children Gifts of Jesus for Christmas
This post is part of the 2017 Homeschooling through the Holidays series and was written by Heidi from Pool Noodles & Pixie Dust. “What did you get me?” Every parent has heard it. I don’t care how much you teach gratefulness. It happens. It’s even human. Our kids just don’t always have the filter to […]
Christmas: When Faith and Homeschooling Collide
This post is part of the 2017 Homeschooling through the Holidays series and was written by Misty from Year Round Homeschooling. There are so many subjects and topics to cover when homeschooling your children. It can be hard to add anything extra to your homeschool days. Yet, as Christians it is important that we ensure […]
12 Days of Christmas Book Activities
This post is part of the 2017 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series and was written by KT from Lit Mama. There’s nothing more fun than cuddling up with your littles on a blustery day and reading a good book. Christmas time is one of the best times for it, too, because so many quality picture books […]
Why We Changed How We Do Christmas Gifts in our Family
My family and I LOVE Christmas! We love all things about this amazing season. The lights, the music, the food, celebrating the birth of our savior, extended time with family and friends, and of course- the gifts! My children are no different from other children and will tell you that receiving gifts is most definitely […]
How to Homeschool When You are a Disorganized Mess
Do you have lesson plans, notebook paper, textbooks, and math manipulatives lying all over the place? You might be a disorganized homeschool mess. And you would not be alone! Many, many of us struggle with homeschool organization, especially when there are several kids to teach or when we’re juggling other responsibilities such as working, homemaking, […]
How to Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas as a Family
This post is part of the 2017 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series and was written by Mali from Imperfect Homeschooler. What do you think of when you hear, “12 Days of Christmas”? I gotta admit, the completely obnoxious 12 Days of Christmas song starts ringing in my ears. It is the Christmas version of the […]
Christmas Popcorn Recipe: Perfect for Movie Night!
If you need a Christmas popcorn recipe for your next family movie night, you are in luck. This festive red and green treat is a great way to enjoy a holiday classic with your loved ones. It’s easy to make, and only requires 4 ingredients with the popcorn. Get your kids in the kitchen to […]
Christmas Lights and Lives of Light {+Bible Answers GIVEAWAY}
How does your family decorate for Christmas? Do you like looking at the special lights in your home and neighborhood? The lights are one of my favorite Christmas decorations. I love seeing the creativity of the many ways families find to use lights to decorate their homes and yards. It is interesting to see Santa […]
Keeping Christ in Christmas….Cookies
This post is part of the 2017 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series and was written by Susan from Practical Inspirations. It’s baking time. It’s gift-giving time. Many of us combine the two traditional activities by baking cookies and giving them as gifts. How often, though, do we bake ourselves into a frenzy on one day? […]
Blocks Rock: STEM Challenge Game for the Entire Family!
Does your family unplug and have regular family game nights? We love family game night, but sometimes playing the same games over and over can get old. We often have difficulty deciding on a game that everyone loves. One child loves Monopoly (ugh this game takes forever!), and the other loves The Game of Life, […]
Keeping up with the Joneses – Homeschool Christmas Style
This post is part of the 2017 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series and was written by Kim from 7Sisters Homeschool. The holiday season is here, and you and your homeschoolers would like a vacation from the educational grind! But wait a minute…don’t you have science labs, math lessons and vocabulary – plus that special history […]
What is GREAT about Great Homeschool Conventions?
EQUIPPING, ENCOURAGING, EDUCATING…and FUN! The 2018 Great Homeschool Conventions season is right around the corner! This coming year promises to please all that attend. All across the country, families travel to attend one of our five, huge regional conventions! Some moms gather friends and make it a fun, getaway weekend. Our 2018 dates and locations […]
Edible Holiday Stem Challenge
This post is part of the 2017 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series and was written by Kim from The South Carolina Homeschooling Connection. Here’s your Holiday STEM Challenge. The challenge, should you accept it, is Engineering your own Gingerbread House. Ok, it’s a graham cracker house. But, the results are really amazing. And totally delicious. […]
5 Ways to Teach Your Preschooler the True Meaning of Christmas
This post is part of the 2017 Homeschooling through the Holidays series and was written by Joanie from Simple Living Mama. My little girl bounded into the living room, eyes bright, full of excitement. She carefully pulled out her favorite Nutcracker ornament from the big storage box my husband had hauled inside from our storage […]
Why The Hope Deck is a “Perfect” Gift
With Christmas right around the corner, everyone is on the hunt for the “perfect” gift. What exactly is this “perfect” gift? Does it exist? I really think that the “perfect” gift is totally subjective. What may be the perfect gift for me, might not necessarily be the perfect gift for you. However, I DO think […]
How to Teach Kids to Program an Interactive Christmas Card
This post is part of the 2017 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series and was written by Meryl from Funda Funda Academy. Imagine family and friends opening an interactive Christmas card – created by your child! It is much easier than you think and children as young as 3rd grade should be able to manage this […]
Holiday Homeschool: The Legend of the Candy Cane
This post is part of the 2017 Homeschooling through the Holidays series and was written by Mary Beth from Road Trip Teacher. Holiday homeschool is full of opportunities to discover simple yet meaningful experiences. The best part is the ability to create the roadmap for learning adventures in the season. It is the perfect time […]
5 Mistakes That May Be Sabotaging Your Child’s Academic Progress
Homeschooling always has its challenges, and the holidays can intensify what can already be a somewhat-stressful situation. Are you making any of these common homeschooling mistakes that may be getting in the way of your child’s education? Over the past 17 years, I’ve consulted with thousands of homeschoolers. I realized that there are some common […]
You’re Not Too Late: 6 Ideas for a Shorter Advent Plan
This post is part of the 2017 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series and was written by Tauna from Proverbial Homemaker. Christmas season always sneaks up on us, doesn’t it? With the business of fall and then the Thanksgiving holiday, I don’t know how many times I’ve suddenly realized the first day of advent has come […]
Christmas Math Game: Addition Bump
This post is part of the 2017 Homeschooling through the Holidays series and was written by Rachel from You’ve Got This Math. Children’s minds at Christmas are definitely not focused on mastering addition. There is the excitement of all the decorations, and the extra sugar doesn’t help much either. On top of that, the anticipation […]
10 Ways to Include Christmas in Your Homeschool Days
This post is part of the 2017 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series and was written by Caroline from The Modest Mom. While the Christmas season brings a lot of joy and excitement, it can also be a difficult time for our homeschooling days. What child wants to spend the day doing math when visions of […]
Gifts Kids Can Make {on a budget}
This post is part of the 2017 Homeschooling Through the Holidays series and was written by Felice from Media Angels & Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network. My kids love crafts and there are many gifts kids can make. This is a winning combination. During the years, we’ve had some wonderful successes, and I’m excited to share […]