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Welcome to A Basketful of Joy!
A Basketful of Joy was created to inspire and encourage you as I share some of my knowledge and experiences. I'm here to bless you as you continue to pedal along this path of life, balancing the many joys along the way. Here you will find inspiration, tips, ideas, and stories, as so much wonderful homeschool content
5 Fun Lapbooks To Make Before Summer Ends
I wanted to share here five of the lapbook kits I have created that are perfect for kids to do before the end of summer! These lapbook kits are easy to download and print. Simply cut out the elements with your kids’ help and then have them arrange them on their lapbook before taping them down!
Best Heartwarming TV series for Families (Part 2)
Best Heartwarming TV series for Families (Part 2) I had so many shows on my list of family TV series that I had to split it
5 Exciting Audio Drama Resources for Families
After sharing some of the best read-alouds for families I wanted to now share some of our favorite audio drama resources. These audio adventures are made by multiple companies with various skills in sound effects and a full cast list of actors! The original music scores, advanced studio effects, and gripping acting make these adventures some of the very best and most exciting to listen to.
The Best Craft Projects for Kids – Part 1
The Best Craft Projects for Kids - Part 1 From birth, every child’s imagination and creativity is growing. We give toddlers things like play dough, kinetic
Top 10 Christian Allegory Books & Series for Kids and Teens
If you are looking for a good Christian allegory series for your family, this post is for you! These books and series are intriguing and captivating for kids and teens alike.
A DIY Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat Birthday
These books were the inspiration behind my little sister learning to read at only three years old. She would sit in her high chair and ‘read’ the stacks of books from memory. When she was turning four, she requested a ‘Cat in the Hat’ birthday – all her own idea! My mom and siblings and I were so excited and had the best fun making her birthday special for her. Follow along for some ideas for you to put on a special Cat-in-the-Hat birthday for a little one in your life!
Saxon Math: My Family’s Journey
My family's journey to discovering and then choosing Saxon Math is unique. We were so blessed to find our math curriculum early on in our homeschooling. Because of this we were able to dive right in and have never looked back. I hope our story and why we chose Saxon encourages you and brings you some answers if you are on a journey to finding your math curriculum.
Inspiring Thanksgiving Season Movies for the Whole Family
This season is a wonderful opportunity to show our gratitude, reflect on our blessings, and discover ways to encourage others. In years past, we have created many ways for us as a family to display our gratitude. From gratitude trees and jars to having our own gratitude journals, the ideas are endless. There are also many fun books to read with the little ones during this season, as well as movies for families to watch together and be inspired!
Homeschooled: 8 Reasons Why I Loved It
I want to share how being homeschooled has shaped me as a teacher and a nanny now and the reasons why I plan to homeschool my children when I am so blessed.