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FREE Middle Ages Picture Book List
This spring, I have had the opportunity to teach kids from kindergarten to 4th grade all about the Middle Ages! It has been a blast reading together, doing crafts, and discussing so many of the amazing things that happened during the medieval times.
My Homeschool Day – Way Back When
I thought it might be fun to share here what a normal school day at home looked like when I was growing up. Things changed over the years as we were able to do even more on our own as that was the structure of our curriculum. We also had younger siblings that we enjoyed caring for and teaching so our schedule shifted a bit.
5 Creative Ways To Cultivate Gratitude In Your Home
I have found that choosing to live with gratitude brings me joy. Taking a moment to stop and see all that I have been blessed with can change my perspective on life. Teaching children to be grateful for even the simplest things in life is a positive way to shift their focus from what they don’t have or what they want, to seeing how they are already blessed.
Discover My Family’s Favorite Christmas Movies
Christmas is here and it is time to curl up and watch a good movie with the whole family! I have compiled a list below of my family’s favorite Christmas movies - from the oldest classics, favorites we grew up with, and a few new ones that we have discovered along the way! I hope you enjoy these with your family this Christmas season!
Essential Supplies for Homeschool Moms
For any mom or homeschool teacher, starting to homeschool or beginning another year of homeschooling can seem overwhelming. There are so many things to consider as you think of what curriculum, projects, and supplies are needed to get organized.
The Joy of a Cardboard Box Play House
Who knew that so many memories can be made with a simple appliance or furniture box? Here are some stories of when me and my siblings had fun as children with cardboard boxes and what we made out of them! Read to the end to see the latest creation that I enjoyed making for a special little girl!
Why Using Lapbooks Enriches Your Homeschool
This post is all about why lapbooks are a great addition to your homeschool journey. Lapbooks are a creative way for children to show what they are learning. They are fun interactive books that kids love to flip through many times after they complete them. If you want to know what a lapbook is and how to make one visit my post here!
The Best Craft Projects for Kids – Part 2
The Best Craft Projects for Kids - Part 2 There are so many craft and projects that I had to keep sharing! This is part two
Making Math Fun with Miss Heidi
As a homeschool math teacher, for many years I have been encouraging kids to find ways to love math. I grew up loving it and wanting everyone else to! I can honestly say it was probably because the math we used gradually taught me new concepts in a fun and easy to understand way. The little sections on some lessons in third grade Saxon math that let me correct a possible student’s work were easily my favorite part. Yes, I had to do the work to see if the right answers were written, but it made me excited! Watching and then helping my mom grade our math lessons showed me I was a natural teacher.
Why Reading is Important for Children
Why Reading is Important for Children Why it is beneficial to read to your little ones Reading is a wonderful gift. Every book is a