BLOG
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
Afternoon Storytime Favorites with Miss Heidi
I love a good afternoon storytime! Growing up, it was my favorite time of afternoon on a hot summer day or a cold winter day.
Ten Benefits of Journaling & Ten Journal Ideas for All Ages
Ten Benefits of Journaling & Ten Journal Ideas for All Ages A journey is defined as ‘an act of traveling from one place to another’ (according
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
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
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
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!
A word of homeschool encouragement….
A word of homeschool encouragement.... Since I was very little, I have loved learning and teaching. I am so full of gratitude and also amazed at
Simple DIY Valentine Preschool Learning Journal
In recent months, I have seen these learning journals popping up. I loved how they were so simple and fun to create by hand and you can make them themed however you’d like!