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Discover the Best Heartwarming Christmas Movies for the Whole Family
It is that cozy time of year again. You and your family just decorated your Christmas tree with all those special ornaments that hold so many memories. The fireplace is on and everyone has warm cups of cocoa. Now everyone is all snuggled up in their matching pjs and you are ready to pick a movie.
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.
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!
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
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
Exciting News for A Basketful of Joy!
A Basketful of Joy has an Etsy store! I have been busy lately with many fun things, so today I am beyond thrilled to announce that I now have an Etsy store! I am excited to make it easy for you to purchase downloadable homeschool printables to use however you’d like.
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.
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.
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!
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!