The fall is my favorite time of year! I love meandering through our neighborhood wearing my bulky knit sweater as I gaze at the majestic trees with their deep colors. I love hearing the crisp sound of the fallen leaves below my feet. I love anything pumpkin – pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin, pumpkin soup, […]
How to Make Summer Learning Stick
They’re shiny; they’re glittery; they smell like tropical fruit and bubble gum. They are all different shapes and sizes. They are S T I C K E R S, and I find them in the most interesting places — the walls, the furniture, the floor, and even the potato bin! Since stickers and kids are like bread and butter, why not stock up on […]
Summer Brain Gain
Everyone has “summer fever” in my household. We’re ready to trade in our school books for the pool and camp. We have just a three days left until portfolio review, but like many parents and educators, I worry about losing the learning momentum during summertime, whether it’s due to a less structured schedule, or weather that […]
14 Resources for Learning THE TIMES TABLES
When I was a kid, learning the times tables was a fun challenge for me, and I enthusiastically participated in the chalkboard times table races at the end of math class. I was determined to beat this girl named Wendy. It surprised me, however, when my kiddos struggled learning them. I tried flash cards, skip counting […]
3 New Freebies, 3 New Deals, and 3 Parent Fails
3 Parent Fails What is my biggest parent fail moment? Well . . . my kids will never let me live it down; they never pass up the opportunity to tell the story of how I messed up their favorite lunch – homemade dumplings! We were all hungry by the time I loaded each […]
Math Games: Easy Ways to Turn Math into a Game
Educational Games make learning difficult concepts fun. One of my kiddos’ favorite math games involves players take turns adding cards of difference coin values to equal exactly $1. It was a great way for them to practice making change. Here’s a list of math games, including board games, printable games, and DIY games. Multiplication Practice Paperfolding […]
Homeschool Resources Under $20
What homeschooling family is not on the hunt for a bargain! We recently purchased the Times Tales DVD for my 8-year old daughter. Life of Fred, The Photography Lessons for Kids and One Minute Science Mysteries are next on my list. How about yours! Here’s a list of the best affordable homeschool resources – […]