I really love lists. I make lists of anything and everything. I have lists of books I own, books I want to own, and books I want to remember to get as gifts for other people. I have lists for groceries, lists of deadlines, and lists of ideas for things I want to do but haven’t fit into the schedule Read More
18 Top YouTube Math Channels for Kids
Math is one of those subjects kids either love or hate. There's not a lot of gray area on it, which makes it hard to convince the naysayers to enjoy it - even if just a little bit. But that doesn't mean it's impossible. Sometimes all it takes is a little bit of creativity and a different Read More
How to Encourage Perseverance in Your Child
In a world where an entire little league sports team gets a trophy for participation, it's hard to teach kids the value of persevering. Sugarcoating and coddling isn't the best thing for our kids. It is super easy just to quit; to keep on going is tough. How to encourage perseverance in your child Read More
Tips to Help Your Kids Use Symbolism in Writing
One of my favorite elements of literature is symbolism. Long ago I was an English educator for secondary students. I loved working with teenagers and loved English literature, so that was my preferred career path after finishing my undergraduate degree. Symbolism is one of the beauties in literature Read More
FREE People of the Industrial Revolution Notebooking
Much like the tech revolution of modern times, the Industrial Revolution impacted just about every area of life and society in the 1800s and 1900s. New inventions and discoveries changed how people lived, worked, and even relaxed. Help your students learn about 40 of the people who were a key Read More
Printables to Help Your Kids Learn About Fish
I went snorkeling for the very first time last week; the fish were amazing. If your kids love the ocean and are curious about all types of fish, then grab these printables to help your kids learn about fish this homeschool year. My kids LOVE the aquarium, and I must admit, so do I. The Read More
FREE Traditional Irish Instruments Flip Book
Some instruments that are used in traditional Irish music have a long history. The harp dates back at least 1000 years ago, while the pipes and fiddles became popular in the 18thand 19thcenturies. Learn more about fourteen different instruments with this Traditional Irish Instruments Flip Read More
March 2020 Monthly Meal Plans {Downloadable & Clickable Recipe Links}
Here we are about to start the third month of the year. Anyone else feel like the year just got started? I know it can't be just me. It seems like the older I get, the faster time goes. And consequently, that means I don't have as much time during the day...or maybe I'm just slower. Either way, Read More
Learning About Famous Architects: FREE Printables and Unit Studies
If you have a child that is interested in the STEM field, they may be fascinated by architecture and how things are made. This could make them want to explore the career field of being an architect. One way to do this would be by learning about famous architects and some of Read More
