It was unique, and maybe even a bit of fun at first … this whole school at home thing. But once the newness has worn off, and you’ve run out of ideas for keeping the kids occupied, you're left wondering what to do next. Let me suggest that this second phase of school at home is all about Read More
Get the Most Out of a FREE World Book Membership
How many of you still have World Book encyclopedias sitting on your bookshelves? We have had a set in my home since I can remember, starting with a set that belonged to my dad. We’ve always had a set (even if they were outdated), and I used them for more research papers growing up than I can Read More
FREE Modern History Activities & Notebooking: 1950s
Are you interested in adding modern history to your studies but aren't sure where to start? We have resources that can help. Dive in with these FREE Modern History Activities & Notebooking: 1950s. This FREE Modern History Activities & Notebooking: 1950s unit focuses on Read More
How to Help Your Child Understand When to Use Caution
There is a fine line between raising kids who use caution and raising fearful kids. Lord knows I have messed up in this area in the past. Sometimes we learn the hard way, and sometimes we get it right. We would really like our children not to have to learn the hard way. That is why practicing Read More
Resources to Teach Kids About the Maya, Inca, and Aztec
I love writing about subjects that I know little about. It motivates me to teach my kids way more than I ever knew. There is a particular joy in teaching them things we can even remember or never learned. One of those subjects is the civilizations of the Maya, Inca, and Aztec. These resources to Read More
FREE Printables and Resources About Louis Pasteur
When I think of scientist Louis Pasteur, the first thing that comes to mind is the word pasteurization. That's because Pasteur was the famous scientist who created pasteurization. This process helped to make milk safe to drink and dairy products safe to eat and to last longer. This method is Read More
FREE Animal Seasonal Outfits Activity
Teaching young children about the four different seasons is fun with this free Animal Seasonal Outfits Activity. With each season, certain clothing needs to be worn, and with this fun activity, children can learn about which clothing they can comfortably wear in each season all while working on Read More
How to Talk Politics with Little Kids
My elementary aged kids are too young to learn about politics, right? Nope! The next Presidential election happens Tuesday, November 3, 2020 and is already generating plenty of emotions and debate. If your kids are anything like mine they have some big Read More
Homeschooling During Crisis
We are living in a strange time right now. One that will go down in our history books. So many families are facing extreme financial difficulties and stress. All our events and activities have been cancelled. We can't even attend church. To top that all off, all of America is now homeschooling Read More
