There are lots of preschool curricula available, but I think that one of the best ways for preschoolers to learn is through discovering their natural environment. Here are some great kitchen activities (which can really be done with many ages, not just preschoolers): 1. Let them eat their shapes — Cut a variety of food [...]
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For my son, the first Harry Potter novel was a “gateway book.” He picked it up because he had seen parts of the movie, heard about the characters and was very curious about that magical world. Once he had read The Sorcerer’s Stone, he realized he could read books that were more than 150 pages [...]
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I don’t know if you’ve heard of them, but we love the band They Might Be Giants! My husband and I were fans before we had kids, but they have a lot of “educational” songs that are great for kids. Below are some of our favorites! If you enjoy them, they also have a podcast [...]
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In my last post a reader, Multiple personalities, had stated that they would be “all ears” for some science books/text recommendations. So I went on a search for her to find a variety of options. Apologia: Chances are if you have asked a number of families what curriculum they use for science the name “Apologia” [...]
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Recently I wrote an article giving our readers the chance to ask my oldest daughter Kaylie, who will be a junior in high school this coming year, about her experiences with homeschooling. Below you will find the answers to the questions you left for her. If you have further questions she would be happy to [...]
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We’ve started a family art night once a week and it has been a huge hit. The kids look forward to it every week and it gives us something creative to do with each other while having fun. I’d like to encourage you to pick a night to dedicate something creative you can all do [...]
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Just a Tiny Owl: Whimsical and Inspirational Art
