Pin It Written by Sarah of SmallWorld at Home. February is Black History Month in the United States and Canada—and it’s a great time to educate your kids about the history of African Americans in the U.S. Sometimes we have a tendency to skip over or minimize the painful parts of U.S. history, especially the [...]
Despite the cold, grey winter weather, this is the perfect time of year to teach your little one about love! I’ve gathered some fun Valentine’s Day books and crafts for your children this season. 1. The Kissing Hand In this story, Chester Raccoon doesn’t want to go to school. His mother devises a secret [...]
Jumping into a rigorous school schedule following the holidays can be a bit of a shock to our systems. The kids are tired from two or three (or more) weeks of weird sleeping schedules, unusual eating habits and plenty of excitement and stimulation. The transition to a full day of structured learning can be daunting, [...]
We’ll be back next week with more posts, but we’ll be quiet for the rest of this week. We’re enjoying time with family and friends, and we hope that you are too!
Did you know that December 15th is National Cupcake Day? Who knew there was a whole day in honor of cupcakes?! If you’re looking for a little break from the holiday festivities, take a couple of hours to celebrate National Cupcake Day in your homeschool. Use these resources to create your own Cupcake Unit Study. [...]
Last weekend, we brought up the Christmas decorations and decked the halls. I pulled out our Advent countdown on Sunday and realized I’d better hurry and think of some activities to fill it with before the 1st. It’s only the 3rd, so if you are a bit behind it’s not too late. Here’s a few [...]