How to Make a Homeschool Yearbook

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a folder/scrapbook/keepsake album all rolled into one? Well, I was determined to figure out how to accomplish such a feat! I was very puzzled when I first began homeschooling about how to keep everything together for that year…I mean if I kept EVERYTHING, I’d need a 45 gallon bucket! [...]

Fun Activities for Jack and the Beanstalk

The following is a post from contributing writer LaToya Edwards of LaToyaEdwards.net   Jack and the Beanstalk Story Basket from Sun Hats and Wellie Boots Lots of fun activities and hands on projects to go along with this fun story: planting and measuring a bean sprout, play figures for Jack, his mom and the giant, green [...]

10 Fun and Free Spring Craft Ideas

The following is a post from contributing writer Carlie from So You Call Yourself a Homeschooler? Spring is an exciting time for most everyone I know. The stillness of winter fades and the moving of new life begins to rustle just about everywhere you go. During these times, it gives our family a nudge and [...]

Creative Blogging for Kids

The follow is a post from contributing writer Megan Spires from House of the Rising Sons. Chances are, your children either see you perusing blogs and homeschool sites like The Homeschool Classroom or they see you writing for your own blog or website. So, when my almost 7 and 9 year old sons both asked [...]

Shadow Puppet Shows: Fun for the Whole Family

The following is a post from contributing writer, Julianna, of Petunia June. These dark and cold winter nights just beg for some old fashioned fun — snacking on popcorn near a crackling fire, reading stories while sipping hot cider, or hovering over a jigsaw puzzle to press in that final piece. As the winter wears [...]

Inexpensive Gift Ideas for Your Child’s Teachers

The follow is a post from contributing writer Tiffany Manley. At first glance the thought of a teacher’s gift doesn’t seem very applicable to a homeschooler. You are the teacher, after all. When you think about it, though, there are plenty of people involved in your child’s life, and it would be completely appropriate for [...]

Christmas Books, Crafts, Recipes and More for Preschoolers

The following is a post from contributing writer Dianna Kennedy. Without a doubt, Christmas books and crafts can help us bring even more holiday joy to our preschoolers, kindergarten and first grade students. I’ve collected a giant list of the books that we’ve used in our own home, along with crafts, printables and fun recipes [...]