Dinosaur Books and Crafts for Preschoolers

The following is a post from contributing writer Dianna Kennedy Have preschoolers in your house that love dinosaurs? You’re going to need dinosaur books, along with easy dinosaur crafts for preschoolers and fun dinosaur printables. Here’s a list of my favorite resources for little dinosaur fans. 1. How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night My kids [...]

Free Resources for Teaching Music to Your Children

The following is a post from contributing writer Dianna Kennedy.  My oldest daughter sings like a dream. She did NOT get that talent from me, since I have no rhythm and can’t carry a tune. I love music and want to make sure that my younger children learn music theory along with music appreciation. Since [...]

What to Do When You Finish Your Curriculum Early

The following is a post from contributing writer Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers. You’ve researched and found the perfect curriculum. You’ve planned and got it all scheduled. Everything’s going great…until you finish your curriculum before you finish your school year. What do you do? Do a fun unit study. If you finish your planned [...]

Calendar Unit Study: National Awareness Days in March

The following is a post from Karin Katherine of Passport Academy & Ed Resources Online. Calendar Unit Studies are a fun and easy way to utilize the unit study method without a big time commitment.   During the Month of March you can participate in mini studies based upon the National Awareness Days celebrated this month. [...]

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 [...]

15 Monster Books and Crafts for Children

This is a post from contributing writer Dianna Kennedy. If you have little boys in your house, chances are, they LOVE stories about monsters. I’ve collected 15 of our favorites. Have a galley of girls? No worries! The little ladies in my home love these monster books just as much as the boys! 1. Glad [...]

Winter Books, Crafts, Recipes and More for Preschool and Kindergarten

The following is a post from contributing writer Dianna Kennedy.  After Christmas is over, there’s still plenty of winter left. Are you looking for winter books or crafts for your preschool or kindergarten aged children? Check out this list that covers snowmen, polar bears, penguins and more. 1. The Snowy Day Winner of the Caldecott Medal, [...]