The odds are good that many (most?) homeschool families use their refrigerators as art galleries. Artwork, craft projects, and special mementos are stuck to the fridge for proud display. Am I right? This craft project is a fun way for our kids to create their own DIY Gem Magnets to use to display their artwork…
Thanksgiving through New Year’s is often exhausting and stressful. Take the stress out of your homeschool with these tips to homeschool during the holidays without losing your mind. As much as I love the holiday season from Thanksgiving to New Year’s, it is often an exhausting, stressful time. We cram the weeks with more activities and…
Screen-free entertainment and educational resources — isn’t this something we’re all looking for? I know…it sounds like a mythical unicorn, doesn’t it? But, it isn’t. There is a really great resource you might be overlooking in your homeschool: podcasts! That’s right! There are some really great STEAM podcasts your curious kids will love! Audiobooks are all the rage…
Hands-on learning is the best kind of learning. Sadly, as kids get older, the ideas for hands-on projects seem to dwindle. If you stop to think about it, though, almost anything can be educational: acting in a play, running a lawn-care business, creating pieces of art, cooking and baking, and even babysitting! But sometimes it’s nice…
When I was a child, I was fascinated with maps. I remember being in fourth grade and finding a map of the world at my grandma’s house. As I ran my little fingers over the names and borders of various countries, I imagined all the different places and cultures. Written by Shawna of Different by Design…
It’s important for our children to understand our nation’s history. Many families enjoy celebrating Independence Day (often referred to as the 4th of July) with fireworks, homemade ice cream, and family cookouts. But do we really understand why we celebrate? These 4th of July Unit Study Ideas and Activities for Your Homeschool will help your…
