Homeschooled kids. Books. Socializing. Sounds like a perfect combination, right? Add to that some tips on how to start a homeschool book club and you’ll be set. Now, I have to state, for the record, that I have never actually started my own homeschool book club. I’ve started and organized lots of other stuff, but I’ve managed, so far, to… View Post
Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
It’s been a long time since I’ve written about keeping toddlers and preschoolers occupied because that’s not my season of life anymore. However, it’s still a question I hear frequently in homeschooling circles, though the quandary isn’t unique to homeschooling parents. In fact, the question came up recently on the Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers Facebook page. There were several suggestions offered,… View Post
Homeschool Links
I previously shared 13 Homeschool Websites You Should Have Bookmarked. Today, I’ve got a list of 13 more! 1. Jimmie’s 50 States Notebook – A fantastic resource for putting together a study of the 50 states. 2. Highland Heritage Homeschool– Tons of printables, units, forms, articles and my favorite resource for reading level assessment. 3. Keeping Your Preschooler Occupied –… View Post
Works for Me Wednesday: Math Game Answer Keys
In an effort to try to think about something other than this seemingly never-ending rain that threatens to carry us away, I thought I would post my Works for Me Wednesday tip. Over our Christmas break, I took some time to make some self-checking answer cards for the number recognition game I’d made for my niece, Nim. The answer cards… View Post
Step-by-Step: Making a Simple ABC Matching Game
This easy idea for making a simple ABC matching game is great for preschoolers. It allows them to practice their fine motor skills while also learning to match upper- and lowercase letters. This post contains affiliate links. See full disclosure policy for more details. Email and RSS feed readers may need to visit the blog to access affiliate links. Plus, it… View Post