With so many U.S. Presidents to celebrate and remember, it's sometimes hard to find a way to introduce learning about them or even just their names! An election year is a great time to study the U.S. Presidents because you can count on endless news coverage and more resources available. When I was ...
Educational Beach Activities
Almost every summer my family visits the beach. While the beach is one of the most relaxing places on earth (in my opinion) there are still ways to sneak in some educational beach activities for the kids! Learning while at the beach can definitely happen with out spoiling the vacation or day at ...
I’m Bored Activity Cards
It doesn't take long for my children to tell me they're bored, especially during the summer. When our days are less scheduled and the kids have way more free time, it's only a matter of time before I hear... "Mom, I'm bored." For many years my response to the "mom, I'm bored" complaint was to ...
Homeschool Field Trips, Activities and Fun Days
My children loved homeschool field trips. In fact, they were so spoiled visiting places during off season that to this day they can't stand going places during the busy time of year! One thing that I've learned with homeschooling is that you must plan your fun days, activities, and field ...
5 Ways to Get Your Kid Reading This Summer
It's summertime! One thing I've always stressed with my kids is summer reading. Although I must admit, sometimes it's a challenge to get my kids to read during the summer. But while I know the value of breaks, I also know my kids. Those sweet little ones would happily sit in front of their screens ...
