A few weeks ago we started using our Exploring Nature With Children curriculum and I thought it would be fun to share some of the units we've been doing as well as the support curriculums, guides and resources we are using. On this post I will be going over our Tree Unit. Our two main […]
When my oldest was 4, I decided I would teach him preschool at home. As scary as it may seem to you now, you can learn how to homeschool preschool! You have what it takes to get your kids ready for kindergarten. Although my kids were learning through play, they weren't learning some things yet
I didn’t like hands on activities. All I could think of was how time consuming they would be
Learn about clouds for kids with this FUN unit with cloud activities, rain in a jar experient, cloud in a bottle, weather science worksheets!
Free peace printables and Montessori-inspired peace activities for multiple ages; perfect for home or classroom!
This is part of a five day series on how to homeschool...
Over 50 creative ideas for using materials found on nature walks; nature crafts and activities for a variety of ages at home or in the classroom
Teaching children organizational skills is key to helping them succeed in school and life.
My son is a Minecraft fan. He is obsessed. From playing the game, to pretending with action figures, to reading the books. He is Minecraft obsessed in a big way. Although this is a different sort of post than I usually share, I wanted to put together a gift guide that has everything Minecraft that ... Read more
marianne faithfull, singer, song writer and actress, has been a...
Huge list of resources to prepare for a new school year plus first-day-of-school and back-to-school free printables and activities
Free & funny readers' theater scripts by T. P. Jagger. Use readers' theater (readers' theatre) scripts to improve students' reading fluency.
Why I chose Montessori principles for my parenting philosophy and how it worked for my now-adult children.
Teach history through books! Here are my favorite age-appropriate World War II books for kids in elementary and middle school.
Instead of posting this week on a new strategy or resource for teaching in the Social Studies classroom, I have invited Malayna Evans to write a guest post about teaching Ancient Egypt to middle school students. Malayna Evans was raised in the mountains of Utah and spent her childhood climbing, skiing, reading Sci-Fi, and finding […]
Alec and I worked long and hard to come up with a good plan of attack for his 8th grade year. Most likely this will be his last year at ho...
I am a mom of four boys. It is a high calling and a huge challenge that I do not take for granted. While in my selfishness and sometimes laziness I sometimes fail at my best laid plans, I am confident that God desires my boys to be men someday...REAL MEN...and He'll accomplish that with or without me. I'm honored and humbled that He has allowed me to be a part of the blueprint.
It's Independence Day in the USA, which is a great time to focus on all things American. I love the Discover America State by S...
This sweet heart craft for kids is the perfect handmade gift for Valentine's Day or Mother's Day. These clay hearts are easy enough for kids to make and
Hands-on symmetry activities for kids using manipulatives. Great #STEM #STEAM activity!
whether you're sending your child to school or tackling homeschooling this fall, here's everything your kids need
