5 Fun Math Games to Include in Your Homeschool
My kids love to play games. What kid doesn't?! When I can find games to add to our school day, that's even better. I especially LOVE using games for math…
An Outside Board Game to Make With Your Kids
For a fun activity one afternoon, I decided to make a large board game for the kids in the driveway. Why not? It was Friday, it was gorgeous out, and…
10 Fun Books To Read To Your Older Kids
In my family, we enjoy reading. Ever since my kids were little I have read to them. They would sit for long stretches of time listening to one book after…
Our End-of-Summer Trips to the State Parks
This August we were very fortunate that our Governor decided to declare all residents were allowed free admittance into State Parks from August 11 until Labor Day. We decided to…
Fun Fall Art Projects For Your Older Kids
Summer is coming to end. Sigh. I am a person that is powered by three things: coffee, sunshine, and warm temperatures. Alas, I will have to resort to more coffee…
Fun Ways to Include Physical Education Into Your Homeschool
Our world today is so different from the world I grew up in as a kid. I'm sure all you moms out there can relate, though, I may be dating…
From Field to Table: Teaching Kids Where Their Food Comes From
I take every opportunity I can to have fun with my kids and show them what life is all about. I homeschool so they can be out in the world,…
5 Back-to-Homeschool Traditions (To Start the School Year Right)
It is almost time for back-to-homeschool for many people. We homeschool year-round, but we start our full schedule after Labor Day. It is a fun time for new supplies and…
5 Homeschool Challenges I Didn’t Expect
As a homeschooling family, we are able to be with our kids, create a schedule that works for our family, and teach our kids the way we think is best.…
Vikings: Taking Learning Into the “Real” World
The Vikings are coming! Or at least, a Viking ship is coming. I could not pass up on this learning opportunity for the kids. To be honest, I was also…