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My kids love dinosaurs. I mean, who doesn’t, right? And I love art projects that: Are fun crafts for my kids Teach a lesson Make a memory Are something I want to keep Handprint crafts are some of my favorite because it reminds me just …
Are you thinking about homeschooling? My kids have all been itching to learn, starting around 2.5 (and way too young to send to school). I took advantage of their curiosity and started early education at home. Preschool and kindergarten topics are so easy and don’t …
Nursery Rhymes have been important parts of school since the late 18th century. The repeating verses and rhyming words are a fun way to teach memory skills and form a cultural point of reference. Some teach lessons or spark the imagination, while others are just …
We are going to be heading back to school next week! While we didn’t take the summer off completely, little brains get a bit rusty and some back-to-school learning games are a good way to get the wheels turning again. These adorable flash cards from …
Friendship is important for children to understand. Little ones are not born with empathy–what they feel, see and experience starts and ends their world. As your children learn other people see and feel things separately, they begin to shape their understanding of connecting with others. …
Get your little one learning in a fun in interactive way with these 10 picture books perfect for pre-school, kindergarten or even first grade! *Amazon affiliate links are included. Book choices are entirely my own, but I can make a small commission on any books …
If you’ve read anything else I’ve written or posted, you’ve probably seen me stress simplicity. It’s easy to get overwhelmed and think you need to keep up with every Pinterest craft you’ve pinned if you are going to keep your kids home. Who has time …
A lot of mothers I know get overwhelmed at the thought of teaching their kids at home. The first few grades are simple and the biggest factors are really patience and consistency. More and more is being expected of our young kids in school. I …
Let them be bored. As a parent today, it’s hard to let our kids be bored. There is so much to do. We constantly face pressure to show off what we are doing with our kids. Whether it’s learning activities or entertainment, we want to …
Preschool is a great opportunity to collect memories and focus on “unschooling” techniques. I love having the kids learn about nature by gardening with me or learn about math because we solved a snack problem. I also love to write down all their funny thoughts …