10 Weekly Photo Journal Ideas for Summer
Homeschooling is all about inspiring curiosity and creating precious moments as a family. Why not capture these moment with a weekly photo journal?
8 Must Have Art Supplies for the Artistic Homeschool
If you have artistic children, you may be thinking about materials for the upcoming year. What are the best art supplies for your homeschool art class? One thing that we all want to give our kids as homeschoolers is the opportunity to excel in their abilities. That’s the beauty of homeschooling! We have the freedom…
5 Ways to Teach Kids About Flag Day
Flag Day is a great time to teach our children about the history and meaning of the American flag. Here are five ways you can do just that!
10+ Easy St. Patrick’s Day Crafts & Activities
No matter your heritage or religious beliefs, you, too, can be Irish for a day in March! There are many fun St. Patrick’s Day crafts and activities to help celebrate this day with your kids–from the fun and whimsical leprechaun with his pot of gold to a four-leaf clover that is supposed to bring good…
The Ultimate List of Dr. Seuss Activities for Dr. Seuss Day!
Dr. Seuss is one the most beloved names in all literature, for adults and children alike! We love him for his fun rhymes, whimsical creatures, and the way that his stories share big ideas in simple ways. For all of these reasons (and so many more), we continue to celebrate this special author on the…
How to Make Corn Husk Dolls (with Free Printable Instructions)
Corn husk dolls are one of the earliest known play items in the Americas. Native American children played with them long before the first pilgrims arrived on these shores. When early American colonists settled here, the Native Americans helped them survive by introducing them to corn and its many uses. Among these uses, colonial children…
DIY Fine Motor Skills for Preschoolers
Are you looking for practical but fun ways to incorporate fine motor skills practice into your preschoolers’ day? I recently decided to come up with some fun ways for my children to practice fine motor skills without having to spend a lot of money on materials. Below, you’ll see how I created my own DIY…
Easy Decorative Pumpkin Paper Bag Craft
It’s October, which means we can officially get excited about fall! I love the cooler weather, the beautiful leaves, and the traditions of autumn! This season is also perfect for outdoor adventures and indoor crafts. If you’re looking for an easy, fun indoor craft that takes some inspiration from nature, this pumpkin paper bag craft…
Fall Yarn Leaf Magnets
Fall is my favorite season. One of the things I enjoy the most about it is the beautiful colors of the changing leaves. That’s probably why I was drawn to these neat fall yarn leaf magnets! I saw these fall yarn leaf magnets in one of my family/parenting magazines many years ago. At that time,…
Pretty Wire Butterfly Bookmark Craft
Working with wire craft is a fun way to create beautiful and intricate designs, such as this butterfly bookmark craft. Wire craft can be used for a variety of purposes, and what better way to add a touch of whimsy to your homeschool reading experiences than with a wire butterfly bookmark craft? With just a…
A Simple, Meaningful Mother’s Day Gift
It was the Mother’s Day gift about which she said, I do not think that I have ever appreciated such a gift as that you gave me on Mother’s Day 5 years ago… A Meaningfule Mother’s Day Gift – A “Thank You, Mom” Jar It’s simple. It’s inexpensive. It’s not time-consuming. It doesn’t require much…
40 Unique and Fun Christmas Activities for Kids and Families
It sounds counterintuitive to say, “Slow down!” during the busy Christmas season, but that’s our intent with this big list of Christmas activities for kids and families. This year, try one of the crafty Christmas activities listed here rather than rush around finding the perfect gift for a family member or friend. A book-page Christmas…
