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Summer is a time for relaxation and adventures, but learning never stops for us homeschool families! This is especially important with math because research shows that children lose math skills quickly without regular practice. However, keeping up with math review doesn’t mean that you have to do the exact same things in the summer as…
Math doesn’t have to be boring, much less impossible! As homeschool parents, we have the freedom to find ways to make math problems enjoyable and help our kids build a strong foundation in math.
“Financial literacy?” you say. Then you think, “But my child is only five!” Truth be told, it is never too early to start teaching your children how to manage their money. Unfortunately, for most parents making a list of important life skills to teach their children, financial literacy won’t make the list. Many would more…
Math can be a tough subject for many children, and I have yet to meet a child who says math is their favorite class—whether they homeschool or not. And if you’re a homeschool parent, you know that giving your kids the math help they need gets more challenging each year. But we know students need…
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and this is perhaps even more true in a homeschooling home! That’s because the kitchen is a transformative place where ingredients become meals, but it’s also a place where all types of learning can be transformed into something tangible and hands-on. Today, we’re sharing 15 hands-on ways…
Now that fall is here, celebrate by going outside to enjoy the weather and by making hot apple cider! Here are some ways to celebrate in your homeschool, too, with these easy fall unit studies for homeschoolers! I love to celebrate our constantly changing world by creating unit studies surrounding the current season. This has…
I am so excited to share our Preschool Leaf Math projects. This post will show you some creative ways to use nature to learn simple math concepts. Making a preschool math setup is really simple. In this case, all we did was utilize nature for play and learning. We invite you to adopt similar, open-ended…
As a homeschooling mom, I’ve sometimes struggled to find reading resources that both my boys and I love, especially great math books. Over the years, though, we’ve gathered a list of not just good math books, but great ones! You know, the kind that your kids will read just for fun … and they’re learning important…
“Why do I need to learn algebra? When will I ever use this in real life, anyway?” Have you ever heard your kids say this? Or maybe you remember saying it when you were a student! Why does math matter? I distinctly remember having a similar complaint myself as a high schooler who did not…
Getting hands-on with math is one of the best ways to help it “click,” especially if you have high-energy learners. And the great thing is, you don’t really need many special tools to combine math with playtime. Often, you can simply tie math practice in with outdoor activities that your kids already love to do….
LABWay Math Review – Our Story What do you do when the homeschool road is feeling a bit more arduous than usual? When it’s not quite broken but also not working as well as you know it could be? You know, those times when an overhaul feels like too much but a day off isn’t…
If you need free math resources and curriculum, this is the list for you! Whether you have littles, middles, or teens, you can find information about free math resources here to fit your needs (and your budget–FREE)! You’ll find videos, worksheets, complete math curriculum, printables, games, and more. Please keep in mind that some of…
