Earlier this week, I shared some tips on how your child can master reading—and let’s be honest, teaching your child to read can feel a little overwhelming! You want to feel confident and for your child to feel successful. If you’ve started exploring how kids learn to read, chances are you’ve come across something called…
Master Early Reading Skills with Decodable Readers
If you’re just beginning the adventure of teaching your child to read, you may have heard the term ‘decodable readers’ tossed around—but what exactly are they? Imagine handing your child a story and watching their eyes light up as they realize: “Hey… I can actually read this!” That’s the magic of decodable readers and mastering…
Bridge Building STEM Challenge for Kindergarten
Children absolutely love a challenge—just saying the word is often enough to spark excitement and curiosity! That’s what makes this bridge-building STEM challenge from the Dinosaur theme in Kindergarten at Home such a hit. It’s hands-on, creative, and packed with opportunities for learning through play. Your child will have a blast experimenting with materials, problem-solving,…
Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum
There are some wonderful things happening between the ages of 4 and 6. Well, truthfully, we can say this about many ages. But I’m talking about big-time brain development. Our kiddos are soaking up language like little sponges, figuring out big emotions, and turning into tiny ninjas with all that physical energy. In other words,…
Bedtime Gratitude Journal for Kindergarteners
Helping young kids wind down at the end of the day can be more than just brushing their teeth and reading a story. It’s also the perfect time to build some positive habits. One of the sweetest and most meaningful ways to do that is with a Bedtime Gratitude Journal for Kindergarteners. Just a few…
How to Make a Nature Fairy Door
This week, I have been sharing an in-depth look at my outdoor-inspired resource, Nature School: Connect, Learn, and Play Outside. Nature School uses things like rocks, sticks, leaves, flowers, dirt, and sand to help teach your preschooler all sorts of skills through playing outside. Today, I’m going to share one of the Nature School activities…
Outdoor Activities for Preschoolers – Nature School
It’s time to get back in nature. Spending time in nature isn’t just refreshing—it’s essential. For both children and adults, the outdoors offers a world of benefits: fresh air, sunshine, movement, and endless opportunities for learning and discovery. Whether it’s exploring a forest trail, watching bugs in the backyard, or simply feeling the grass underfoot,…
Nature Activities for Preschoolers | Stick Weaving
Being in nature is both beneficial and refreshing. There are countless wonderful advantages to spending time outdoors—fresh air, sunshine, and the opportunity to connect with and learn from the natural world. That’s why so many of my resources incorporate nature-based activities. Nature School is a fabulous outdoor-inspired resource you can get as part of my Everything…
Turn Milk into Plastic!
Did you know you could turn milk into plastic? I had no idea! I did know that you can turn cream into butter, which is just what I was planning on doing with one of my Kindergarten classes back when I taught in the classroom. We love easy science experiments! There I was, armed with…
Delicious Food Science Experiments!
Get ready to dive into learning with food science experiments that are as tasty as they are educational! Today, I am excited to share some fantastic ways to get your kids excited about science! Did you know that popcorn kernels are about 4% water—and that tiny bit of moisture is exactly what causes them to…