Did you know you could turn milk into plastic? I didn’t. 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,…
Moon Activities for Kids
One of the most exciting parts of homeschooling is the time available to explore topics that are of interest. When my boys were younger, one of the first topics that really intrigued them was the moon. And so, “moon activities” became the name of the game. We spent a lot of time reading moon books,…
Halloween Games for Kids
Halloween! It will be here before I know it. Costumes have been decided (well, one for sure, and the second keeps changing between a hockey player or a baseball player—my money is on a combo of the two). Crafts have already begun, and this year, we will be hosting a Halloween party—which means… Halloween Games…
Fiber Arts Projects for Your Homeschool
Handwork is often an overlooked aspect of a homeschool curriculum. It may seem daunting to tackle, but what if there were an easy-to-follow unit to guide you step by step along the way? I am thrilled to introduce our one-of-a-kind Handwork: Fiber Arts unit study—it is filled with fiber arts projects that your children will…
How Does a Heart Work? Make a Heart Pump Model!
Did you know the human heart pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood every day? But how does a heart work? With this simple model of a pumping heart, you’re about to find out! This human heart model activity is from The Human Body Family Unit Study. In the unit study, we learn about the human…
Science Experiment: Why Do Leaves Change Color?
Science experiments for kids are big in our home. My kids love them—and so do I. While teaching Kindergarten, I made science experiments a priority. Kids are so naturally curious about the world around them, and science experiments bring this learning fully to life! This is my ABSOLUTE favorite science experiment of all time—oh yes,…
Watercolor Painting Ideas 32 Easy Art Projects!
We have been experimenting a lot with watercolors lately. Something about seeing the colors mix and blend together is incredibly satisfying! I also love that there are so many watercolor painting ideas for kids out there that are easy and also look stunning. That’s a win-win! If you have a little artist on your hands,…
Homeschool Music Unit Study: Learn About the Orchestra!
Does teaching music within your homeschool intimidate you? Well, fret no more! We have an amazing homeschool music unit study that makes music accessible to all families, regardless of musical background or knowledge. Introducing the newest addition to our line-up of Family Unit Studies: Musical Instruments! Learn all about the four families of instruments: strings,…
Gross Motor Alphabet Games for Kids
These little ones of mine love to learn on the move! They like to touch things, reach and stretch, run and jump, and use all of those great big muscles they are forming. And guess what? Using gross motor alphabet games is a fabulous way to really retain that letter learning. In fact, How Wee…
Teaching Kids to Read Through Play
As a teacher, one of the things I get asked the MOST about is teaching kids to read. For some children, it comes so quickly and naturally. And for others… it doesn’t. So this post is for the mama of one of those “others” (and I say that in a kidding and kind way, of…