One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is snuggling up on the couch with my children to read Christmas books. Some of our favorite children’s Christmas books are worn with years of memories, and it fills my heart with so much joy when I pull them out each December. The books I have…
Christmas School | 10 Fun & Festive Hands-On Activities!
Imagine waking up each day this month and getting to enjoy the Christmas season with your kids. No scrambling for ideas, no pressure to “fit in” the fun—just slipping right into the magic of Christmas. Learning suddenly feels like play, play turns into memory-making, and your days feel lighter and more intentional. And the best…
Family Unit Studies for Ages 4–12
Learning together should feel joyful, meaningful, and—most of all—doable. That’s exactly why I created our collection of 35 (and growing) Family Unit Studies, each thoughtfully bundled into themed groups of five. These bundles give your family everything you need for hands-on, curiosity-driven learning across every subject, all in one place. Whether your kids love science…
Halloween Games for Kids
Halloween! It will be here before I know it… like tomorrow! 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). Halloween crafts have already begun, and this year, we will be hosting a Halloween party—which…
Paper Airplane Activity | The Four Principles of Flight
If your little one has ever asked you, “How does a plane fly?” and you weren’t exactly sure how to answer, this is the post for you! I’m going to show you how to use a simple paper airplane activity to learn about the four principles of flight—with lots of fun and experimentation along the…
Printable Human Body Systems Playdough Mats!
I’m so excited to share these fun and FREE human body playdough mats with you—they turned out even better than I imagined! Whether your little ones love to draw or get hands-on with playdough, these printables are perfect for exploring the major human body systems in a playful, engaging way. Let’s check out what is…
A Candle Science Experiment for Kids
Did you know candles were once used to tell time before mechanical clocks were invented? It’s true! And that birthday candle you blow out every year? It symbolizes the light of life, and when you make a wish, the smoke is said to carry that wish up into the air. So magical, right? Today, we’re…
Spider Web Weaving Halloween Craft for Kids
Can you believe it’s almost October? Around here, that means one thing — it’s officially Halloween craft season! 🎃👻 We’ve turned our homeschool into Halloween School for the whole month, and the kids are totally here for it. It’s the perfect way to soak up all that spooky-season excitement and sneak in some fun learning…
How Lightning Works: A Shocking Experiment for Kids!
Have your kids ever wondered how lightning works? With this exciting hands-on activity from our Weather Unit Study, they’ll get to recreate lightning in your own home—no thunderclouds required! This spark-filled experiment is a fantastic way to explore static electricity and understand how lightning forms. This activity is just one of the many fun and…
How to Make a Pinwheel | Learning About the Weather
Want to make a super fun pinwheel with just a piece of paper, a pencil, scissors, and a pushpin? Yep, that’s all you need! Oh, and if you’re also curious about wind, forces, and maybe even a few cool experiments to try after, you’re in the right place. We’re about to dive into the magic…