This February teen planner and journal is designed to help teens get a handle on their schedules and encourages them to learn to budget and manage their time. Do you have a teen who loves to plan or a teen who needs to learn to plan? If you have a teen who falls in either of these categories, you’ve come to…
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We love studying penguins in the winter! If you do, too, you HAVE to check out this great list of hands-on penguin activities for kids! My daughter is obsessed with penguins. She collects penguin stuffed animals and penguin socks. Penguins also happen to be her favorite exhibit at the zoo and at the aquarium. So, when we read Mr. Popper’s Penguins…
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Discover over 100 winter activities for kids. You’ll find crafts, recipes, printables, and more. They’re perfect for kids ages 3-10! Winter came to our house last week! We had our first snow of the season. With temperatures hovering in the low teens and 3 inches of snow on the ground, we declared it winter even if the calendar says we…
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Winter is here, and it’s time to have some fun with your kids. Explore snow, ice, and polar animals with these winter science activities. Do you enjoy the winter months? I do not love the cold, but I do love the snow. Looking at it, that is. Going out in it means I am going to be cold. However, I do…
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This collection of winter crafts for kids will keep your crew busy during the long, cold winter months! There’s something on this list of kids of all ages. This time of year is when my daughter starts searching for fun winter crafts. Our resident artist and crafter-at-large is constantly searching for her next arts and craft project. So, I have created…
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I can’t believe it’s almost time to dig out our Thanksgiving books for kids! This list is full of both fiction and nonfiction story books for kids. Have you started making your Thanksgiving read-aloud list? Have you filled your Thanksgiving book basket? If not, you’ll want to scroll through this list of Thanksgiving-themed books for kids. If so, see if you can find…
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Dinosaur fans will love these dinosaur printables! Inside, you’ll find fact cards, a memory game, and notebooking pages. Perfect for kids ages 6-10! As you begin to flesh out your dinosaur lessons for kids, add these fun dinosaur printables to your activities. There are so many fun ways to include these three activities to your daily lessons. Keep reading to…
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Do homeschoolers miss out on “normal” school activities? Yes and no. However, we have to decide whether or not the benefits outweigh the negatives. I’ve been homeschooling for a long time – 18 years! Over the course of my homeschool journey, I have encountered many questions from others about my decision to homeschool. One thing that comes up over and…
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You’ve decided to homeschool. Now what? Take the stress out of your decision when you discover seven advantages to using prepackaged homeschool curriculum kits. Once you have decided to homeschool your child, the next major issue is which philosophy to follow and what curriculum or methodology to use. Some people prefer a relaxed approach, some follow a Montessori style, and…
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It is becoming increasingly important for teenagers to look for volunteer work throughout their high school years. Not sure where to start? Look here. Colleges are beginning to look very favorably on volunteer work in addition to test scores and GPA.Oftentimes, this means parents are searching for ideas on how their teen can find these opportunities. If you are at a…
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