Have you and your kids ever tried to say tongue twisters? We get such a kick out of listening to each other say them around here. It's always a competition to see who can say them the most times without getting tongue-tied. Tongue twisters are actually forms of alliteration. Alliteration is the ... Read More about Teaching Alliteration with Picture Books
18 Reindeer Books for Kids
Reindeer Books for Kids Flight of the Reindeer: The True Story of Santa Claus and His Christmas Mission | In Search of Santa Claus: Those who know him best tell their remarkable tales. Reindeer Moon | Have you ever been enchanted by Christmas? ...been lost in the flame of a candle, the ... Read More about 18 Reindeer Books for Kids
How to Plan for Homeschooling on the Road
Today, I'm celebrating the fact that my oldest turned 22 years old yesterday. He also moved into his own apartment yesterday. In Texas. Well, this momma can't wait to go see his new - albeit pretty bare - digs. That means, I'm gearing up for a road trip, and I'm taking our homeschool with ... Read More about How to Plan for Homeschooling on the Road
How to Build a History Timeline You’ll Actually Use
Does it make me a bad homeschool mom that I am a timeline failure? Try as I might, I have never been consistent with keeping a history timeline. I have had all the supplies on hand for years. I have printed out timeline binder pages. I have taped timeline strips to my walls. I purchased ... Read More about How to Build a History Timeline You’ll Actually Use
Lets Read Books About Hats
While our temperatures this week are unseasonably warm, it won't be long before it's time to break out the winter gear. We've already brought the coats out of storage. I just bought Emma a My Little Pony hat and glove set. Now, I have to hunt for new winter boots since Emma has grown into (and ... Read More about Lets Read Books About Hats
Christmas Read-Alouds for the Whole Family
One of Emma's favorite times in our homeschool day, is our read-aloud time. I try to read a couple of chapters to her every day. If I forget, she reminds me. Often, I try to tie our read-alouds to our current topic of study. I pick from our history or science topics. Other times, I try to choose ... Read More about Christmas Read-Alouds for the Whole Family
The Ultimate Life of Fred Buyers Guide
I have to admit that I have never used Life of Fred books myself. But, I know plenty of homeschoolers that have. I have heard so many of my friends say that their kids are finally enjoying math thanks to Life of Fred. And I have to say that I am intrigued. What I did not know, however, is that ... Read More about The Ultimate Life of Fred Buyers Guide
Kids Can Learn to Code with Minecraft
Coding. It seems to be the new craze with kids who love computers. Most of the kids I know can use technology better than I can. My own kids learn new technologies faster than I do so I'm forever on websafetyadvice.com trying to make sure they're safe. Often, it's my kids who show their ... Read More about Kids Can Learn to Code with Minecraft
The BEST EVER Pumpkin Pie Cupcake Recipe
It's time to start planning your holiday meals. We're doing Thanksgiving at home this year, because we have travel plans before and after the holiday. While it'll just be my little family around the dinner table, I still try to make it special for them. They're worth it, you know! One thing that we ... Read More about The BEST EVER Pumpkin Pie Cupcake Recipe
How to Talk to Your Daughter About Puberty
Pimples. Body odor. Hair in weird places. The tween and early teen years are full of so many changes. There are physical and emotional changes going on. Ready or not, puberty is going to arrive sooner than later. As we talked about growing up one day, my tween declared she wanted to know what was ... Read More about How to Talk to Your Daughter About Puberty