Year: 2017
Fun Earth Science Experiments
Teach your children about Earth by letting them do hands on activities and crafts. There are so many things to learn about Earth. These hands on activities are not only educational, but can also be very fun for you and your children. Learn about nature, the sun and more with these Fun Earth Science Experiments.
10 Tips to Get Kids Outside and Active
Summer is here and it’s a great time for families with children to spend time outdoors and together. The Episcopal Center for Children (ECC), a nonprofit organization providing mental health and special education services to children ages 5-14 in the greater Washington, DC area, offers tips to help families.
What to Teach When Homeschooling Fourth Grade
Fourth grade builds on knowledge and skills gained in third grade while exposing children to increasingly more complex topics. Here’s a simple guide for what to cover and develop in fourth grade.
Adorable Father’s Day Cards for Kids to Make
Instead of picking up a card at the store, consider having your kids make Father’s Day cards this year. What a great way to bless your dad with a card that you made just for him. You can include his favorite colors or a quote or his saying that he particularly enjoys.
Here are two adorable cards your kids can make!
Living Simply Series: 5 Places to Donate Your Stuff
If you have a lot of items that are still usable, but you don’t want or need them, donating them is a great way to move them out without feeling guilty.
25 Father’s Day Crafts for Kids to Make
Show dad, grandad or even an uncle a little extra love this Father’s Day by making one of these fun creafts.
6 Reasons Why You Should Stop Feeding Your Kids “Kid Food”
“Most food is kid-friendly. Kids just need to learn how to eat it,” says Dr. Nimali Fernando, a Fredericksburg, Virginia-based pediatrician who founded The Doctor Yum Project. “Kids who are taught healthy eating habits, which include eating a variety of healthy foods, will be far better off now and in the long run. They will be learning healthy habits that will last a lifetime.”
What to Teach When Homeschooling Third Grade
Third grade builds on knowledge and skills gained in third grade while exposing children to increasingly more complex topics. Here’s a simple guide for what to cover and develop when homeschooling third grade.
Ten Rules for Homeschool Convention Etiquette
I believe every situation calls for some etiquette, and homeschool conventions are no exception. Often, vendors represent small, family-run businesses, and sales at conventions provide their largest source of revenue. When customers follow these ten simple rules, everyone benefits. Ten Rules for Homeschool Convention Etiquette The next time you enjoy a homeschool convention, I encourage…
25 Alternatives to a Traditional Book Report
The words “book report” can elicit groans from students at any age. Writing a summary of a book isn’t necessarily the most effective way to demonstrate learning in the digital age. With summary book websites online, the traditional book report is no longer an enriching task. Here are 25 alternatives to the traditional book report for students to demonstrate their comprehension and deeper understanding of a book.