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How to Play the Game of Dreidel

How to Play the Game of Dreidel

This year has really flown by and the end of the year is coming up really quickly! Hanukkah is approaching quickly and one of the things that you do around Hanukkah is play the game of dreidel. If you didn’t know the reasoning for playing the game of dreidel during this holiday, I am here…

Free Printable Thanksgiving Puzzle Activity Puzzle for Homeschoolers

Free Printable Thanksgiving Puzzle Activity Puzzle for Homeschoolers

Last week, we gave you a fun little printable Memory Match game from preschoolers; this week, we’ve got something for the older ones. This Free Printable Thanksgiving Puzzle Activity for homeschoolers has a maze, word search, dot-to-dot and more! Click the image below to download and print. Don’t forget to check out our Ultimate List…

Baked Pumpkin French Toast Recipe

Baked Pumpkin French Toast Recipe

This Baked Pumpkin French Toast will be a great brunch during the chilly fall months. So get into the kitchen and whip up a batch. Prep:15 minutes Baking: 30 minutes Servings:6 Ingredients 3 Eggs 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract ½ tsp. Pumpkin Spice ½ cup Almond Milk 3 tbsp. Maple Syrup 3 tbsp. Pumpkin Puree 9…

Oreo Caramel Apples Recipe

Oreo Caramel Apples Recipe

Oreo cookies aren’t just good dipped in milk. Crush and sprinkle them on a Pink Lady Apple beautifully coated with a layer of rich and smooth caramel for a perfect Halloween treat. Type of apple: Pink Lady Apple preparation:  To remove the wax coating from store-purchased apples, you can dip them in boiling water mixed with…

9 Spooky Halloween Activities

9 Spooky Halloween Activities

If you are looking for Halloween fun you are in the right place! I found 9 Spooky Halloween Activities that I can’t wait to try with my family this year. I have a feeling you are going to love a few of these activities too! From DIY decorations to handmade treat bags there is something…

The “Real World of College”

The “Real World of College”

A guest post by Dr. Brian D. Ray, Ph.D. Okay, it appears that the homeschooled students score well above average on achievement tests in elementary school and high school. And I am willing to concede my experience and research I have read suggest they seem to know how to get along with others— that is,…

3 Sanity-Saving Strategies for Homeschooling With Toddlers

3 Sanity-Saving Strategies for Homeschooling With Toddlers

  Let’s take a look at the best ways to be a great parent for your toddler, while still devoting a good portion of your day to teach and train older kids at home. Do you get nervous when it gets really quiet around your house? Do you have to put markers, glue, and other…

Your Homeschool Toolbox

Your Homeschool Toolbox

A Toolbox of Strategies to Balance Home Life, Home School, and Home Business Time is our most priceless resource. It’s the one thing we can’t get any more of. No one will ever have more than twenty-four hours in a day . . . but some people use their time much more efficiently and effectively…

5 Ways to Make Grandparents’ Day Extra Special This Year

5 Ways to Make Grandparents’ Day Extra Special This Year

Getting ready for some fun activities for Grandparents’ Day? If you’re still too busy looking for ways on how to make the day extra special, we’ve rounded up these 5 activities to make your search a lot easier. 1. Read a story together – Kiddos love listening to a story told by grandma and grandpa….

Ready for Talk Like a Pirate Day?

Ready for Talk Like a Pirate Day?

Talk Like a Pirate Day is September 19th! Want to celebrate in your homeschool? Check out these easy & creative ideas to get in the spirit!   Pirate Treasure Hunt – This is a great activity for pirate fun at home over the weekend! Make your own map, hide pirate treasure, and watch your little…