Tag: homeschooling resources
Why The Homeschool Movement Is Growing
No Longer on the Fringe: The Homeschooling Population Continues to Grow To some, homeschooling may seem like a relatively new trend, something that only just started over the last 10 years or so. The reality, however, is far different. Home education has taken place since as far back as 350 BC, with Alexander the Great….
Fun Winter Science Experiments for Homeschoolers
Fun Winter Science Experiments for Homeschoolers Do think that just because it’s cold outside it means you’re out of luck when it comes to fun science experiments? No way! There’s a lot of cool things (no pun intended) you can do to make science fun! Fun Winter Science Experiments for Homeschoolers Steve Spangler Science…
Easy Resolutions for Homeschoolers
Without fail, every new year, I found myself making the most admirable of resolutions about my homeschool. I had BIG plans. I was going to be SUPER organized, REALLY creative and my kids were going to start a parade chanting “Mom is the best mom! Mom is the best mom!” Unfortunately, my resolutions were either…
Getting Ready for Homeschooling
Now that the decision is all set up and you and your kids are preparing for this new chapter in your lives, the next thing to think about is how or where to get ideas and resources to help your kids’ studies. Here are some tips to know where and how to get those…
Frugal Tips for Homeschool Moms
There are definitely more ways than one to save while homeschooling and stretching your budget. We’ve rounded four of the best tips we’ve found! Have a practical and simple homeschool room. Buy from thrift stores, secondhand, and on clearance! Read here why not buying too many toys is a lot better for your kids. Take…
The Comprehensive List of Butterfly Garden Flowers & Plants by Region
Wayfair has come up with the most comprehensive list so far of the most popular plants frequented by butterflies in each region here in the United States. And you may be in for a surprise. They not only eat nectar from flowers but other things as well, too! We’ve always thought butterflies eat only nectar…
8 Great Online Resources for Homeschoolers
There is a plethora of online resources you can use to help with homeschooling. From online homeschool support groups for parents, lesson plans, games and worksheets, you can pretty much find it all. Of course, we can’t list every, single, online resource for homeschoolers in one blog post, but we can share a few of…
Frozen: A Mini-Unit Study
Ready, set, learn! This Frozen theme unit explore settings and concepts found in the adorable kids’ movie by the same name. Use the lessons, books and activities below to delve into everything from Frozen-related geography and history to science and writing. Online Reading Fjords: When Elsa loses control of her powers, she freezes not only…