by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 22, 2024 | parenting
My oldest son just turned 16. He is extremely mature, and a great role model for his siblings. I want to do everything I can to teach him what is important for functioning as an adult these days. The important life skills for teens to learn is on our school agenda for...
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 22, 2024 | activities
Children can learn to read when they are ready. Of my 4 children, 2 could read before kindergarten and 2 could read by 2nd grade. The approach was the same. The preschool activities were the same. Children learn differently and at their own pace. Making reading fun is...
by Jaimi Erickson | Mar 18, 2024 | activities
You know that carnival game where you pull a rubber duck out of the water and see what symbol is on the bottom? You win a prize if your symbol is the chosen winner. I took that carnival game idea and turned it into this ping pong ball letter match activity for...
by Jaimi Erickson | Feb 15, 2024 | parenting
In a world where quality education often comes with a hefty price tag, many parents find themselves trying to answer the question of how to afford the best schooling options for their children. ‘A Parent’s Guide to School Choice’ steps in with...
by Jaimi Erickson | Feb 14, 2024 | activities
My very first year of full-time homeschooling was chaotic. I had two preschoolers to wrangle while trying to teach my two older children. The juggling act made me feel overwhelmed daily. Young children have limited attention spans and putting them on a screen to keep...
