by Jaimi Erickson | Dec 26, 2023 | parenting
The curriculum was mapped out, my daily schedule was humming along nicely, household chores were getting done regularly, and I was feeling confident in my homeschool mom skills. Then, the testing happened. I received a dose of surprise reality. The information that I...
by Jaimi Erickson | Dec 21, 2023 | activities
Little kids can help with so much during the holiday season. It takes a little creativity to guide them, but these learning ideas will give you some ideas. I recently chatted with Vicki Bentley, an educational consultant for Homeschool Legal Defense Association. We...
by Jaimi Erickson | Nov 27, 2023 | me time
Are you finding it hard to maintain a healthy weight? Don’t worry because there are many people with the same issue. You are not alone. People worldwide struggle with increased weight or obesity, which is dangerous to your life and makes you more prone to many...
by Jaimi Erickson | Nov 20, 2023 | activities
Any activity that breaks down big concepts into smaller sizes for kids to grasp is a good idea. Models have always been a great way to help children absorb big lessons. This Jello Earth Layers Model is an edible way to show children how the earth is structured on the...
by Jaimi Erickson | Nov 15, 2023 | activities
Writing activities for 2-year-olds will not look like preschool writing practice, or even kindergarten prep writing. Writing activities for 2-year-olds are unique fine motor activities that help toddlers feel empowered to learn. They learn to write and are encouraged...