by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 30, 2024 | activities
Spelling words is not just for elementary school kids. We started playing spelling games in preschool. It is about making learning fun, hands-on and interesting. Then, you encourage a love of learning and retention of information when they are young. This game for...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 29, 2024 | activities, motivation
If committing to a month of extra acts of kindness is intimidating, keep this in mind: “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” – Aesop The point of an activity like this is to focus on giving to others. That teaches our children a way to be...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 25, 2024 | activities
These five kid-made valentines crafts are simple activities that give children the opportunity to make their own valentines. Making their own valentines builds a child’s confidence and fine motor skill development. It can also be less expensive than buying boxed...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 17, 2024 | activities
Exploring geology for kids is a homeschool geology unit for a range of ages. The activities cover grades kindergarten through middle school. Focusing on hands-on exploration of topics in geology, my children really had fun learning while retaining a lot of knowledge...
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 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...