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Make Your Own Letter Tiles for Spelling Practice

Jaimi Erickson — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:17:04 +0000

Letter tiles are a necessary tool for teaching spelling in a hands-on way. We start using letter tiles when my kids are in preschool. They each learned to spell their names with homemade letter tiles. These are two ideas for making your own letter tiles. I originally shared this idea after seeing a similar idea […]

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Make Your Own Fossil: Science Curriculum for Kids

Jaimi Erickson — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:59:11 +0000

Making your own fossil is easy with this science kit for kids. We have loved all three experiments that came in our Generation Genius Science kit. If you missed our first experiment reveal, you can view the science kit for kids review. In this fossil experiment, included in the same science subscription box, my son […]

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Frog pond letter sound sorting

Jaimi Erickson — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:38:53 +0000

This hands-on activity is perfect for preschoolers learning to associate letter sounds with images. Simply using printable cartoon graphics, and some posterboard plus contact paper, you can make an activity tray for this letter sound sorting activity that works for multiple letters easily. Letter sound sort with a frog theme. I created this letter sorting […]

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Homeschool High School Woodworking Curriculum: Plans and Process

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:08:02 +0000

As my teenagers grow into high school students, we take a team approach to their learning. I have always been a believer that kids have a lot to say about how they learn and how they like to learn. When they are young, we lead the way as adults, but as kids get to middle […]

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7 Considerations to Keep in Mind Before Enrolling Your Child into Kindergarten

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 26 May 2026 16:29:56 +0000

Photo by Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/photo/kids-playing-on-the-floor-8422260/ Selecting a kindergarten to attend is generally one of the first important choices that parents have to make regarding the education of their children. Although the choice seems simple and easy to make, most of the time, parents will discover that there are actually several other considerations that […]

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American History Activities for Families to Celebrate 4th of July

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 12 May 2026 15:23:18 +0000

Walking across the deck of the battleship, I felt a deep emotional connection to the experience. Seeing my military kids in awe of where so many military personnel had stood was a reminder: The personal connection we military families have to the history being made is also a link to the past. Each of our […]

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Virtual vs. Classroom: Is Online Tutoring the New Normal for Our Kids?

Jaimi Erickson — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:42:44 +0000

Image source To explore this topic, we spoke with a range of education professionals, including educators, online tutors, and counselors, to get their insights and provide a well-rounded perspective. The education sector has gone through a remarkable transformation in recent years, with online tutoring emerging as a powerful alternative to face-to-face sessions. The acceleration of […]

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The Best Radiators for Family Homes: A Practical Guide for Stay-at-Home Moms

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:40:56 +0000

Image from UK Radiators When your home doubles as your workplace, classroom, and sanctuary, comfort becomes non-negotiable. If you’re a stay-at-home mum who often spends more time indoors than the average person, you’ll need a well-heated home. Heating is about warmth, efficiency, safety, and style, and the best radiators for family homes should balance all […]

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Back to Teaching After Kids: Finding the Most Comfortable Ballet Flats for Long Days on Your Feet

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 22:53:50 +0000

After spending years at home with my kids, the decision to return to teaching came with a mix of excitement and nerves. I was ready to reconnect with my professional side, but I quickly realized something: my wardrobe needed an update. Gone were the days when I could wear sneakers all day chasing toddlers or […]

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Easing the Transition from Homeschool to Private School Life

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:19:01 +0000

If you’ve been homeschooling for any stretch of time, the idea of transitioning to private school can stir up a bizarre mix of emotions. Relief, pride, panic, nostalgia, curiosity, and maybe even a twinge of guilt. It’s a major shift—not just logistically, but emotionally too. You’re stepping out of a rhythm you built from the […]

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