by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 23, 2020 | homemaking, organization, parenting
Our household felt out of balance during my first year homeschooling. Dishes, cleaning, floors, bathrooms, the clutter piled up and stressed me out. I had to shift my thinking to realize just how everyone can help at home-this includes chores for the kids, ideas for...
by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 9, 2020 | motivation, organization
As I approach the first day of school, I do not want to let fear and anxiety lead me. I am focused on a systematic approach to our school year. These 5 tips help me with planning for the year ahead-any year. Balance can still be reached when we take a smart approach...
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 5, 2020 | activities
Learning greater than less than with playing cards builds number sense and math skills with a hands-on activity for kindergarten and early elementary age kids. This math learning activity also introduces young children to the concept of the number line. Math skills...
by Jaimi Erickson | Mar 1, 2020 | activities
Getting your preschooler ready for kindergarten is on the minds of many parents. It certainly was a focus for me. We did not stress too much about structure during our homeschool preschool time. Even if you are not homeschooling, this ABC Seek and Find Letter Learning...
by Jaimi Erickson | Sep 2, 2019 | parenting, quick tip
This topic of helping our kids focus and calm down is always part of back to school season. We all want our children to thrive each year, and that means helping them learn to the best of their abilities. Actions and emotions of children – and adults – are effected by...
