by Jaimi Erickson | Sep 6, 2020 | activities
These chemistry activities for kids are a great introduction to chemistry and the periodic table of the elements. A kids book inspired me to put this chemistry unit together as our first homeschool science unit of the year. We really dived into some meaty science...
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 | Oct 22, 2019 | activities
{Guest Post} My girls are growing up, faster than I like to admit. They’re outgrowing clothes at an alarming rate. Their tastes change by the hour. I created this DIY Sensory Box Activity for kids to foster that brain teaser type challenge as the girls are getting...
by Jaimi Erickson | Sep 30, 2019 | activities
Because I love the memory game and I also like opportunities for learning, I created a memory game that teaches matching lowercase and uppercase alphabet letters. I came up with this easy DIY Alphabet Memory Game to play with my youngest (but my oldest also...