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Activities for the 100th Day of School

Teacher with children in the classroom for the 100th day of school.

School kids look forward to the big 100th day of school. Included here are over 15 activities for the 100th day of school. Activities for the 100th day of school help children learn number sense and the value of 100. … [Read more...]

Hands-On Geology: Rock Identification Kit

Kids working through the rock identification kit.

Anyone else have kids that have brought a rock collection into the house? Every time we go on a walk, the twins find that special rock that they just can not leave behind. Taking that inspiration, we incorporated a rock identification kit into our recent geology unity study. >>>You can view all of our Geology Unit Activities here.<<< With four kids, we built up … [Read more...]

5 Ways to Get Your Kids into Science

Kids learning about science with a microscope and 5 ways to get kids into science.

We can’t force our kids to share our passions or form an interest in subjects we think will be good for them. But we can certainly encourage them to form a love of learning across all subjects. Getting kids into science at home could help improve their work and engagement at school and even lead them down a STEM career path. Here are five simple ways you can engage your kid and … [Read more...]

Summer Outdoor Play for Tweens and Teens

Kids playing foursquare volleyball in the pool with the Crossnet H2O.

The kids and I started making our summer bucket list. We are ready for time off from the school schedule! Our list includes day trips, fun events and play ideas for the kids and I to do during summer vacation. Little kids run and play all summer long, but the older kiddos can have some fun geared for them too! Summer outdoor play for tweens and teens will get the big kids off … [Read more...]

Teaching Children about Bullies: Back off Buzz!

Back off Buzz book review and teaching children about bullies.

Even at my age I still remember the moment the bully made fun of me. It was on a field trip. It took me a long time to move past that feeling of humiliation. Bullies can effect our view of ourselves in deep ways. Teaching children about bullies is a life skill they need to learn. It prepares them to handle bullies. It also teaches them how to not be a bully! Back off Buzz! … [Read more...]

Hands-On Geology Activity: Learning the Rock Cycle

Boys looking at playdough for studying the rock cycle.

As part of our hands-on geology unit, we read about the layers of the earth. This hands-on geology activity will teach kids about the rock cycle using playdough. We learned a bit about mining too. Initially this hands-on activity was to discover how the rock cycle works. Layer upon layer of rock compressing together to create our rock layers. My children added a secret … [Read more...]

Guide to Hiking with Kids

We have lived in some prime locations near state and national parks. Because of that, we have been hiking with our kids since they were babies. Hiking with kids is a great family activity when you plan ahead. Whether you will be hiking with an infant or an older child, this guide will prepare you to enjoy the time in nature. Family time in nature is recharge time for us. … [Read more...]

DIY Globe Kids Can Make

We dove in to a whole Geology unit recently. I pieced it together from great ideas I found online, ideas I created myself, and an activity that my kids happened to create without even knowing it! I love creative accidents that teach big concepts! We started our homeschool geology unit for kids with a DIY globe kids can make. Even a preschooler can make this! This DIY earth … [Read more...]

6 Web Safety Tips Every Parent Should Know

{Guest Post} We live in a world that’s more connected than ever before. It’s incredible to think that just 20 years ago Google had only just been founded. Facebook and YouTube were still just ideas. The smartphones we can’t live without today didn’t even exist. Statistics on Tech and Kids Technology has brought some incredible advances and wonders into our world. But … [Read more...]

Kids Who Wet the Bed: Bedwetting Tips

If your child was potty trained before the age of 2, I am not the mom to talk to. It was a sore spot for me for a while. Some of us have kids who wet the bed. Potty training at night was not my mom strength. If you have kids who wet the bed, these bedwetting tips can help you navigate this challenging time. I had to learn to be patient. Each mom has their “tough” thing when … [Read more...]

Yarn Pictures Art Activity: 100 Days of Play

Yarn pictures art activity for kids is a simple exploration of abstract art and a fine motor exercise. This is a fun summer indoor activity. It is also good practice using glue! Included is a book recommendation that inspired this creative art project for kids. Yarn pictures can be completed indoors or out. If you have a beautiful day outside, take your supplies outdoors. Sit … [Read more...]

Teaching Kids to Love Writing + Homeschool Writing Curriculum Tools

Two of my children are natural writers. They write comic books and plays. My 10 year old daughter has even written a few songs. Those piano lessons are paying off! I love hearing them read their writing. They are always so involved in the story because they crafted it. This year, teaching kids to love writing is starting with reading a lot of books. Let me tell you what I put … [Read more...]

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