Check out these stocking stuffers for teenage boys. Â Some of these are just for fun and some are necessary (cough, cough, deodorant). Â We have two teenage boys in our house–one is a new teen and one is nearly driving…
This Christmas game to play with teens is similar to the popular “Shotgun!” Road Trip Game but is meant to be played while driving around looking at Christmas Lights. Â One of our families favorite Christmas traditions every year is…
For many years during the month of November, we encouraged our young children to identify something every single day that they were thankful for. Â We wrote these sweet sentiments down and hung each one on our “Thankful Tree” in…
Looking for homeschool reading curriculum for your kindergartener? Â Look no further than the Pathways to Reading Homeschool Basic Foundational Curriculum! Â Research and evidence-based and adapted specifically for the homeschool setting! When we decided to homeschool last year, I looked at…
In an effort to get my boys (ages 13 and 11) to branch out of their literary ruts, I created this Summer Reading BINGO for Older Kids that includes several different genres to choose from. Â I have one child…
Disclosure: I received a sample from Ivy Kids in exchange for this review. Â If you have ever been interested in a subscription activity box for your child, one name has surely come up time and again due to…
These phonological awareness activities for preschoolers are perfect for helping set your child up for future reading success!  With no materials required beyond these printable cards, this is perfect for doing with your child on-the-go! The more we learn about how our…
Looking for activities to go along with the book? We’ve got you covered with these hands-on ideas to bring your next The Tale of Despereaux book club to life! We recently organized a Zoom book club for my first grade daughter and…
This Sunflower Batik Art project is perfect for kids of all ages! Â The final product is a unique and aged look to a beautiful sunflower print. Â Each child’s artwork will be unique and different! Â “Home, home on the…
Beast Academy is a comprehensive math curriculum for grades 3-6 that focuses on problem solving and critical thinking. Â Below you will find my Beast Academy Review and why we switched to this program! When I first made the decision…
As we are homeschooling this year, I wanted to take the time on September 11th to remember and honor those who died in the 9/11 attacks. Â Most of us Americans (who are old enough) can remember exactly where we…
Once we made the decision to homeschool this year, I knew I wanted to make a super simple at-a-glance lesson plan. Â I was already overwhelmed with choosing curriculum and I wanted to be able to look at ONE page…
One of my big fears about homeschooling this year is that we will all be unmotivated and still in our pajamas at noon. Â While that might work for some families, we simply don’t function well without some structure (as…
I shared in Instagram stories recently about our decision to homeschool this year. Â This is our first year to ever homeschool! Â My children have attended our local public school since kindergarten and we have always felt confident in this…
This life-sized Hungry Hungry Hippo Pool Game is perfect for groups and parties! Â The game can be played with four people and is much more challenging than it looks! One of my favorite games growing up was Hungry Hungry…
I love month-long challenges! Â Over the years we have done 31 Days of Indoor Fun for Toddlers, 31 Days of Outdoor Fun for Toddlers, 31 Days of Pumpkin Activities, and 30 Days of Reading Fun for Beginning Readers. Â And…
Add a sprinkle of color to your landscaping by making these Wildflower Seed Bombs! Â These also make beautiful gifts! Â Tis the season for flowers! Â As part of our garden thematic unit, we made some wildflower bombs to throw…
This weekly plan includes lot of garden activities for kids!  Incorporate flowers and gardening into your everyday learning with these simple ideas! This week my kids start back to school, albeit online.  We have been told their expected instructional/learning…
