Multi-Sensory Materials for Individual Learning Styles
Whenever I start a unit study in our homeschool, I always start with books related to the subject. Some subjects, such as Martin Luther King, Jr., have so many books written about them that it can be hard to know where to start! Below are short reviews of 13 books about Dr. King for preschoolers … Continue reading The Best Martin Luther King Jr. Books for All Ages
Do you make New Year's Resolutions? If so, do you make them for your homeschool? This year I was making some resolutions and after I wrote one of them down, I had to laugh. I thought to myself "Only a homeschool parent would make that resolution"! (Keep reading to see what it is!) Then, I … Continue reading Inspiring Homeschool Resolutions for 2019
As a homeschool parent, I have long wished that I could do a better job of guiding my children when we are on nature walks. I dream of being a wealth of knowledge about all the living things around us, naming trees and other plants, identifying animal tracks, knowing if mushrooms are harmful or not...like … Continue reading Tree Nature Study for Beginners
Studying poetry is a fun way to build reading comprehension skills. It lends itself well to developing the skills of visualization and understanding descriptive language. Christmas poetry can inspire even the most reluctant learners due to the excitement around the holiday. Below are several poems with suggested discussion questions, concepts to study and/or activities to … Continue reading Christmas Poetry Study for All Ages
Do you love Elf on the Shelf or don't want anything to do with him? Either way, the Elf on the Shelf can make a super fun writing prompt for school during the month of December. We swore we would never do the Elf on the Shelf. First, we have never done Santa Claus in … Continue reading Elf on the Shelf Writing Prompt