Regardless of the time of year, a backyard or indoor movie night is a great way to enjoy some family bonding time. Check out some fun backyard movie night ideas
Learning and Schooling
An in-depth look at our favorite homeschooling apps for kids. Are you a homeschooling parent looking for ways to make your child’s education more engaging and interactive (and let’s face it – to take just a little something off your plate)? Trying to make homeschooling fun and educational? With the rise of technology, there are …
Are you looking for exciting and stimulating STEM activities for 4th Graders? Then look no further! STEM education refers to the integrated teaching and learning of the subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It’s a multidisciplinary method that emphasizes the connection of these four subjects rather than teaching each one separately. This method also …
Are you looking for exciting and stimulating STEM activities for 5th Graders? As your child embarks on their final year of elementary school it is important for us as parents to realize that 5th Grade is a big step in their educational journey. For many kids, it’s the step before middle school, where schooling gets …
What is Charlotte Mason Homeschooling – What You Need to Know In my online homeschooling groups, Charlotte Mason homeschooling is perhaps the most popular. At least amongst those whom I surveyed. 🙂 But why? What is Charlotte Mason homeschool, and who the heck is Charlotte Mason? Who Is Charlotte Mason? Charlotte Mason was a British …
Learning With Games with Game-Based Learning Activities In the eighteen years we spent homeschooling our four kids, we utilized several different modes of curriculum. Out of all of the variety of materials, there are a few tried and true methods that stuck with the children and really grew their knowledge in ways that were fun. …
Today I am happy to include a detailed bookbildr review and tutorial. Follow these step-by-step instructions to write and print your own book easily.
A Basic Overview of Thomas Jefferson Education Homeschooling Thomas Jefferson was an early American hero who was very passionate about education. He worked to provide an education for all children and was a key player in making education free for all; in fact, Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia. This University was heavily revolved …
Why is Stewardship Important for Success? Have you ever wondered why people who are in poverty never seem to have nice stuff? Is it because they are in poverty and can’t afford nice stuff? Perhaps. Or is it because they don’t take care of the stuff they have already, and therefore are not given anything …
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Embarking on the journey of homeschooling a special needs child can be both exciting and daunting. As a parent, you want the very best for your child’s education, and you might be wondering how to find the best homeschool curriculum for special needs students. There are so many different special needs homeschool curricula that it …
Including documentaries in your homeschool is one of the best ways to get some in-depth yet easy learning into your day. If you plan to include movies in your lesson plans, you’re definitely going to want to read this article so that you know about the best documentaries for homeschoolers.
Project based learning starts with following the child’s lead and a project based homeschool focuses on engaging children in hands-on projects and activities that give them a well-rounded educational experience.
10 Days of Success Principles for Kids We are excited to announce that Hess UnAcademy is taking part in a 10 day series of tips for homeschooling moms! Bloggers all over the internet are taking part in this series. It’s going to be EPIC! Each blog participating in this series has posted a new post. …
Homeschooling can be a wonderful experience for both you and your child, but it can also be overwhelming, especially if you feel like you have to do everything on your own. From planning lessons and field trips to managing a household (the tedium of chore charts, anyone?), it can be downright exhausting. The good news …
With the increase in home and virtual-schooled students since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many students with disabilities are being taught in non-traditional settings. As educators or parents of students with disabilities, ensuring they receive the best possible education can be challenging. With so much variation in students’ needs, skills, and challenges, every student …
Today we’ve got a great Christian Advent Reading For Families. Download the free advent reading schedule today and get started teaching your kids the advent.
The funniest homeschool memes and quotes on the internet are here, ready to make you laugh! Funny sayings about homeschooling before, during, and after lockdown
As November approaches, the air gets crisper, the leaves change colors, and Thanksgiving draws near. We put away the pool noodles and swimsuits and pull out our sweaters and board games. The change of the season and all the fun it holds is the perfect time to infuse some STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) …
We try to focus on STEAM in our homeschool because STEAM teaches kids applicable life skills. Take this classroom aquaponics lesson planfor example…