This is the Best List of Delightful Books for Preschoolers (and their Parents) What’s that I see? My little guy toddling around the corner in just his underwear and cowboy boots tightly gripping his treasures: his snuggly blue satin blanket, a loaded nerf gun and 3 tattered books. My face relaxes. It must be almost bedtime. I panic a little. …Read More »
Emergent Readers: FUN Printables for your Kids as they Learn to Read! Is your emergent reader on the path to discovering their LOVE for reading? No prep emergent readers at your fingertips. …Read More »
Preschool At Home MAGIC My oldest son turned 28 yesterday. Sigh. Do your kids still leave their actual handprints on your walls, clothing, and windows? …Read More »
100 Easy Earth Day Activities for Families just like Yours Inside: 100 Earth day activities for families Earth Day was established to help moms like me not implode when the clean laundry turns into a sand box. As I emptied the hot clothes from the dryer, socks, jeans, t-shorts, sea shells, rocks, and sand fell into the basket. A cup of sand. You don’t need to tell your kids; they just KNOW. …Read More »
Easy Preschool Crafts and Activities Our littles can get pretty creative while we’re heating our tea for the third time, switching the laundry, or answering a math question. Moms know there’ quiet. And then there’s “TOO QUIET”. …Read More »
Thanksgiving for Preschool! Adorable Preschool classroom activities for your kids! Kids will get to match upper and lower case letter turkeys, match numbers to their dice, complete the turkey/pumpkin pattern, build a turkey as a free activity or card game, Pin clothes pins on the turkey game, smoosh the turkey shape, and roll and play a simple dice game. Buy Now …Read More »
Days of Creation Activities for Kids In the beginning… Most of us begin teaching our kids Bible stories by starting at the very beginning. Dark becomes light. It’s exciting and wonderful all at the same time. You can never go wrong with simply reading and memorizing Genesis, but if you’re looking for some fun and easy ways to dive a little deeper, here are resources I’ve either used, made, or discovered in my own journey teaching my sons God’s Word. Music I personally begin with the Hippopotamus song. Well, that’s what we always called it. Days of Creation Song FOOD: If they can eat it, they’ll remember! …Read More »
Easy Ways to Homeschool Through the Holidays The easiest way to coast through homeschooling is to roll with the tide, seasons and calendar. It’s the same idea as vacationing in the town you live: finding the hidden gems, enjoying the family owned hole in the wall restaurant, resting at a secret garden, parking your car in that one spot that always gets you to the beach faster. …Read More »
Christmas Activities: Build Your Own Christmas Tree Game Christmas is that wonderful time of year that delights our souls, causes us to wonder and distracts the daylights out of our kids. The best way to grab their attention during Christmas and the whole advent season is to improvise. This Christmas Activity is guaranteed to make them smile!! Buy Now Easy to Play …Read More »
Advent Traditions for All Ages Your kids see the calendar flip to November and suddenly they are ready for the holidays, right? It’s the same in my house. I am honored to be a part of the Homeschooling Through the Holidays Series at Life of a Homeschool Mom! Come see what we cooked up to help you celebrate the Advent Season with your family! …Read More »
Easy Fall Art Crafts for Preschool and Up I held onto summer for as long as I could, but the rain, cold, and gorgeous colors peeking through the trees have convinced me it’s ok to declare that fall is in the air! I’ve scoured the internet looking for the tastiest fall, pumpkin, leaf and fall themed goodies for you and your kids. Whether you are enjoying the sunshine for a few more weeks, or are already curled up by a fore with a hot delicious drink, these easy fall crafts and activity ideas are sure to delight! …Read More »
Letter D Activities for Kids Letter “d” Activity Unit is sure to delight your kids! Includes interactive activities to help your kids master letter a: It’s all about lower case “d” …Read More »
Childhood Should be Filled with Joy, Imagination, and WONDER Inside: 6 Questions every parent, teacher, and homeschooler should ask themselves about their kids. It’s 1976. I am super excited to go to my Kindergarten class today! Mrs. House is the best teacher ever. My friend Shelley and I sit next to each other in circle time as the class sings songs and talk about what is a good nutritious breakfast. Mrs. House isn’t too happy that I had a cup of coffee again today! I’m sure she will talk to mom again later! When mom picks me up from the bus stop, I start talking. … Read More »
How to Homeschool Your Preschooler- Kindergartener “How can I get my 4-year old to sit long enough to do school?” “What is a great curriculum for a really busy 5-year old?” “My son’s handwriting is terrible. What program can I use to help him? He’s 6-years old.” Mama, Slow down. … Read More »