90 Thanksgiving Jokes to Make Your Kids Laugh Inside: Thanksgiving jokes and a printable cootie catcher for kids. I sauntered into the kitchen. That 30 pound bird smelled so good. Opening the oven door to baste the turkey… I had a mini heart attack. My Thanksgiving turkey had imploded. Sitting in 3 inches of juice, with black charred ribs showing from under the skin, I panicked. I ran to my dad. “I need to show you something.” I whispered. “NOW.” The holidays can be quite stressful. Shopping for all the fixings, preparing for all the wonderful family and friends, and dealing with imploding turkeys. Make it a point to laugh a lot this year. If you’re anything like me, you might need a few bad (clean) jokes to add to your toolkit. How about 90 Jokes? Here’s to a smiling and belly-laughing Thanksgiving week! The first 30 giggles are From Childhood Beckons … Read More »
Thanksgiving Writing Prompts: Yes, Writing! Thanksgiving Writing Prompts for Homeschoolers.While we do break free from our regular homeschooling routine during the holidays, it is important to continue writing:). Grab your free Notebooking Templates and have your child choose one of the Thanksgiving Writing Prompts Below (source: Alpha Omega Publications) Download Thanksgiving Printable Paper homeschool helpers printables Grab your pencil and put on your thinking cap! … Read More »
77 Easy No-Prep Thanksgiving Activities Entertain and Teach Inside: Thanksgiving Ready to go Activities and Thanksgiving coloring pages. Just in time for Thanksgiving! Kids love the holidays! They feed off the energy and excitement that surrounds them. Even kids that may not usually enjoy coloring, may find inspiration from a holiday themed coloring activity. Just for FUN: Thanksgiving Jokes- Cootie Catcher {Printable} Here are links to loads and loads of coloring and activity pages!! Add them to your toolbelt. Kids love the holidays! They feed off the energy and excitement that surrounds them. Even kids that may not usually enjoy coloring, may find inspiration from a holiday themed coloring activity.Here are links to loads and loads of coloring pages!!Add them to your toolbelt. Single Page Activities … Read More »
7 Thanksgiving Science Experiments Kids love science experiments. Me, not so much. Just for FUN: Download Your Thanksgiving Jokes- Cootie Catcher {Printable} I do not know what my problem with science activities is, but I tend to leave them for the end and then run out of time. Thanksgiving week is a perfect time to have a science experiment bonanza! Why not? Why only 7? That’s all I can even think about tackling during a holiday week. I am hoping to get to at least two. Drum roll once again… My Top 7 List of “Kid Friendly and Mother Approved” Science Experiments…. Read More »
Thanksgiving: 4 Simple and Fun Activities It is Almost Thanksgiving! As you are busily menu planning, shopping, and decorating you might want to prepare a few fun activities for the family.I know we will be preparing our second annual “Turkey Shoot” where we will be shooting balloons and turkey targets with bows and arrows and BB guns… Yes, I live happily with my husband and 5 boys. Here is My Top 4 List of Simple and Fun Activities Thankful Pie Spinner by Simply Modern Mom I love this idea. Trust me, even older kids will enjoy making a spinner wheel. Turkey Feathers You’ll find the directions and the cute printable at by The Idea Room. Thanksgiving Story Bracelets All you need is a pipe-cleaner and a handful of beads and you can lead a wonderfully memorable story time for your kiddos while the turkey is baking. My Monetessori Journey has a nice story printable and the directions for the beads. Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt Kids of all ages will love participating in your first annual scavenger hunt. I love this starter list by Family Fun. Have the kids brainstorm and add a few fun items to make it your own. More Thanksgiving Activities HereThanksgiving Math, Reading, Science Activities for 3rd Grade30 Thanksgiving Activities, Crafts, and Games for K-2nd Grade21 Thanksgiving Math Activities for Kindergarten4 Thanksgiving Jokes Solved with DivisibilityFall Math and Literacy Super Bundle- Grades K-2 Print this free homeschool mom reminder. This post comes with a free printable reminder list to help keep your heart focused on the heart of homeschooling. I always have the hardest staying focused. This printable simplifies it! Here is a sneak preview… Download Your Free Printable Download the checklist. You’ll get the printable, plus join 9,000+ homeschool moms who receive my weekly parenting tips and ideas!Print. Any paper will do the trick, but card stock would be ideal.Place it on your refrigerator as a helpful reminder.
Biology Study of Mushrooms that Captivates the Imagination When teaching biology, don’t open that nifty science book until your kids gasp and whisper, “wow!” …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 »
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 »
College Proof Your Faith with Jay Seegert In this wonderful conversation with our guest speaker, my son Sam and I are glued to our seats as we glean wisdom about how to college proof our faith. (Or, life proof for those of us past college) This is a rough cut transcript of the AMAZING conversation we had with Jay Seegert with The Starting Point Project at A Better Way to Homeschool on Facebook. …Read More »
One Powerful Homeschool Hack that will Save your Sanity Is your heart crying in your head, “Help! Homeschool…” Are you, frantically searching for all the tips tricks, hacks, and curriculum for your precious kids? Their education rests on your shoulders, right? The Secret to Being a Better Homeschooler Isn’t What You Think …Read More »
Godly Women and Homeschool Godly women are amazing. Just look at that Proverbs 31 woman? She’s up before dawn, goes to bed after dark. She’s cooking, sewing and even buying vineyards. I bet her To Do List was impressive. Do you ever look at your list for today and wonder how on earth will you squeeze time in for the Lord on top of all the things you need to get done? Is it really practical to put God first in your life? …Read More »
4 Tips to Homeschooling Multiple Grades Simultaneously Inside: 4 Tips to help you homeschool Multiple ages and grades without losing your sanity. When I entered the water bumper boats with my boys I had no idea that I had a big target on my back. My husband decided to sit this ride out and let me take all five of our sons onto those little boats with water guns mounted on the front. What the heck was I thinking? … Read More »
Praying for Our Kids: A Plan for Prayer Inside: Free Printable Plan to help you in your journey of praying for your children. Miss Clara calls it a strategic battle plan in the movie, The War Room.Beth Moore teaches about Praying God’s Word over others.Stormie O’Martin writes about the power of a praying wife and mom. God says, “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” James 5:16 The first time I talked to the Lord was at a friend’s wedding. I’d never heard anyone simply talk to the Lord before and my heart beat faster and faster and faster as the Spirit fell. I wanted more of whatever that was in my life. …Read More »
Kidazzler: The Way things SHOULD be! 3 Quick Facts What is Kidazzler?Grab your free invitation to get the app.How to find your first listings! Kidazzler Julia was sitting in front of the computer jumping from facebook groups to Google, and back to Facebook groups getting more and more frazzled. As a new mom, she was doing what all new moms do today… searching for tips, tricks, and solutions to her problem. She was desperate to be a great mom, and she felt like she was in over her head. So she put on her “happy face” and searched the internet for answers. kidazzler? …Read More »
ABW 10: Teens and Business with Abby Teens and Business: Heck Yes! THE CHALLENGE: Help our Teenagers Launch their own businesses while earning High school Credit! Hold on to your hat! This one’s gonna be fantastic! Abby Banks with Making Room 4 One More will be here to give you quick tips and resources to help your kids step into the business world successfully! …Read More »
ABW 9: Hands-on Learning Made EASY with Amy What if there was a way to simplify learning, magnify time away from worksheets, and increase connections with your kids? Would you sleep better at night? I have GREAT news for you sweet friend… There’s an EASY button! …Read More »
Homeschooling is the Most Wonderful, Fulfilling, and Challenging Things You’ll Ever Do. Pregnant, sitting in my kitchen with a 5th grader, kindergartener and toddler and surrounded by boxes of homeschool curriculum, I was shaking. “Where do I begin?” My husband tricked me into homeschooling and elected me to be the teacher. I was NOT happy. …Read More »
ABW 8: Homeschooling with Chronic Illness with Heather Perfection Is An Illusion! Learning to Rest and THRIVE while Homeschooling with Chronic Illness… Listen in as Heather shares Strategies for Mom Meals Homeschooling …Read More »
ABW 7: Growth Mindset Hacks with Meryl Growth Mindset Hacks with Meryl van Der Merwe from FundaFunda will be here to give us tips, tricks, and resources for our own growth. …Read More »
Simple Homeschool Strategies from Moms Who’ve Been there Perfection Is An Illusion! This is a collection of home education resources, tips, and HACKS to help you find victory, joy and laughter in your homeschool journey whether you’re looking for faith homeschool, simple homeschool or ways to make learning fun! LIVE interviews with veteran homeschool moms and Bekki as we dive deep into ONE specific area of homeschooling, parenting, and life! …Read More »