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How to Survive Summer With Your Kids Without Going Crazy
As a homeschool mom, I’m used to having my kids in the house all day. However, over the summer when the kids aren’t “in school,” things can get a little bit crazy around here. Depending on how your children get along with one another, summer could either be a living nightmare or one of the best seasons of the year. If you are looking to make the most of summer with your kids, here are my tips for how to survive the summer with your kids without going crazy.
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10 Ways To Prepare As A Homeschool Mom
Running a homeschool classroom can be kind of tricky, especially if you are the only one homeschooling your kids. Even if it's just you leading the classroom, you can certainly prepare your classroom for a successful school year! Check out these 10 ways to prepare as a homeschool mom!
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Homeschooling Tips For Spring And Summer Holidays
One of the benefits of homeschooling your kids is that you can determine your school calendar! This means you can take more time off for longer trips, or you can even choose to work through the summer months if you choose. There are a number of holidays that come up during spring and summer, so if you are thinking about homeschooling during these holiday times, check out these great tips for homeschooling for spring and summer holidays!
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How We Are Using Technology In Our Homeschool Classroom
Technology has become a part of our daily lives! We scroll through our phones to check up on the latest news and what’s going on around the world, we use TVs to watch shows and movies, we even use tablets to play games and read books. Technology can have so many uses outside of daily life! We use technology in our homeschool classroom to research and reinforce lessons that my kids learn in the classroom. They help make learning boring subjects more fun! Here is how we are using technology in our homeschool classroom. Technology to help with lesson plans I use technology to help do research and put together…
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Spring Homeschool Field Trip Ideas
Spring is here, and as the weather starts to get warmer it’s harder to resist the urge to head outside. Spring is the perfect season to head outside and enjoy the fresh air! When spring fever hits our household, we look for field trip ideas that are great for our homeschool classroom. If you are looking for a few spring homeschool field trip ideas, here are five great trips to take with your kids! Visit a nature center During the spring months, nature centers usually have extended hours and sometimes special events! Take your kids to a local botanical garden, arboretum, butterfly garden, or another nature center in your area.…
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20 St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids
Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate one of the luckiest days of the year? St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, and one of the ways we like to celebrate is by doing a few fun crafts and activities in our homeschool classroom. There are so many great crafts out there to help your kids celebrate the luck of the Irish in a fun way! These crafts would be great for kids of any age or any gender! Here are 20 St. Patrick’s Day crafts for kids. 1. Paper Bowl Leprechaun by I Heart Crafty Things 2. Coffee Filter Shamrock by Housing a Forest 3. Toilet Paper Leprechaun…
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How to Homeschool on a Budget
If you’ve made the decision to homeschool your kids, then you may be feeling a little bit of financial overwhelm. If you are homeschooling multiple kids, then the cost of running your homeschool classroom can start to add up quickly. Running a homeschool classroom doesn’t need to break the bank! Here are some of my favorite tips to help you homeschool your kids on a budget. Scout the Internet for Freebies One of the benefits of living in a digital world is that there are a ton of great free printables and activities that you can use in your classroom. When I’m looking for ideas for lesson plans or something…
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Printable Valentine’s Day Cards for Kids
Valentine’s Day isn’t just a holiday for exchanging flowers and chocolates with your sweetheart. Valentine’s Day is also a time for teaching your kids about expressing love toward people they care about. Since we homeschool in our house, our kids don’t really get the chance to pass out Valentine’s cards out in a traditional classroom setting. If you are homeschooling your kids, you don’t have to miss out on the whole Valentine’s card exchange! Your kids can make these to give to friends, neighbors, or even family members! I’ve put together a massive list of printable Valentine’s Day cards for you and your kids to enjoy making! 1. Skittles Valentines…
