Learning the alphabet is critical for future reading. It’s the beginning of reading. Learn the letters then learn the words and sounds. Once our kids know how to read there are endless possibilities. As a homeschooling mom, I know it’s hard to have fun things to do. Here are a ton of alphabet activities you …
Great adventures are a wonderful part of growing up. Whether it’s sleeping in a tent overnight or traveling to a new place, that adventure should be something we strive to create. Great adventures offer the opportunity to learn something new. To adapt to our circumstances. When we stick to routines, it’s easy to know what …
You can learn a lot with fun games. Board games, card games, adventure games, and physical games all hold a ton of learning potential. It might be math, strategy, order, spelling, good sportsmanship, and so much more. There are so many games you can pick from. You can even make up your own. By the …
Dramatic play is so much fun! The only limit is your imagination. It would help if you kept old clothes and costumes for dramatic play. You can even make the costume if you don’t have what they need. It’s an opportunity to use their imagination in a way they may not do with paper and …
C is for Chunky Markers. Chunky Markers are a must for every first-time writer. It fits in little hands better than their thinner counterparts. They offer brilliant colors and more control. Get your favorite school supplies when they’re on sale. Pick out the chunky markers, paints, and anything else you can think of when it’s …
B is for big books. You can read to your child to help them learn to read. That’s part of the process we used for Aiden. I tried to find books that were interesting to him. I would read letting him see all the words. Pointing to the words, letting him tell what a word …
The alphabet is the foundation of reading and writing. When teaching your child to read and write, start with the alphabet. You help them to identify the letters and their sounds. Then, you work on putting those letters together to form words. Finally, you move on to reading and writing sentences. The alphabet is a …
No matter what homeschooling style you have. Homeschooling requires some form of material. We use books, activities, time outside and toys often. But most of the material we use is based on interest and often digital. Digital products offer a ton of great features. Some are free and others cheap. There’s no end to different …
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Homeschooling is one of the best things I’ve ever done. I’m a homeschool graduate myself and couldn’t help but homeschool my own son. So why do I homeschool? There are a few reasons. If you’re thinking about homeschooling, the answer is yes you should. Homeschooling is the safest and most effective way to teach your …
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Homeschooling can be hard. Fear and overwhelm often stop moms and dads who really want to homeschool their kids in their first year. That doesn’t have to be you. In the last couple of years, homeschooling has been booming. Three times as many homeschoolers are now out there all starting in 2020. Between pandemic schooling …
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