Toxic Free Living And Natural Alternatives for Life
Not only does reading develop a child’s vocabulary, but it also expands their world. Reading the right books will instill good character qualities in kids. For example, when you read books such as an autobiography of someone who survived the Holocaust, you are building empathy and humility. We’ve always believed that once you can learn …
List of Excellent Adventure Books for Kids to Read for Character BuildingRead More
Get kids off their devices with these alternative activities Taekwondo How to draw book series Nature walks, Hiking, Foraging and Forest Bathing Paint your own stuff classes – pottery, board signs, canvas, etc. Legos, Lego Clubs, Robotics Volunteering with animals Origami folding Cooking and Baking and Cookbook Making Photography Music Lessons Taekwondo Both of my …
Ten Activities that will Encourage Creativity and Less Screen TimeRead More
Ever wonder what kids can do in the kitchen to help out? Maybe you haven’t thought about what kids can do to help in the kitchen at all. You may be asking yourself why would I want my kids to be in the kitchen!? I know when my children help out in the kitchen it …
What kids can do to help in the kitchen – an age appropriate listRead More
Tips For Setting up the Ideal Homeschool Workstation Basic tour of our homeschool set up for now. This workstation is where I do the majority of our book work, writing, and everything hands on. We might move into the living room or back yard for reading, science, or the kitchen for math, etc. just wherever …
I created this useful guide for smart homeschoolers while shopping from home for my children’s Christmas gifts. Since homeschooling my son, his eagerness to explore and learn has skyrocketed! I want to build on that by providing him toys that will further his education while at the same time, giving him hours of device-free play. …
Useful Gift Guide for Smart Homeschoolers – focusing on STEMRead More
I have never been one to do a lot of in-depth science projects, but all that has changed. After a three year break in my homeschooling career, we are back in full swing! My son loves to do experiments, so I had to broaden my scientific horizon. There are lots of fun science projects and experiments …
Fun Science Projects and Experiments for HomeschoolersRead More
Learning how to speak Mandarin Chinese might be easier than you think Here’s how and why I have made Mandarin Chinese a subject in my own homeschool. A world of opportunity With more than 955 million Mandarin Chinese speakers worldwide as of 2016 it ranks as the number one most spoken language in the world! …
How to enjoy teaching Mandarin Chinese as a fun homeschool subjectRead More
Homeschool Plans for 2016-2017 Here is my work in progress for our school year. Last year was so much fun, mixed with one huge failure (math) and a lot of patience! Our homeschool plans change from year to year and this year there were many changes! People succeed when they realize that their failures are the preparation …
Homeschool Plans for 2016-2017 : What works for me, mistakes and lessonsRead More
Lesson One Konmari is the author: Marie Kondo is considered Japan’s decluttering Queen of tidying. Her book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying up has sold more than 3 million copies worldwide. While I agree with Kondo on some points; such as the notion that people have accumulated far more things than they need. I disagree that my …
If your life is getting kinda hectic, why not take a break and soothe your chaotic mind with a nature walk? Nature walks are not only for homeschoolers, anyone can enjoy a good nature walk. These can be done after school or during spring break! When I was growing up, I took nature walks all …
Developing character in your children is a job that lasts a lifetime! Identifying and defining the preferable traits is the first step to actually learning and implementing the best character qualities in our children (and ourselves!) Of all the parenting tasks I have taken on, by far the best thing I feel I have ever …
Greek Night If you like exploring other cultures as much as we do, try implementing a once a week trip to another country without leaving your home! Of course, I know this isn’t as good as actually going to Greece, China, Italy or Mexico, but it will curb your appetite until you get there. In …
