J is for Journals

J is for Journals

Journals are amazing. Whether it’s for writing about your day or as a way to chronicle more open-ended learning, it’s great to practice writing and remember what you’re learning about. Using both learning and writing helps cement new concepts in your mind. Even if you never go over it again, writing it down activates memory …

I is for inventing

I is for Inventing

Inventing is the key to success. Whether it’s making a task easier or the creation of flying cars, invention is a part of everything we do. It’s also a great way to apply scientific principles. There are plenty of science kits if you want something to build. Aiden gets a few Kiwi Crates a year. …

Alphabet Activities and Workbooks

Free Alphabet Activities and Workbooks

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 …

g is for great adventure

G is for Great Adventures

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 …

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F is for Fun Games

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 …

d is for dramatic play

D is for Dramatic Play

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 Alphabet Series

C is for Chunky Markers

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 …

Alphabet series - B is for Big Books

B is for Big Books

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 …