Beast Academy is a comprehensive math curriculum for grades 3-6 that focuses on problem solving and critical thinking. Below you will find my Beast Academy Review and why we switched to this program! When I first made the decision to homeschool our three children this year, I knew that one of the major predictors of our success as homeschoolers was choosing high-quality ...
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September 11th Remembrance Art Collage
As we are homeschooling this year, I wanted to take the time on September 11th to remember and honor those who died in the 9/11 attacks. Most of us Americans (who are old enough) can remember exactly where we were and what we were doing when we first learned of the September 11th attacks. We vowed we would never forget...and part of that is sharing this tragic part of our past with our ...
Homeschool Lesson Plan Printable
Once we made the decision to homeschool this year, I knew I wanted to make a super simple at-a-glance lesson plan. I was already overwhelmed with choosing curriculum and I wanted to be able to look at ONE page for all THREE of my children, rather than having different lessons plans for each child. I searched online and couldn't seem to find one that fit my needs nor did I want to pay ...
Morning Checklist Printable
One of my big fears about homeschooling this year is that we will all be unmotivated and still in our pajamas at noon. While that might work for some families, we simply don't function well without some structure (as the last five months can attest to). I am not a morning person, so getting up and going in the mornings is a challenge for me. Thankfully, my kids are more "morning ...
Our Homeschooling Curriculum Choices for 2020-2021
I shared in Instagram stories recently about our decision to homeschool this year. This is our first year to ever homeschool! My children have attended our local public school since kindergarten and we have always felt confident in this decision. This year, however, we made the decision to homeschool in light of the pandemic and all of the uncertainty it brings. When I shared on ...
Hungry Hungry Hippo Pool Game
This life-sized Hungry Hungry Hippo Pool Game is perfect for groups and parties! The game can be played with four people and is much more challenging than it looks! One of my favorite games growing up was Hungry Hungry Hippo. Sadly, as an adult my fondness for this game has grown weary due to the incessant noise the game creates, causing my sensitive and aged ears to groan in ...
30 Days of Good Old-Fashioned Family Fun
I love month-long challenges! Over the years we have done 31 Days of Indoor Fun for Toddlers, 31 Days of Outdoor Fun for Toddlers, 31 Days of Pumpkin Activities, and 30 Days of Reading Fun for Beginning Readers. And now I am so excited about this newest series: 30 Days of Good Old-Fashioned Family Fun! Given the current world circumstances, this month seems like the perfect time to ...
Wildflower Seed Bombs
Add a sprinkle of color to your landscaping by making these Wildflower Seed Bombs! These also make beautiful gifts! Tis the season for flowers! As part of our garden thematic unit, we made some wildflower bombs to throw in the front of our yard! We desperately need some color and beauty in our lives right now as we are all in the midst of the pandemic. Making these wildflower ...
Garden Activities for Kids: A Weekly Plan
This weekly plan includes lot of garden activities for kids! Incorporate flowers and gardening into your everyday learning with these simple ideas! This week my kids start back to school, albeit online. We have been told their expected instructional/learning time will be minimal so I wanted to have a plan to do some fun thematic activities, especially for my kindergartener. I ...
Baseball Card Sleeve Seed Planter
Watch your plants take root by making this simple seed planter using a baseball card sleeve! This activity is an oldie but a goodie! We originally made these sleeve planters way back in 2011 when we were discussing Day 3 of Creation: Flowers, Plants, and Seeds! But I thought this fun activity deserved a post of its own. Now that my boys are a bit older, we ...
