If your first grader is struggling with number bonds and grasping part part whole in math, you’re not alone. I struggled with figuring out how to teach it for two days, until I realized what the problem was. My first grader didn’t even grasp the true difference between “part” and “whole”, let alone how to…
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How to Stop Confusing b and d Letter Reversals When Writing
It is not uncommon at all for a child learning how to write to reverse or confuse some letters. The letters “b” and “d” are two of the most common letters reversed by young children learning to write, even after they’ve had a lot of practice. My child was no exception. In fact, it is…
Read moreBooks for First Graders to Read
From the day I could fill my sweet baby girl kicking around in my tummy, I have known it was important for her to read. Each night while I would lay in bed dreaming about holding her, I would read her a bedtime story. That is a tradition that has continued nightly ever since. To…
Read moreOur Virtual Homeschool Classroom & Reward Center
When we first started with virtual school in the spring of 2020 with a kindergarten student, I had no clue what I was doing. Our original work space was the coffee table in the living room. I quickly found that my kiddo needed more structure to help keep her focused. So together, we designed her…
Read moreThe Best Free Kindergarten & First Grade Worksheets & Activities
When COVID-19 catapulted me into being a working mom to a kindergarten student in the spring of 2020, I didn’t know where to start. Our school had sent home “required” kindergarten math and reading worksheets for my daughter to do, along with a few art assignments. But when I spread them out over the time…
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Recently I donated blood, had a really bad reaction, and ended up in the ER getting a spinal tap to ensure I didn’t have a brain bleed. Following complications from the spinal tap, I found myself on complete bed rest for three days. The good news is, I finally decided to do what I said…
Read moreWater Science Experiments for Elementary Students
When COVID hit, I became a homeschool mom overnight. While I appreciated the worksheets our school sent home during the spring, my kiddo did not. She is a hands-on learner. So I started looking for science experiments we could do as a family to not only keep her excited about learning, but to also teach…
Read moreOh Sweet Summertime! Matching Mother-Daughter Swimsuits
One of the hardest things about being a mom is knowing your kiddos are only little for a little while. And while they’re little, one of the best things is knowing how much they look up to you and want to be just like you. At six years old, my little girl gets super excited…
Read more10 Things to Do at Shady Lake in the Ouachita Mountains
Are you looking for a great vacation for the entire family, a romantic getaway for just the two of you, or just a great daytrip or quick weekend getaway in the beautifual Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas? Then look no further than Shady Lake. 10. Make S’Mores Dip by the Campfire One of the best ways…
Read moreBeach Photos
Are you looking for beach photos to use in your project? This is a collection of some of my favorite beach stock photos that I have taken throughout our travels. These images are available for purchase through Adobe Stock Photo. If you haven’t checked them out yet, you can get a . Tips for Taking…
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