This first grade science lesson is not only a great STEM activity that they can do independently, it’s also sure to have your child excited about doing it each step of the way. Similar to the “Walking Rainbow Experiment”, this activity teaches how water moves molecules utilizing color. The activity also helps teach kids the…
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Driveway Chalk Obstacle Course Ideas
Are you looking for an easy way to keep your kids active, a fun outdoor PE assignment that also incorporates art, or just a great outdoor activity for the entire family? Driveway chalk obstacle courses are an easy way to utilize sidewalk chalk creatively while inspiring kids to get active. Below are some ideas to…
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Teaching How to Count Coins to Kids
Are you looking for a fun way to teach your kids how to count coins? In this fun math activity, your kids will Race to Get Wheels on their car. WHAT YOU NEED: 2+ Players Car game board for each player 1 die Assortment of pennies, nickels, dimes, & quarters OBJECT OF THE GAME: Be…
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Teaching Part Part Whole (Number Bonds) in First Grade
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…
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Best Educational YouTube Channels for Kids
Whether you’re looking for a new way to teach your child a skill, you need a break from anything but another round of Frozen on Disney Plus, or you’re simply looking for a way to supplement your child’s education, YouTube has a ton of educational channels designed to keep your children inspired to learn. So…
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Print Free Worksheets for Kids
Are there any websites where I can print worksheets for free? If you are looking for free worksheets for homeschool students or for supplemental work to help your children practice skills, I’ve listed sites I use to access worksheets. Most have free worksheets and paid worksheets. Sometimes I create my own worksheets utilizing Adobe Photoshop….
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How to Teach Child to Read: Letter Sounds
The other day I saw a post on a homeschool forum that I’m part of that said, “I’m totally frustrated and lost!! My six year old doesn’t know the sounds of his letters, and his attention span is about 1 minute! … I feel like I’m completely failing him. He’s six and doesn’t even know…
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Homeschool Tip: My Child Refuses to Learn or Do School Work
What do you say/do when your kid constantly fights you on school work? You’re trying your best to help them succeed, and you’re met with resistance at every turn, Do these words sound familiar? “I can’t do it mom.” “School didn’t teach me any of this.” “I guess I’m just more stupid than other kids.”…
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Queen Bee: Introducing a New Honey Bee to the Hive
For the past several years we have talked about getting into beekeeping. We think honey bees are truly fascinating, and we thought it would a great hobby to get into. Plus, we recognized this year that our garden didn’t produce well … which we partly attributed to the lack of bees we saw this year….
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