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…
Read moreHomeschool 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.”…
Read moreQueen 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….
Read moreCaring for Hermit Crabs 101
Congratulations … you went to the beach, visited a souvenir shop, and now you’re the proud owner of a colorful shell hermit crab that you have absolutely no clue what you’re supposed to do with! You’ve probably already read 7 Reasons Why You Should Never Buy a Hermit Crab, and now you’re hoping PETA doesn’t show…
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…
Read moreUnique Photos Now on Adobe Stock Photos
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…
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