Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs… When it comes to learning about the parts of speech, it can get pretty boring. Worksheets and drills aren’t the only answer. This simple Parts of Speech Game with sticky notes makes a rather dry subject fun. Plus, you can turn this activity for kinestheic learners into a fun sentence building activity. […]
Make Learning about Fractions Fun with This Hands-On Activity for Equivalent Fractions
Fractions can be confusing. We’ve talked about fractions while talking about measuring cups and working on money, but the kids were struggling with understanding how different fractions could be put together. The homemade math manipulatives we made to work on adding and subtracting double digits were a huge hit, so I decided it was time for us […]
50 of the Best Educational Gift Ideas for Homeschooling Families
“What do the kids want this year?” Whether it’s Christmas or a birthday, that’s the question most parents are faced with each year. I love watching the kids get excited about their gifts, but sometimes the amount of toys and clutter in the house can feel overwhelming. This can be especially true after birthdays or holidays, […]
Simple Hands-On Learning to Explore Magnetism
Sometimes it’s nice to be able to finish that morning cup of tea before it gets cold. This week I actually got that chance. This simple hands-on learning activity with magnets kept the kids busy exploring and learning about magnetism for over an hour. I even got to enjoy a second cup of tea in […]
Make Learning Easier with DIY Math Manipulatives
When it comes to math, having physical objects you can move, or manipulate, often helps kids to better understand the problem. At home your child can use small cars, erasers, and buttons to help solve addition and subtraction problems. We love using playdough for subtraction! Your child will have fun creating these homemade base 10 math manipulatives, […]
