Every March we have fun celebrating reading and one of our favorite authors, Dr. Seuss. Along with lots of fun Dr Seuss Activities, I challenge the kids to read at least 30 minutes every day that month. They enjoy snuggling under blankets, reading quietly, and sometimes not so quietly when they share a graphic novel that makes […]
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, […]
Make Learning about Fractions Fun with This Hands-On Activity for Equivalent Fractions
Fractions can be confusing. Sometimes it is hard for kids to understand how fractions fit together to make a whole. Manipulatives are a great way to help kids visualize tricky math concepts. You can make your own paper plate faction manipulatives to use in this equivalent fractions hands on activity. For more fun ways to teach […]
The Must-Have STEM Supplies You Need at Home
If you are the parent of a school aged child, or if you work with kids, you are probably familiar with the terms STEM, and the new and improved acronym: STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math). The projects done at school are meant to engage students in fun learning activities that challenge them to be […]
Simple & Fun Hands On Equivalent Fractions Activities for Kids
When it comes to helping kids with school work, many parents dread math the most. Those first few years working on math facts at home may not seem too difficult, but then comes 5th grade and tons of fraction work. They’re adding and subtracting, multiplying and dividing, working with common denominators… It’s easy to become […]
