Delight your children and encourage an early love of nature and science with this brand-new book, ‘100 Backyard Activities’ by Colleen Kessler. Read More
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Have a Blast This Spring With ‘100 Backyard Activities’
Spark an Interest in Math With ‘Spin-a-Roo’!
Spark an Interest in Math with ‘Spin-a-Roo’ by ThinkFun. Littles will love this fast-paced counting and sorting game which reinforces critical STEM skills. Read More
5 Fantastic Books for Young Scientists
These 5 fantastic books for young scientists provide a perfect opportunity for stealth learning, especially if you have a kiddo interested in science! Read More
Using Books to Help Children Identify Emotions
Using books to help children identify emotions is one way to help kids learn to recognize and appropriately manage feelings. Read More
Outdoor STEM With Fairy Houses!
I love this time of year! After a New Hampshire winter, it feels so good to shed those layers and spend the afternoon outdoors. I love how happy my kids are at the end of the day. I love their little muddy fingers, their filthy smiles. I love the sediment in the bathtub–the sign of a day filled with adventure. Read More
Snowed In? Make Snow Ice Cream!
Snow ice cream is the perfect dessert (or bribe) after a morning spent shoveling. Today, Cait shares her family’s favorite snow ice cream recipe. Read More
Spark an Interest in Spanish With Books
Spark an interest in Spanish with books! Ignite an interest in languages with the book ‘Hola! Let’s Learn Spanish’ by Judy Martialay. Read More
Around the World Stories: Stories That Teach and Entertain
Around the World Stories are stories that education AND entertain. Let your children learn about the world around them through these fantastic stories. Read More
‘Oh, Ick!’ Is the Perfect Book For Your Little Scientist
One of my favorite things to do, as a homeschool mom, is to pair a fantastic book with an educational game… and I have the perfect game to pair with this book. Read More
Homeschooling High School with College in Mind
If you are considering homeschooling through high school, check out the book ‘Homeschooling High School with College in Mind.’ Read More
‘I Am Jim Henson’ Is Here… and It’s Fantastic!
Delight your child’s imagination and creativity with ‘I Am Jim Henson,’ the latest addition to Brad Meltzer’s ‘Ordinary People Change the World’ series. Read More
Gameschooling: Play More in the New Year
Game-based learning can be such a blast. With a new year on the horizon, resolve to add more play to your day with a 31-Day #GameschoolChallenge. Read More
Encourage Kindness at Home with This Fantastic Book
Books are powerful. It is wonderful when you can find a book that changes your family forever. Today, I’d like to talk about one of those books. Read More
bionicTOYS Flex-Bricks: Because Nature Is Flexible
Nature is flexible which is why you should check out these LEGO compatible flex bricks now on Kickstarter. bionicTOYS are great for construction-based play. Your children will learn physics as they play! Read More
12 Educational Stocking Stuffers Kids Will Love
I’m sharing some of our family’s favorite EDUCATIONAL stocking stuffers. I promise these items will be fun for your children and inspire learning. Read More
3 Alternatives to Elf on the Shelf to Inspire Kindness
Many years ago, we tried the Elf on the Shelf. It was a desperate parenting move; I had a newborn, a toddler, and a brazen 3-year-old. In our case, the Elf on the Shelf backfired. That scoundrel caused far more trouble than he was worth.
If you are in a similar boat, or if you are just in need of an alternative, I have three fantastic options for you. Read More
Boredom Fuels Creativity and Imagination in Children
As a parent, it can be challenging to listen to whining and squabbles over boredom, but if you can get past that, boredom fuels creativity and learning! Read More
As a Happy Distraction, This Yodelling Pickle Is Everything
Need a happy toy to make you smile? The yodelling pickle has got your back. Read More
Delight Preschoolers With ‘Tinyville Town’
Delight your preschooler with the ‘Tinyville Town’ series by Brian Biggs. The community will remind you of Richard Scarry meets Mr. Rogers! Read More
10 Fantastic Family Games for Your Game Closet
Our family loves board games and, as a homeschool mom, I rely heavily on board games as a resource for learning. Our homeschool routine is built upon carefully selected read-alouds and educational family games. I’ve seen so much learning happen in this way. Read More
