Want your kids to be able to enjoy an app without constant interruptions from ads? Don’t purchase the ad-free version! Just use this simple tip to prevent ads from even loading on your device!
Techie Pro Tip: Make Any App Ad-Free
Volume: Give to the Hand
A basic principle of education: always give the concrete before the abstract. In other words, give a new idea to the hand before you give it to the mind. We are generally awesome at this with little kids. Walk into
Why Homeschool? An Interview with One of My Hero(in)es
Have a listen to an interview that nudged me over the edge into homeschooling!
Read Aloud Booklist
Where to find our favorite reads! Got a great read aloud book? Let us know and we’ll check it out!
How and Why to DIY
I am no creative genius, but since having kids, I have found time and again that making something myself was better than buying. Generally, I make it myself if it is 1) cheaper, 2) better quality, or 3) better tailored
Read Aloud Book Recommendation: Chewy Louie
Hilarious details in Schneider’s illustrations bring to life this sweet, sincere narrative from a young boy. When his father surprises him one day with a little black puppy, the whole family is in for wild ride! For anybody who’s ever
DIY Puppet Theater: “Goodnight Gorilla”
A few tomato stakes, some stuffed animals, and an old tablecloth all come together to make some magical childhood memories. Grab some popcorn and check out our homemade puppet theater.
Dan Meyer’s Three Act Math Tasks
Dan Meyer’s Three Act Math Tasks challenge students to make predictions, adapt to new information, and justify their conclusions. Get his full list of published tasks here!
Homemade Rope-Climbing Toy
Pull the string down, and watch the toy go up! Fun and simple mechanical toy you can build with materials you probably already have in your basement.
The Read-Aloud Handbook: Whys and Whats of Reading to Your Children
Jim Trelease’s masterful treasury of read aloud books will help re-energize your reading with your children and build your wish list for your next library visit.