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.
Homemade Rope-Climbing Toy
Learning About Vertebrates: Bone Collection
If you are working on biology or life science this year, we’ve discovered a fantastic book for learning about the types of vertebrates and their amazing skeletons!
Classical Music Appreciation
This summer, we’re building our appreciation for classical music with this fun, simple program.
Why I Quit
I’m throwing in the towel. Here’s why.
FREE Interactive 100-Chart
So many ways to use a 100-chart for math! This interactive digital version is intuitive and fun to use!
FREE Digital Manipulatives from Math Learning Center
Some of my favorite FREE digital resources for math work. Don’t waste your time or money with paid, lower-quality competitors.
Sensory Play: Ice & Water
It’s 30° outside, but at least twice a week, my four-year-old is requesting that we go to the pool. These boys miss their summer water play! To substitute, we are using lots of indoor water activities, especially those involving temperature
Stolen Moments: Nature Studies in Five Minutes or Less
Did you know Charlotte Mason said little kids should be outside for six hours a day in fair weather? That sounds awesome to me, Charlotte. Unfortunately, our schedule is a bit tight for that right now. Since making the daylight
The Dirty Truth About Sharing: Property Rights for Preschoolers
I knew at some point, sending my kid to preschool was going to create some culture clash. I work full-time, as does my husband, so our littles need to be somewhere during the day. We have a daycare provider we
Ron Paul Curriculum Trial
As part of our summer plans, we wanted to have some actual academic time amidst all the running through the sprinkler and playing in the pool. I have had my eye on Ron Paul’s home school curriculum for a while,