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You know I love a good deal and I’m so excited about this Holiday Hoopla that has some fantastic homeschool goodies! There are more than 20 holiday-themed products you are going to love and use throughout the year valued at more than $370 and it is absolutely free to you! It gets better. It also includes Exclusive
Every homeschool family I talk to has run into a rut, no matter how much they or their kiddos love a curriculum, book series or what. I found an affordable, customizable K-12 curriculum based on great books that covers every subject and is easy to incorporate into our school or use on its own. Love
Although often underrepresented in recorded history, understanding women’s role in the world’s history is integral to understanding how they helped shape and inspire cultures and events. The Famous Women in History study unit is free for subscribers this month! The Famous Women in History study unit guides kids through the process of writing a simple
School will soon be back in session and some parents are sending kids to public school, either to complete a path to college or for personal reasons. Whether you homeschool your children or some of your children go to public school, continue to encourage your kid’s educational experience at home and create an atmosphere that
In the past, learning took place in a classroom with a teacher standing at the front imparting information that students were expected to write down and then learn in their free time. But the world has changed a lot since then, digital technology has arrived, and homeschooling has become more popular. In addition, we have
A blessing in your inbox to kickstart your holidays! Welcome! Don’t forget to grab your freebie in the Month of Homeschool Ideas! New FREE printable every Sunday! I have teamed up with trusted homeschool bloggers to bring you more than $300 in freebies and over 35 products with extra deals and offers added in. The holiday bundle is
This was a fun one! On May 4, Abigail from Woven Homeschool shared tips to help homeschoolers who are new or struggling with homeschooling. Abigail is a former education major and homeschool mom of four kids. She talked about: How to pick materials and resources that work for your family. How to build a realistic daily school
Update! I keep finding more resources to teach Shakespeare, so I’ll just add them here so you don’t have to scroll! Core Classics has a teacher’s guide and activities for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” that have vocabulary and more about Shakespeare’s other works. I can hear the eye rolls already. But you can teach Shakespeare
Teaching your kids a second language can be nerve wracking, especially if you don’t speak a second language yourself. Chinese is the most spoken language in the world currently and it’s been a major language to teach kids in school. So how can you teach your children Chinese in a homeschool setting? The best way
I am an affiliate for some links of products I have used in the past and researched thoroughly. It’s overwhelming to wade through the internet when you need something fresh and, even better, free. Every month I’ll bring you new ideas and links to help you in your homeschool with themes for the holiday or
Masks have been used for entertainment, disguise and, most recently in great supply, as protection. For Mardi Gras and other fanciful celebrations, they allow the wearer to hide in plain view while galavanting amongst friends and strangers. Face masks as protection has been around since the gladiators. As we all get more comfortable with the
The peaceful transfer of power has taken place in the United States from one incumbent to their successor for more than 200 years. But it hasn’t always gone smoothly. The Oath of Office The words that cap the peaceful transfer of power from one president to the next are. “I do solemnly swear that I will
His life was cut short, but his actions and words live on to inspire generations. This is a brief biography of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with writing prompts and study units for kids PreK-Elementary. There is a list of resources at the bottom for further reading and study. Early Life of Martin Luther King,
It’s been an eventful, and educational, 24 hours in America. We’ve learned the definition (and difference) of words such as protest, insurrection and terrorist. But, I struggled with how to explain this difficult day. Off to the Internet I went, and thought I’d have to wade through a lot of boring political junk. Not at
If you like reviews, check out the How We Homeschool series. I talk to homeschoolers in all 50 states and around the world on how they homeschool, advice for new homeschoolers and reviews of the curriculum they have used. If you would like to be included, drop me a note at info@thehomeschoolcafe.com! Learning a second
The new nature documentary on Netflix has us enthralled. “David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet” is a detailed documentary that opens with the 93-yer-old naturalist walking the decrepit halls of a school near Chernobyl and delves into his boyhood, what inspired him to dedicate his life to animals and preservation and so much more.
Small in stature, she made a big impact on the laws of the land and countless students and world leaders. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the second woman appointed the Supreme Court. She was a pioneering advocate for women’s rights and became an icon for younger generations for her dissents as well as her legal opinions.
We are struggling with grammar. I’m no grammar slouch, but even I am getting bogged down with teaching them diagramming and predicate noun and subjective…whatever. We were doing an online course and then supplemented with worksheets. I felt it was overkill and we were simply spinning our wheels, mired down with memorization rather than comprehension.
If you want more reviews, check out the How We Homeschool series. I talk to homeschoolers in all 50 states and around the world on how they homeschool, advice for new homeschoolers and reviews of the curriculum they have used. If you would like to be included, drop me a note at info@thehomeschoolcafe.com! It’s an
The U.S. Postal Service processes millions of letters across the country every single day by more than 500,000 civilians. They collect, sort and deliver letters, packages and medicine to families, businesses and medical offices through snow, rain, heat and even gloom of night. The history of the U.S. Postal Service is rooted in the start
Cristin Howard understands the importance of educational activities in a child’s day. The hardworking mom runs Smart Parent Advice, a site that provides parenting advice for moms and dads, with her husband. Cristin writes about all of the different ups and downs of parenting, provides solutions to common challenges, and reviews products that parents need
This school year is going to be completely different than you imagine, no matter how much you put plans in place. Distance learning has its challenges, for parents and kids. For families with students in special education programs or with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), the prospect of adapting the work and family schedules to at-home
A busy basket has been a must in our house since the kids were old enough to crawl. Back then, plastic lids and wooden spoons were all they needed to keep busy so I could work. I switched it out with different items and they knew instinctively to investigate the basket to see what new
We’ve reached out to families around the world to ask how they homeschool and came across Laura Jean and her family in the Arctic. She has a pen pals program that dives deep into the beauty and community of the far north lands. Jean and her family have created Polar Pen Pal, an interactive homeschool
YouTube for homeschool is not only helpful, it is fun! The kids get stuck on a math issue or want to know more about how volcanoes form, we turn to YouTube. But, there’s so much amazing educational info on there, it can be overwhelming. And the user-face for Roku is terrible. I’ve jotted down our