Going through flashcards can be a real nightmare for parent and child. I still shudder when I think about drilling my kindergartener with sight word flashcards that had been sent home from school. She was miserable, but I was determined to have her learn this crucial information. The next year we started homeschooling her for…
Looking for some free printable cornucopia coloring pages to bring your Thanksgiving spirit to the next level? The cornucopia (or “horn of plenty” in Greek) is the perfect symbol of the Thanksgiving season! The harvest is literally overflowing onto the table to represent the blessings of the year – and all that we have to…
Looking to have a Charlie Brown Halloween with your kids? “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!” is one of the all-time best classics from Charles M. Schulz and a great way to celebrate Halloween with littles! This classic Halloween movie (and book!) brings the whole Peanuts gang to life, and especially the main character –…
Our whole world was canceled (with no refunds) in March 2020. Goodbye sports, scouting meetings, homeschool co-op, piano lessons, and swimming lessons. Hello sitting in my house with three wild kids, literally trying not to catch the plague. Fast forward 6-7 months and blessedly some activities are up and running again. We have cautiously signed up…
While my homeschooler was taking her first standardized test, I peaked over her shoulder and saw a question about what Memorial Day celebrates. I smiled as I thought my daughter would get that right for sure. We have talked about Memorial Day and what it means. She has been to Arlington Cemetery and seen the…