Prepare Your Teen to Vote Our teen will be able to vote in the next election. Let me repeat that. OUR TEEN WILL BE ABLE TO VOTE IN THE NEXT ELECTION!!! Give me a moment to catch my breath. Where did the time go, and how did he get so big so fast? Is he an adult […]
Election and Voting Books for Kids
This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Election time is confusing for many adults, so it can be difficult to help your kids understand all that is involved in the election process. After reading books about voting, my kids have a much better understanding of the election process. When they see campaign […]
Teaching Kids About Elections: Duck for President
Duck is running for president, and he needs your vote. Tired of doing chores for Farmer Brown that leave him “covered in tiny bits of grass and espresso beans,” he decides to hold an election to oust Farmer Brown from being in charge of the farm. The creators of Click, Clack, Moo have brought the […]
Not Spooky Halloween Books for Kids
This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. My kids have loved to play ‘dress up’ ever since they were little, so naturally, Halloween is one of their favorite holidays. They start planning their epic costumes months in advance and cannot wait to visit the costume shop when it opens in September. We […]
Halley’s Study Bible
Read my disclosure policy. #BibleGatewayPartner For homeschool Bible lessons, a study Bible is a must. The NIV, Halley’s Study Bible is a good resource because it includes almost everything in one book. The full text of the Bible is printed in a highly readable font, with two-column pages and standout headings in bold blue type. This […]
Horse Books for Kids
This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. When I was ten, my best friend Charlotte, who was obsessed with horses, taught me how to play a horse game she had invented. I had never actually been on a horse, and I don’t think I had ever even been close to a ‘real’ […]
3 Easy Steps for Teaching Your Child to Read
Does the thought of teaching your child to read make your heart race? I’ll admit that my two biggest fears when we started homeschooling were the prospects of teaching my child how to read and of one day having to conquer algebra. After all, reading is the basis for everything in between! Homeschooling = A […]
Homeschooling is Freedom to Learn
Customizing Homeschool to Meet the Needs of Our Students How to Nurture the Freedom to Learn As home educators, we have the freedom and flexibility to customize our homeschools to our students’ individual needs. This is probably the biggest perk of homeschooling. Our primary goal as our children’s teachers should be to nurture their joy […]
Picture Books About Racism
Diverse picture books should be a part of every child’s library, and these picture books about racism are especially timely. It is as important as ever to start having conversations with kids about race early on. A picture book is a wonderful teaching tool and conversation starter. I find that older students, and even adults, […]
Civil Rights Books for Kids
Books to Teach Civil Rights This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Do you know how to start a conversation about civil rights with your young children? Sometimes, sharing a book together can open the door to a conversation and questions kids might be thinking about. Children are never too young to […]
The Story of Jane Goodall
A Biography Book for New Readers The Story of Jane Goodall: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers) introduces young readers to the life of an amazing scientist. Jane Goodall has been a nature lover all of her life, and her drive to become a scientist propelled […]
5 Ways to Master Your Learning Environment During COVID-19
Many schools have made the switch to distance learning in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many parents are faced with the unexpected task of facilitating a quality learning environment from home. Obviously, we all want to provide the best education for our kids, but this is often difficult when we are unable to properly prepare […]