I've come across a growing number of educational websites, offering free access for kids and their families isolating at home due to Coronavirus. BrainPop — I used this site extensively when I was homeschooling my boys (elementary school age) and … [Read more...]
The Jewish Online School | Homeschooling, Hebrew School & Bar Mitzvah Lessons (FREE REGISTRATION FOR KOAB READERS)
Posted on May 29, 2018 by
This is a sponsored post on behalf of the Jewish Online School. All opinions about homeschooling are my own. For more information, please see my Disclosure Statement. One of my greatest challenges during our two years of homeschooling was finding a … [Read more...]
The Jewish Online School | Enrichment, Homeschooling & Bar Mitzvah Lessons (FREE REGISTRATION FOR KOAB READERS)
Posted on November 30, 2017 by
This is a sponsored post on behalf of the Jewish Online School. All opinions about homeschooling are my own. For more information, please see my Disclosure Statement. One of my greatest challenges during two years of homeschooling was finding a … [Read more...]
First Day of School Traditions | All About Me Time Capsule
Posted on August 19, 2015 by
I wanted to share a fun project I've done for the last several years with my children for the first day of school (even if your kiddos have already headed back, you can still do this!). We create our very own First Day of School Time … [Read more...]
FREE 3 Branches of Government Poster (Great for Teachers & Homeschoolers)
Posted on February 4, 2015 by
Calling all teachers and homeschoolers (and poli sci geeks :) )! Right now you can request a free Branches of Government poster for kids from the US Government's Publications Department. And if you're teaching about government, you can't forget … [Read more...]
Homeschool Lesson Plans Made Easy with Google Calendar
Posted on March 24, 2014 by
Homeschooling involves a lot of moving parts. Keeping track of them all can sometimes feel like a full-time job. Last year -- my first year of homeschooling -- I spent a lot of time and money trying to find the "perfect" homeschooling planner. I … [Read more...]
All About Spelling Review
Posted on February 11, 2014 by
Even though my family isn't homeschooling this year, All About Spelling and the complementary All About Reading programs still figure prominently in our "afterschooling" routine.In just 15-20 minutes a day, two or three days a week, I can work with … [Read more...]
Get Ready for the Code Review (A Pre-Reading Primer)
Posted on January 16, 2014 by
My four year-old daughter has shown a real interest in letters, words, and books for well over a year. She's not reading, but she definitely understands that those symbols on the page form the words that I'm saying when I read to her. After being … [Read more...]
A Tour of Our Homeschool Classroom
Posted on January 8, 2014 by
Our homeschool room is one of my favorite spaces in our house, so I thought I'd kick off my series of homeschooling posts with a tour of the room where the magic happens. Above is the view of our homeschool classroom when you're standing in the … [Read more...]
How I’m Making Homeschooling “Work” This Year
Posted on August 13, 2013 by
I've been asked by a number of you to share more about our family's homeschooling, and specifically how I make it all "work". Short answer: It's a precarious balancing act. Before I give the long answer, I want to remind you that this is only … [Read more...]
