Back to school signs abound all around us, sales on paper and stationary are dangled in our faces. Alas, it’s that time of year again and many people are considering homeschooling as an option for the first time! If you are new to homeschooling or need some fresh inspiration as the school year approaches, read […]
Natural Home Remedies for Colds, Sore Throats, and Ear Infections
These last few weeks we have had colds, sore throats, achy, etc. The whole family has pretty much been down and out and when I got it I was ready to crawl in a hole. I couldn’t believe how fast and hard it hit! I woke up with insane sinus pain/pressure, my ears hurt, my […]
Grapevine Studies Review
I am always on the lookout for Bible curriculum that isn’t boring, that makes the Bible come to life for my children! God isn’t boring and neither is His story, why should our curriculum be???? Grapevine Bible Studies‘ catch phrase is “Stick Figuring Through the Bible.” Their approach is to teach symbols and have the […]
Homeschooling the Uncooperative Child
We’ve all been there: the buckle at the knees, the unappealing pout, maybe the folded arms and determined scowl, all preceding the dreaded “WHY do I have to do this?!?!?!?” Find out how we homeschool the uncooperative child. Make sure you pin this so you can find it after! Do you have an uncooperative child? […]
The Beginner’s Bible Come Celebrate Easter Sticker and Activity Book By Kelly Pulley ~ Review
The Beginner’s Bible Come Celebrate Easter Sticker and Activity Book by Kelly Pulley popped on the BookLook Bloggers site about a month before Easter. ‘Perfect!’ I thought, ‘Just in time for Easter!’ WRONG. The book unfortunately was backordered and we got it only about a month ago but that didn’t stop my 5 year olds […]
Dice Off® Spanish Game for Kids! So Fun they Won’t Know they’re Learning!
I’m a big believer in learning through play, I think it is a powerful learning method, especially for kids! So when I discovered Dice Off® Spanish Game for kids by Foreign Languages for Kids by Kids®, I was blown away! Come join us on our family games night and see why you need to get this […]
Will I be Homeschooling High School? What are the pros and cons?
A lot of people have been asking lately if I will be homeschooling high school. High school seems to be scary territory, “how can we teach things so advanced? How will they get a diploma? They need their friends!” Although I went to public school for grade 11 and 12, the homeschool scene has changed […]
Free Coloring Pages and Favourite things Friday #17
Welcome to another Favorite things Friday! I’m so excited to see what you guys have been up to this week and so enjoy reading each and every one of your posts! This week I want to make sure you all head over and grab your free printable dinosaur coloring pack! See it by CLICKING HERE […]
5 Reasons Sonlight Curriculum didn’t Work for us
Sonlight is easily one of the most popular homeschool curriculums currently available. It has an amazing reputation as one of the most comprehensive programs and SO many homeschoolers I talked to recommended it. I did some research, I read their 27 Reasons NOT to Buy Sonlight® as well as all the reasons to buy it. […]
Homeschool Planet Online Planner Review
Hello, my name is Rebecca and I am a planner addict. I mean really, true story, I have bought EVERY. SINGLE. PLANNER I come across. I love to plan! I love paper! I love schedules! I love pretty things! I am a complete and total sucker for a new planner, I simply cannot resist. However, I […]
How to Make a Cloud in a Jar
Looking for a fun, free, educational science experiment to do with the kids? Why not make a cloud in a jar!!! It is a great way to teach kids about weather and have fun in the process. It is super simple, doesn’t take a lot of prep time and is sure to be a hit! […]
A Relaxing Sunday Nap? Think Again!!!!!!
Today, I tried to have a nap. Why did I do that? With 5 kids you would think I had accepted the fact that those days are behind me. But in my everlasting state of exhaustion, I missed my Sunday nap so bad today I couldn’t resist the call of sweet sweet slumber. So I […]
Learning about Bunnies and Favorite things Friday #15
This week we decided to get some bunnies for the kids. It was really a last minute decision, I had bunnies growing up and the more we talked about it, the more we thought they would be the perfect fit for our family! We found 4 little bunnies for $60 and were given some free […]
A Day in the Life of Unschoolers: Come see What Unschooling Looks like!
This post is all about a single day in the life of my family. We are unschoolers. What is unschooling? Well, definitions can vary, but the common idea is that learning happens naturally. The child will follow their interests and the adults are there to help the child in whatever way that child needs. For […]
Math Curriculum Roundup Post
Are you struggling teaching math and looking for a collection of math curriculum reviews? Math tends to be one of those subjects that can be difficult to teach and it is SO important to find one that works for you. I have tried some online math curriculums as well as workbook style and I am […]
Home Art Studio Review: Fun Kids Art You Don't Have to Teach!
Do you want to teach your kids art but aren’t sure where to start? This is a full review of our current kids art program, Home Art Studio. We have been using the Home School Art Studio Program DVD with Lindsey Volin 1st Grade video with all 4 of the older kids and they love it! We […]
Make a Fishing Game and Learn About Magnets
Looking for a fun activity to do with the kids (of course, with a learning aspect involved)? Why not try this awesome, easy, 10 minute prep homemade fishing game? I promise you that you have everything you need around your house (as long as you have magnets) and it will occupy the kids for HOURS! […]
SmartKidz Media Learning Resources for Homeschoolers: Full Video Review
Have you heard of SmartKidz Media? I heard about it for the first time from the Schoolhouse ReviewCrew and as soon as I clicked on the link, I wanted in! This is a detailed review AND video review of the SmartKidz Media Library for Homeschoolers. If you have been looking for some fun, engaging learning resources to supplement […]
HELP! I’m Starting Homeschooling and Don’t Know Where to Start! And Favorite things Friday #12
Are you starting homeschooling and feeling completely overwhelmed? Don’t panic! Grab a cup of coffee, a pen and paper, and come make a plan with me on what to use for curriculum, how to understand and teach your child successfully, and more! 1. Before you do anything, check out this post, “How to Get Started […]
How to Teach a Visual Learner: My Top Resources and Tips!
What is a visual learner? How do you know if you have one? And for heavens sake, how do you TEACH one!?!???!?! I’m going to walk you through everything you need to know about homeschooling a visual learner. *This post may contain affiliate links. This is no charge to you and means I earn a small percentage […]
I have a secret… I do NOT have it all together!
Are you feeling frustrated, discouraged, overwhelmed with homeschooling? Have you felt like you are failing or just don’t have the patience to do this? Have you ever felt downright irritated by your kids? You are not alone and the guilt trip stops now! Picture it with me, you’re having a nice morning with the kids, […]
Peekaboo Beans Clothing Review
This is a little off the beaten path for me, I mean, I’m a homeschooling site, right??? But we are all parents and moms and when something like this comes up, I can’t help but share! I recently heard about Peekaboo Beans, a clothing company I hadn’t heard of or seen before. They are committed […]
CTCMath Review
In our house we find that sometimes switching it up, getting away from the workbooks and doing something “on the computer” is a novel idea. Even though the lessons may be similar, the fact that it is interactive just somehow makes it more fun! So when we were selected to review the 12 Month Family […]
Learning Together with Mother Goose Time and Favorite things Friday #11
Welcome back to another Favorite things Friday, where I invite all of you to share (via comments or by linking up your posts below) YOUR favorite things of the week. This week has gone by in a blur, honestly, the days have all just kind of mashed together. School-wise it’s gone well, we’ve managed to […]
Observing Trees with Nancy Larson Science Curriculum
*This post may contain affiliate links in which I receive a small percentage of the sale if you click on my link. Thank you for supporting my blog! Raise your hand if you have ever heard of Nancy Larson Science… now email me and tell me if you raised your hand 😉 Nancy Larson Science […]
How to Teach an Auditory Learner: My Top Ten Resources
Have you been wondering what learning style your child is? Maybe you know your child is auditory and you are looking for some resources or homeschool curriculum that is specifically geared towards auditory learners. Look no further! What IS an Auditory Learner? Wikipedia defines an auditory learner as follows: An auditory learner is a style […]
This Homeschool Dad Took Over… and Favorite things Friday #10
What happens when Daddy takes over? When my husband offered to let me nap and insisted HE would do Mother Goose Time with the kids, I was skeptical to say the least. I mean, did he know what to do, how it worked, where to find the bags, what day we were on?????? And for […]
Our Official 2015/2016 Curriculum Reveal!
This post contains affiliate links where I receive a small percentage of the sale if you purchase through me which I use to help offset some of the many costs of blogging. For full details, please see my disclosure page. This is pretty much my most exciting post of the year, the post where I […]
Elementary Spanish that Kids Love
This last month we have been working on “The Little Magic House Part I” in our Foreign Languages for Kids online membership. We have been learning a TON of new words and pronouns and the kids’ familiarity with the language has grown exponentially. Take a look at this “word wall” of what we learned this […]
Spelling You See Review
I have been stalking the Spelling You See website for about a year now and trying to get a copy up here in Canada. The program has exceeded my expectations and the results have been amazing! I’m pretty much addicted to this homeschool spelling curriculum! It is bright, cheery, and a revolutionary approach to spelling! […]
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