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I used to review curriculum, now I create it

Free Printable Bookmarks to Color

Everyone loves a cute bookmark, but kids love ones you can color and personalize! I designed this set of 6 bookmarks so that there is one for everyone! Print off the two black and white copies and have 6 bookmarks to color, personalize and laminate to use over and over again! Make sure to pin […]

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? […]

Tattling Solution: Free THINK before you speak printable

I was sick of tattling but I think it’s important for my kids to come to me when things get out of control. Trying to find that balance can be frustrating and confusing for both me AND my kids! I have come across this acronym before and think it is an awesome reminder for the whole […]

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. […]

Free Dinosaur Coloring Pages

I put together this super cute bundle of free dinosaur coloring pages and copywork for your preschool/kindergarteners! My kids love to color, doesn’t matter how old they are! The copywork at the bottom just adds a little element of “school” to these pages, and helps them learn their letters or if they are older, how […]

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 […]

Shark Unit Study: Come learn about sharks with us!

I am beyond excited to be releasing my Shark Unit Study right in time for Shark Week! I have been working on this the whole week and barely got it together in time, mainly because I wanted to make it a little more challenging and engaging. I opened up the age range of this one […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Looking for Homemade Fathers Day Gifts! Grab Your FREE PRINTABLE!

Fathers Day is nearly upon us and I have been searching for FREE homemade Fathers Day Gifts to make with the kids and coming up short for something funny and quirky that fits our family. I decided to make up this free printable fill-in-the-blank story as a way to incorporate learning and a unique gift […]

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 […]

I’m Bored Jar Printable

“I’m Bored”, we’ve all heard it before, I was sick of it so I stopped everything I was doing, sat down and designed THIS. My kids will never be bored again! If you have been following my blog or subscribe to my newsletter, you will have seen that we are currently trying to sell our […]

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 […]

I used to review curriculum, now I create it!