Elementary Homeschool

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

How about that New Start?

The new year is well underway.  The holidays are behind us and we are all thinking about how to finish off our year. This is the time I like to stop and reflect on how our school year is going…

JANUARY 24, 2019

5 Ways to Improve Your Homeschooling This Year

This post is sponsored by Time4Learning. After ringing in the new year and celebrating the holidays, you may feel a bit energized and ready for the best year yet! But before you start, sit back…

JANUARY 4, 2019

Wholesome Book Lists – Early Reader

When teaching younger students to read, one of the best things you can do for them is read aloud to them and with them. A recent study (2015) showed that reading aloud is far superior in building…

DECEMBER 13, 2018

4 Ways to Inspire Your Writers During the Holidays

Sponsored post by Time4Writing.com Becoming a strong writer takes great dedication and effort. You can help your young writers keep up that momentum during the busy holidays with simple, creative…

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Educational Scaffolding and Homeschool Success!

It’s understandable that many of us homeschool in order to remove ourselves from the “educational system.” While I agree completely with that mindset, I do believe that there are some instructional…

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

Don’t Forget Your Homeschool Goals!

First Things First! Start with WHY? Think about the different learning styles that work best for each of your individual students and the style of homeschooling that works for your family.…

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Something Stinks! Get Rid of that Curriculum Fail!

Sometimes you just make a bad judgment call... sometimes you've just added too much to your plate and it shatters! It happens and if we all get honest we can agree - it has happened to us! We've…

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Popcorn Learning Fun

For many years October has been celebrated as National Popcorn Month but it became official in 1999 when the Secretary of Agriculture declared October as National Popcorn Poppin’ Month. This…

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Awesome Fall Activities for Kids

The leaves are changing color and falling to the ground. The smell of pumpkin is in the air. Fall has finally arrived. This time of year tends to bring a feeling of family, fun, and crafting!…

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Preschoolers + Parents + Play = Magic

Sponsored post from Get Ready 4 Kindergarten How do young children learn? By trying things out through the filter of their 5 senses. A newborn baby learns through their sense of touch…