Holidays
5 Ways to Embrace the Holidays With Simplicity
The holidays are fast approaching and, naturally, you may be feeling the pressure to get it all done in time before the end of the year. While this is traditionally supposed to be a time for…
STEM – Holiday Science!
The holidays are a perfect time to change things up a bit in your homeschool! Whether you’re thinking of doing a homeschool complete overhaul or just want to infuse some fun into your days,…
Holiday Prep is a Family Adventure!
The Holidays are coming! The Holidays are coming! You can almost imagine Paul Revere on his horse riding through the streets shouting a warning of the upcoming holiday season! So much to do,…
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!…
Cinco de Mayo Study Resources
History of Cinco de Mayo In 1861, Benito Juarez became president of Mexico. At that time, Mexico was financially unstable and Juarez was placed in a position of defaulting on loans to Europe.…
San Jacinto Day: A Battle For Independence
Independence isn’t something we should take for granted. After all, independence and individual freedoms lie at the heart of our ability to homeschool. But sometimes, independence comes as…
The History of Easter with Study Resources
You know spring has sprung into full gear when you start seeing blog posts about homeschool conventions and Easter activities! With cute bunnies adorning your local home decorating venues and…
Resolutions: Do They Really Work?
Are you ready for some fresh, new things this year? New friends, new faces, new ideas, and new resolutions are among the things people look forward to as each new year rolls around. But, sticking…
Holiday Boredom Busters
We’re two days in and the kids are already starting to complain of boredom! What’s a parent to do? Since television is something most of us try to avoid, the list of fun holiday activities…
Polar Express Mini Unit Study
The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg is one of the most popular books/movies to study during the holidays. One way to teach this story is by using a unit study. Unit studies cover a variety…