Math Games to Multiply The Fun!
If any single subject causes kids and homeschool parents to suddenly start shaking in their boots (freshly muddied boots from a recent nature walk, of course), it’s math. Not just math. Math. Math is a polarizing subject, either eagerly entered with a love of formulas or survived by the befuddled whose paper sees as many tears as […]
How to Help Your Kids Thrive When They’re Stuck Inside
Maybe you’re dealing with a prolonged illness, a weather mishap that canceled your plans, job transitions, car troubles, recovery of some type, or a good old-fashioned school break, but sometimes, somehow, you find yourself stuck at home for long periods of time. As much as the introverts may celebrate at first, the plot thickens when […]
Surviving Different Weather Conditions | Think Outside Boxes
“I see a bulldozer!” “I see a dolphin!” “Well I see a jet ski being ridden by a rabbit.” Cloud-watching is almost a childhood rite of passage. Lying back on the plush grass or looking through a car window, there is just something peaceful and whimsical about letting your imagination take over as the shapes above […]
The Best Homeschool Geology Study Ever
I have a confession to make. Shhhh… don’t tell my kids, but I really don’t like geology. Really. I know it’s kind of hard to believe as I share science activities all the time, but I much prefer any kind of life science. In fact, geology was the one college class I almost failed. I’m […]