Fun Phonics! Ring the ING – Learning the Sound of ing (with FREE Printable!)

This activity for learning the sound of ING is especially good for the movers out there!

Best Picture Books About the Holocaust for Kids

This collection of children’s picture books can help introduce children to the difficult topic of the Holocaust in a gentle way. In this list there is a mixture of historical fiction and non-fiction that cover topics such as the resistance, Jewish people in hiding, concentration camps, the Night of Broken Glass, and more.

Fun Phonics! Easy Activities for Teaching Kids to Read: Er, Ir, Ur – Free Printable!

Use this fun free printable activity to help your child learn the sounds of er, ir, and ur!

The Best Children’s Picture Books About World War 1

These excellent children’s books on World War I make it easy to introduce even young children to the difficult topic of the Great War. I learned a lot from reading them too!

Learning History with American Girl Addy Part 1: Plantation Work

Addy’s story is part of one of the saddest chapters in American history. She grew up as a slave in North Carolina before and during the Civil War. While the atrocities and hardships of slavery are unimaginable to most of us, we can get a little insight into what life was like for African AmericanContinue reading “Learning History with American Girl Addy Part 1: Plantation Work”

The Simple Way to Make Learning Geography Easy and Painless!

This method for learning geography is so easy it’s almost effortless! Give it a try and see if it helps you cover the homeschool bases with a little more ease.

How Much Time Does it Take to Homeschool?

Homeschooling is a big time commitment, so it makes sense that many people who are considering homeschool wonder how much time it takes. The answer is that it varies tremendously based on many factors. The beauty of homeschool is that it is individual, and so every homeschool looks different. How many children are you homeschooling?Continue reading “How Much Time Does it Take to Homeschool?”

Adorable Crafts for Books! Old Macdonald Had a Farm (with FREE pattern!)

Learn how to make these cute finger puppets that go along with Old MacDonald Had a Farm. Includes FREE pattern!