Tag Archives: elementary school

Fun Ways to Teach Letter Sounds – The Ultimate Guide!

Teaching your child to read can be easy and fun! The first step, teaching letter sounds is simple and easy to do. Check out these fun activities for learning letter sounds that will make teaching your child into an enjoyable bonding time.

Storytime Crafts: Ghosts in the House – Make a Mini Ghost!

Ghosts in the House by Kazuno Kohara is one of my all-time favorite books for Halloween. The story and illustrations are simply adorable and sweet as can be. This cute mini ghost craft goes right along with the adorableness of the story, and it’s pretty quick and simple too!

Hands-On Science! All About Whales

In this science unit, we will learn all about whales, and especially about blue whales, through hands-on activities. We will learn about their size, what they eat, how they eat, and how they survive in cold ocean waters. Recommended Reading: My top two recommendations for learning about blue whales are: Big Blue Whale by NicolaContinue reading “Hands-On Science! All About Whales”

The Best Kids Books on Egypt – History Books Kids Love!

Dive into Ancient Egyptian history with these fascinating children’s picture books. These are wonderful living books for those using a Charlotte Mason approach.

Fun Phonics! OR Would You Rather? FREE Printable Game!

Your child will learn the sound of OR in no time at all with this silly activity! Materials Needed: Instructions:

Learn to Read Short U Words with Short U Charades! FREE Printable!

Kids won’t even know they are practicing reading when they play this game! Even my big kids who know how to read well like to play!

Learn to Read Short I Sound Words the Easy Way with Short I Charades!

Kids won’t even know they are practicing reading when they play this game! Even my big kids who know how to read well like to play!