Summer is a great time to get outside to study God's wonderful creation. There are so many new and exciting things to study during the summer months. Whether your little ones are interested in insects or pond life, clouds or flowers, there are tons of unique learning opportunities present on a hot summer afternoon. Head outside with a field guide or a scavenger hunt list, and go explore all Continue Reading >>
Celebrate Cow Appreciation Day: Unit Study and Free Printable
Every year, my sister and her kids dress up for Cow Appreciation Day to get a free meal from Chick-Fil-A. I, on the other hand, have never been able to convince my family to join me in this endeavor. How about you? In 2015, Cow Appreciation Day is on July 14th. Whether you're celebrating for a free meal or just because cows are so darn cute, here's a fun unit study and free printable for Continue Reading >>
Free Solar System Printables for Grades K-3
Summer is a great time to head outdoors and look at the sky. During the day, the skies are blue and the white billowing clouds are so pretty. At night, the stars twinkle in the sky like diamonds. My kids always loved learning about the planets and the moon and sun. They loved imagining they were astronauts traveling to far off planets. What kind of creatures would they encounter out Continue Reading >>
Teaching Life Skills: Caring for Pets
We got our first family pet when my three kids were about 2, 6, and 10. We got a sweet little mutt from our neighbor. Since then, we have acquired another dog, two guinea pigs, and a mouse. We had a hamster, but they don't live very long. Oh yeah, we can't forget the fish we've had over the years. Some of the pets were planned, and others were more on a whim. We didn't plan on getting that Continue Reading >>
Free Zoo Printable and Unit Study Resources
Now that the temperatures have warmed up, the traffic around our local zoo has picked up. Each Saturday when I drive past, the sidewalks are packed with mommas and daddies and little ones trekking to the zoo. A Trip to the Zoo Free Zoo Printable This is one of my favorite printable packs ever! Of course, there are fun learning activities included in this packet. These activities include: Continue Reading >>
Teaching Life Skills: Kids in the Kitchen
So far in this "teaching life skills" series, we've explored different styles of chore charts and why chores are important for young children. Then, I shared my system for teaching my children to do their own laundry. This time, let's explore getting your kids in the kitchen. Getting your kids in the kitchen is a great way to spend time with them. It's a great time to sneak in some learning as Continue Reading >>
