I cleaned out the cabinet where my kids store their art supplies a couple of weeks ago. In addition to things like broken crayons and “treasures” (the rocks, leaves, twigs, etc. that they find on our walks), I found dozens of half-finished coloring and activity sheets. This reminded me of the numerous times they have completed half of a jigsaw … [Read more...] about 3 Tips for Helping Kids Finish the Projects They’ve Started
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7 Benefits of Year-Round Homeschooling
When I was a kid, the idea of year-round schooling was horrifying. I hated the thought of not having a summer break. Of course, at that age I didn’t understand that there could be benefits associated with being in school throughout the year, nor did I understand that there could still be breaks, they would just be spread throughout the … [Read more...] about 7 Benefits of Year-Round Homeschooling
Printable Images for a Visual Schedule for Kids
While I’m not a fan of rigid schedules, I do find it easier to complete the tasks I need to complete each day when I have a routine in place. I believe that having a routine also benefits my children. I appreciate routines so much that five years ago I even wrote a post on how routines can make or break your day! It is a little difficult to … [Read more...] about Printable Images for a Visual Schedule for Kids
9 Safe Ways to Celebrate Christmas During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is casting a somber shadow over Christmas celebrations this year. Our excitement and enthusiasm during “the most wonderful time of the year” are tempered by unease. Though we are experiencing so-called pandemic fatigue (we’re tired of wearing masks, social distancing, cleaning high-touch surfaces, being unable to travel, … [Read more...] about 9 Safe Ways to Celebrate Christmas During the COVID-19 Pandemic
DIY Tree Skirt with Kids’ Handprints
My husband and I didn’t have a tree skirt for our Christmas tree for the first several years we were married. It wasn’t until our firstborn child was 2 years of age and our middle child was about 6 months of age that I decided what I wanted in a tree skirt. I decided to make a simple tree skirt out of felt on which we could chronicle … [Read more...] about DIY Tree Skirt with Kids’ Handprints
New Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt for Kids
As many of you know, we sold our house and moved into a new place a few weeks ago. We’re in the same city, but we’re across town from our old place. As we were on a walk the other day, I realized that our walks and the times we run errands would be perfect opportunities for my kids to become familiar with our new location. My kids enjoy … [Read more...] about New Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt for Kids
6 Ways to Go Green with Your Homeschooling
When we first started homeschooling, one of the many things I noticed is that we began going through tons of paper, crayons, pencils, workbooks, and other non-reusable supplies. Because we were figuring out what homeschooling would look like for us, I just rolled with it. However, now that we’re more settled in, I’m actively seeking ways to … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Go Green with Your Homeschooling
7 Tips for Getting Kids to Wear Face Masks
If you would have told me last year that in one year I would be writing a post about getting kids to wear face coverings in order to limit the spread of a novel coronavirus, I would not have believed you. However, here we are, facing a pandemic that none of us were expecting. Many of us live in states and/or cities where mandatory mask … [Read more...] about 7 Tips for Getting Kids to Wear Face Masks
