Every December, we pull out our favorite paints and revisit the messiest, sweetest tradition we started when my son was in preschool, this Christmas tree handprint template. It’s simple, it’s personal, and every year his hands grow just a little bigger, which somehow makes it more special. If you’re looking for a keepsake that captures…
The life cycle of a goose worksheet has been such a fun way for us to bring science to life at home. My son loved seeing how an egg slowly becomes a gosling and then a full-grown goose, and the hands-on activities really helped him remember the stages. Whether you’re homeschooling or adding a quick…
This gnome handprint craft is one we come back to every December. It’s simple to set up, doesn’t make a huge mess, and turns out really sweet. My son likes picking the paint colors and adding extras to make each gnome look different. It’s a fun way to make something festive together, and it works…
As the last few years have made traveling very difficult, we decided to go on a few summer field trips. Most of our favorite memories have been on field trips, and we have certainly missed them the last few years. So this year we decided to do a little research about our home state and…
Landmarks worksheets have been a fun way for us to mix U.S. geography and history without it feeling like a textbook lesson. My son enjoyed learning real facts about the White House, Mount Rushmore, and other iconic places while labeling maps, drawing the landmarks, and filling in details like who designed them and what they’re…
These homeschool curriculum reviews are based on seven years of trial, error, and a lot of real-life experience. We’ve used over 70 programs across every subject, some were a perfect fit, others not so much. This guide brings them together so you can find options that match your child’s learning style and your teaching goals….
Free homeschool printables are one of the easiest ways to make learning more engaging without spending a fortune. At Homeschool of 1, I’ve pulled together over 500 printable worksheets, planners, games, and activities for kids in preschool through middle school, all designed to support real learning in a fun, low-prep way. Instead of relying on…
Free coloring pages for kids are one of those things that always come in handy. Whether you’re filling a bit of time or adding something extra to a lesson, having a bunch in one place makes life easier. There’s a mix of subjects, holidays, and themes, some purely for fun, others that work well alongside…
A Bill of Rights word search is a fun and simple way to help kids remember the key freedoms and amendments that shape American democracy. We’ve used this printable as part of our U.S. history lessons to reinforce terms like “freedom of speech,” “due process,” and “jury.” It’s a great screen-free activity that blends vocabulary,…
Alphabet coloring pages were one of the first tools I turned to when helping my son learn his letters at home. They gave us something fun and low-pressure to work on together, and I noticed how quickly he started recognizing each letter just by coloring and talking about the pictures. Whether you’re doing letter-of-the-week activities,…
If you’re working on the letter Z, this letter Z coloring page is a fun way to reinforce learning. This free abc color sheet includes a big letter Z for kids to color, along with three images that begin with Z. It’s a simple, engaging way to boost letter recognition and vocabulary while letting kids…
Are you learning the letter Y today? If so you are going to love our letter y coloring page free printable. This is such a fun coloring activity. The kids will color in the uppercase letter Y plus color in pictures beginning with the letter Y. Download all of our free printable alphabet coloring pages…
Pumpkin handprint art is a delightful and easy craft that brings the autumn season into your home. Perfect for kids of all ages, this project combines creativity with a personal touch, resulting in a keepsake that you’ll cherish for years. Whether you’re preparing for Halloween or just celebrating the fall, our pumpkin handprint craft is…
Find out in our Heron Books review how we enjoyed their young scientist series unit study. We all have a subject we don’t enjoy teaching, and I don’t hide the fact that science is that subject! However, this year as my son keeps debating about whether to train as a doctor I thought we would…
The phases of the moon word search is one of our favorite ways to reinforce lunar vocabulary while keeping things low-key and fun. This free word search printable fits nicely into any moon phases worksheet set, and it’s been especially handy during quiet mornings or when we’re wrapping up a space science unit. It’s simple,…