The very reason we wanted to homeschool in the first place was to give my son the absolutely BEST options when it came to college/university. We knew he would thrive at homeschool, and now that we live in the USA, choosing a college will be here before we know it! Homeschooling in the UK and…
Remember Remember the 5th of November. Have fun at school and home with these bonfire night activities you can enjoy with the kids this November. These holiday activities for kids are a great way to spend the weekend near either side of Bonfire Night. Yes, we all know we have bonfire night on November 5th,…
Printable Christmas thank you cards have become a sweet tradition in our house. After the excitement of Christmas morning fades, we like to slow down and talk about the thoughtful gifts we received, from handmade treats to books, games, and surprise packages in the mail. They give kids a fun, creative way to express appreciation,…
I’ve always loved the idea of sending handmade Christmas cards, but most coloring ones feel either too childish or overly complicated. These Christmas cards to color for adults hit a nice balance, detailed enough to be relaxing, but still quick to finish when December gets hectic. They’ve become part of my own quiet routine, usually…
Thanksgiving coloring pages are one of those simple things that always help bring a little calm to our busy holiday week. This free printable set tells a short story through five illustrated pages, featuring animal friends who gather in the forest to share a meal and give thanks. It’s a quiet, creative activity that works…
Adventure Academy is our new favorite fun educational app! Carry on reading for our Adventure Academy reviews from a student and mom perspective. So we completely missed out on ABCmouse, mainly as when my son was younger I hadn’t heard of it. I wish I had, but luckily we have found Adventure Academy in time….
So, diving straight into this ABCmouse review. I have got to say, I only stumbled upon it after chatting with another homeschool mom who was all praises about how it’s been a game-changer for her kindergartener. That conversation piqued my interest, and here we are, dissecting what ABCmouse has to offer. Wishing I’d discovered it…
If you want to introduce a financial curriculum you are going to need to read this MoneyTime review. I don’t say this lightly. But teaching kids about money is one of the most important lessons we can teach our children. Before I became a homeschool mom I was a Finance Director at a large global…
Would your kids rather play Roblox than actually do math? If so you’re not alone! I mean who would rather do math than play? Brainika Math has found the solution, they have created cool math games on Roblox! It’s a win-win, for both moms and kids! Check out the best secular homeschool math curriculum. Cool…
As we are now heading into homeschooling middle school, we were on the lookout for a homeschool writing curriculum, that isn’t boring! Although my son loves reading, he absolutely hates writing! This is until we started using WriteShop. Carry on reading for my detailed Writeshop Review. I know having a dread of writing is fairly…
We’ve been playing Thanksgiving Scattergories for years, it’s one of those easy, no-prep games that keeps everyone laughing while we wait for the turkey to finish cooking. I print a new set every November, it’s become a bit of a tradition around our table, and somehow the kids (and adults!) still come up with wild…
If you have been hearing things about Curiosity Stream but wonder what all the fuss is about, you need our Curiosity Stream review. Don’t let the low annual price put you off. It is fantastic. We first came across Curiosity Stream a couple of months ago, and I have to say we LOVE it. Although…
Christmas Scattergories is one of those games we come back to year after year. It started as a fun way to sneak in some learning during our homeschool days, but now it’s part of our holiday traditions. I created these printable holiday Scattergories boards so we could play without needing the official game, and they’ve…
Have fun with the kids with these fun Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt clues. This is one of our family’s favorite Elf on the Shelf ideas. Not only do we love the Elf on the Shelf but we also love treasure hunts (or scavenger hunts, I never know what the right term is). Like…
Halloween scavenger hunt clues have become one of our favorite ways to turn an ordinary October day into something special. Whether we use them on Halloween morning or hide them around the house on a rainy afternoon, this simple activity always leads to laughter. You’ll find 12 fun rhyming clues in the free printable below,…