My son has a passion for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. If you ask him which one is his favorite, he’ll say, “All of them.” He looks forward to the Saturday morning cartoon, watched all the movies and, of course, was Michelangelo for Halloween. Many parents might see this passion as “cute” or “nice” or “fun,”…
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Awesome Ocean Science by Cindy Littlefield
Before heading to the Pacific ocean, the kids and I checked out this book of activities related to the ocean. We picked and choose the experiments that interested us, and, because the kids are younger, those that were very hands-on and simple. One of our favorite experiments was learning how condensation and evaporation works….
The Art of Quitting
Have you ever heard someone say, “I’m not a quitter?” Someone who hangs on until the very end even when it’s best to let go? Now, perseverance can be a great thing. If we all quit at everything we did, nothing would ever get accomplished. But sometimes we fear being seen as a quitter so…
The 25 Connections Game #1
I believe all things are connected if you look hard enough. I’m sure many of you have heard about the game Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon – where only six degrees of separation come between any actor and the actor Kevin Bacon. My husband and I were just talking about connections the other night when…
Crafts for Kids Who are Wild About Deserts by Kathy Ross
The book has several easy crafts to make, like this envelope puppet camel. (Sorry about the head! Somehow it didn’t make it into the picture). The kids colored the envelope while I drew the legs, head and neck which we attached with staples. Then all you need to do is slip your hand inside the…
Five Free Learning Resources
In many homeschooling circles the conversation inevitably leads to curriculum- what’s out there, what will work best with their child, how to find great material without it costing a fortune. It’s like the Holy Grail of home education- finding that perfect product that will provide everything your child needs to be successful. In fact, even…