It’s already February and that means that St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. Whether or not you’re Irish, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day is a fun way to brighten up a dreary March day, learn about St. Patrick himself, and have a bit of fun with these 15 shamrock crafts for kids. Finding time…
Some people think that when you decide to educate your kids at home, somehow there won’t be any homeschool behavior problems. I would love for that to be the case, but realistically, it’s not true. Whether kids are public school, private school, or being homeschooled, they can experience issues like not listening, bickering, and speaking…
What are some of your favorite Christmas holiday traditions? We all have them and they may just be more important than you think. Traditions like putting up the tree on December 15, buying a special new ornament each year, or opening one gift on Christmas Eve are a special part of the holiday season. While…
As humans, our sense of smell plays a large role in our everyday lives, and when you work from home and homeschool, the smell in your house can impact your mood, behaviour, and productivity. Learn five simple ways to use holiday home fragrances to get in a happier frame of mind this Christmas season. Why…
Today I’m sharing ideas for simple Christmas scavenger hunts and races to add to your homeschool day. This is a great way to get inject a little holiday spirit into your home – and homeschool during this busy time of year. Why Scavenger Hunts? We love scavenger hunts. And I use them all year round…
I love to bake. I really do. It’s relaxing and lets me think about something other than writing deadlines, homeschooling lessons, and that mess in the front hall. Yet sometimes my holiday season gets so hectic that fast Christmas baking takes the place of a leisurely afternoon. And you know what? That’s okay. Maybe you…