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10 Best Sewing Machines for Kids
Do you have a child who loves to sew? If so, you need to check out this list of the best sewing machines for kids! There are several great sewing machines on the market today. Several of these machines are designed specifically for children, and they make sewing fun...
19 Info-Packed Unschooling Books
Have you been intrigued by the idea of unschooling, but you're not sure where to start? Maybe you are a homeschooling parent, or maybe your child is in public school. You may have searched for books to learn about unschooling, but aren't sure which ones are...
7 Ways to Help Your Child Read: A Peek Inside an Ex-Teacher’s Toolbox
Teaching your child to read can be nerve-wracking for a lot of parents. You want your child to be a successful reader, but you aren't sure what steps you actually need to take. So how do you help your child learn to read? Even as a former reading teacher...
11 Engaging Science Games for Kids
If there is one thing I know about kids, it's that they love having fun. Not only do they love having fun, but they love to learn AND have fun at the same time. That's why I started a hunt for science games. My kids love all things science (there is literally a...
Unschooling: What on Earth Is It?
Unschooling. The word itself is mystifying to most people. Do unschooled kids just not learn? Do these unschooled kids sit around all day and play video games? What.do.the.kids.do? Even more mystifying in the unschooling puzzle, is what the parents do when...
How We Use Splash Math Online Program in Unschooling
When it comes to our unschooling journey, the question I get asked the most is how my kids learn certain subjects and how I track my kids’ progress. This question comes up a lot in the area of math. Parents are concerned about their kids’ math skills and I...
A Day in the Life of an Unschooling Family
What do unschoolers do all day? What does a day of unschooling look like? I get those two questions a lot. No two days look alike in unschooling, but there is a sort of unschooling rhythm that you can find with your kids. We teeter back and forth between our...
The Busy Tree Book Activity for Kids
I’m not sure who was more excited about the book for The Nature Book Club this month--- me or my kids.  We have always explored trees and their parts, but this month we took a deeper look at trees and how they provide a homes to so many other living creatures.  We...
Sunflower House Decoupage Flower Vase
Most kids I know love flowers. And you really can't blame them. Flowers are so intricately made and each season (where we live) brings amazing blooms. For this month's Nature Book Club, we set out to learn about prairie flowers. It just so happens that one of my...
Explorers of the Wild Decoupage Art
Nature walks are at the top of my list when it comes to favorite activities to do with my kids. Not only do we get out in the fresh air, but there is just so much learning that takes place in the great outdoors! From observing and collecting, to processing and...