Apologia’s Human Anatomy and Physiology {homeschool elementary science- a review}

by Meghan // April 18, 2018 // No Comments

We have been using (and loving) Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy and Physiology by a homeschooling favorite, Apologia! Their young explorer series is a favorite elementary homeschool science for our family. You may remember we reviewed their Astronomy curriculum a while back, and my... Continue reading →

Homeschool Spelling That Sticks! {with Memoria Press, a review}

by Meghan // April 11, 2018 // No Comments

Memoria Press has been a favorite curriculum in our home; we have enjoyed their Latin program. These last several weeks we’ve been using their Traditional Spelling II with great success and enjoyment! Memoria Press is a Classical Christian Education company... Continue reading →

Homeschool Weekly Wrap-Up {April 7th}

by Meghan // April 8, 2018 // No Comments

The last 2 weeks we’ve spent our days adjusting our routine. I think I’ve said it before … at least I’ve thought it-vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors make reading aloud SO. HARD. I feel like I am yelling over a... Continue reading →

No-Mess Crafting with Super Beads {a review}

by Meghan // March 22, 2018 // 1 Comment

As we have approached the end of winter, spring fever has set in. Although most afternoons are warm enough to enjoy the great outdoors, we have spent most of our mornings inside, out of the cold and wind. We used... Continue reading →

Teaching Cursive with a Young Struggling Writer {a review & coupon code}

by Meghan // March 8, 2018 // No Comments

For at least a year my 7 year old (and oldest) daughter has been begging to learn cursive! Her daily handwriting book transitions to cursive later this school year, and she has been so excited to start. Practicing cursive on... Continue reading →

Bird Watching {Nature Study for the New Year}

by Meghan // March 1, 2018 // No Comments

This winter (Mostly Jan-Feb) has been bitterly cold on the farm. Between the ice and wind, we have been inside with very little nature study in our school days. When My Dad sent the kids a see through, window mounted... Continue reading →

Using The Starfall Home Membership in our Homeschool {an honest review}

by Meghan // February 27, 2018 // No Comments

We have enjoyed learning games from Starfall Education Foundation for many years. The last several weeks we have had a chance to use The Starfall Home Membership which offers even MORE wonderful math tools and phonemic exploration for children learning to read,... Continue reading →

DIY No Cook Play Dough

by Meghan // January 1, 2018 // No Comments

This is the easiest DIY play dough recipe I have ever made, and it is so soft! The play dough only has 3 ingredients that you are sure to have on hand. This winter has been so frigidly cold, we’re in... Continue reading →

Magic Stix art supplies markers won't dry out

Washable Markers That Won’t Dry Out for 7 Days {Magic Stix- a review}

by Meghan // December 22, 2017 // No Comments

The holiday season is here, and among my favorite Christmas gifts, there is always an item from The Pencil Grip, Inc. We have been using their 12 pack of Magic Stix markers and of course, they were a hit! These can take... Continue reading →

Top Educational Toys for Toddlers-PreK

by Meghan // December 21, 2017 // 4 Comments

*original post May 2013, updated* I am a teacher by trade, and a mama by … everything else. =) My husband and I try to keep educational/classic toys and books in our home, avoiding twaddle, and “junk” toys. A fellow... Continue reading →