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  • Easy DIY Pool Noodle Fishing Game With Learning benefits

    Easy DIY Pool Noodle Fishing Game With Learning benefits

    Easy DIY Activity with Motor, Sensory, and Learning Benefits Looking for a fun and educational outdoor activity this summer? This DIY Pool Noodle Fishing Game is a favorite in our home! With just a few simple materials—most of which you probably already have—you can set up an engaging sensory-rich experience your kids will love. Not… Read more

  • Space Themed Homeschool Science: 70+ Engaging Activities

    Space Themed Homeschool Science: 70+ Engaging Activities

    There’s something about space that captures the imagination of children like nothing else. Whether it’s the mystery of the stars, the excitement of rockets blasting off, or the dream of becoming an astronaut, outer space is a fun and engaging theme that can be woven into nearly every homeschool subject. If you’re looking to spark… Read more

  • Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey Birthday Party

    Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey Birthday Party

    This past weekend, we celebrated my eldest son’s seventh birthday. For their birthdays, my children choose a theme for their party. This year, the birthday celebration was inspired by our family’s favorite story: “Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey”. The books have been read countless times in the past year. We even got the audiobooks and downloaded… Read more

  • Little wings, Big Learning! A Preschool-Kindergarten Butterfly Study Unit

    Little wings, Big Learning! A Preschool-Kindergarten Butterfly Study Unit

    *I may earn a small commission from links in this post. Spring is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than by diving into the study of butterflies? Last year my children and I did just that! We embarked on a delightful, yet simple and easy to execute, kindergarten-preschool butterfly study unit and… Read more

  • Speak First, Letters Later

    Speak First, Letters Later
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    It is common for parents to jump right into the Russian alphabet when they begin to teach their children Russian, and it makes sense! But I’ve found that learning Russian starts long before those letter lessons. Creating an environment where the kids hear the language regularly, is key! Learning any language begins with exposure to… Read more

  • 100th day of school

    100th day of school

    We made it! (And celebrated!) We officially hit the 100th day of our K5 homeschool year! It’s a milestone worth celebrating, marking consistency, progress, and a whole lot of learning (for both the kids and the parents!). Why celebrate 100th day of school? Reaching 100 days can feel like a huge accomplishment, especially when some… Read more