Math is one of those school subjects that you either understand easily or you struggle with. For adults who don’t do well with math, it can be embarrassing and even stressful at times. For a child who doesn’t understand math, it can be so much more. Having trouble in school can lead to self-esteem issues, lower grades, and more. Luckily, there are a few things that you can do to help your child with math if they’re having trouble. Once your child learns the math skills they’re having an issue with, they will be set for life. We strive for good grades all the time. Ways to Help Your Child with Math Cement the basics – If your kids don’t know the basics of math, they will have a much harder time later when it can become truly complicated. Calculations such as basic addition, … [Read more...]
Trending Fidgets for Kids Outlined
The hottest trend right now amongst our kiddos is these little fidget toys. Well, I call them toys but they are actually beneficial to many kids, my son is one of them. These trending fidgets for kids are occupiers while in school or waiting for appointments. They help with all the getting up and sitting down, they cut back on chit-chatting in class and so many other habits. Need more ideas? Check out our gift guide hub. My kids have quite a few of these and I have seen a tremendous difference in their focus during school. Have you tried these? Trending Fidgets for Kids Pop Tubes - Poppin’ Pipes are fun and functional sensory toys that pop, stretch, and connect making these pop tubes the go-to toy for playtime. Related: Important Money Lessons For … [Read more...]
Sneaky Ways to Teach Your Kids Fine Motor Skills
We have all seen the hundreds of ways to teach fine motor skills, and honestly, some of them become work when you have kids do them over and over again. So being able to sneak in some fun but still boost those skills is a must. Whether your child is not writing yet, or is in early elementary and is having trouble with their handwriting ( like my child ) there are some things you can do to strengthen their fine motor skills which will develop their handwriting skills. It does not need to feel like work. These basic skills can be learned through everyday play. Increasing fine motor skills will also play an important part in your child; cutting properly, tying shoes, and manipulating small tools. 15 Sneaky Ways to Teach Your Kids Fine Motor Skills Doing Your Hair - This one we … [Read more...]
How Online Courses Can Help You Save Time and Money
This is a guest post written for The Frugal Navy Wife by Skoove. As a globalized society, individuals want to learn new skills that can save their time and money. Skoove, for instance, is a perfect representation of an online app where you can learn to play piano without paying a hefty sum to an expensive pianist instructor. Besides, online courses appeal to a multitude of individuals. And why wouldn't they be? Learning from online courses is cheaper and serves as an instant solution compared to a traditional face-to-face setting. But the most interesting facet of online courses is the number of opportunities you get in return. Contrary to misguided perception, online courses in apps and platforms are not expensive or require a lot of time to process. You'd be … [Read more...]
How to Start Homeschooling – 8 Things You Need to Know
Are you starting to think about homeschooling? If so, good for you! Millions of Americans are already homeschooling their kids. Homeschooling is a way of life. When you are looking at how to start homeschooling, there are so many facts to consider. Like any good parent, most people do research before they just jump into something. Instead of making you search the whole Internet for the low down on homeschooling, I decided to put together a good resource for you right here. How to Start Homeschooling - 8 Thing You Need to Know Related: Largest List of Good Report Card Freebies – 30+ Freebies!!!! Best Resources for Beginners Homeschool.com - It makes sense that one of the best websites out there is called Homeschool.com for homeschooling. Check it out, lots of cool resources … [Read more...]
The Berenstain Bears and Too Much TV Lesson Plan
In the book The Berenstain Bears and Too Much TV, Mama Bear realizes her family has been spending way too much time watching television. Despite their protests, Mama pulls the plug and encourages the children to enjoy other activities in life. Check out these 3 activities below to help children explore this book further, and see if they don’t start to enjoy time away from the television a little more, too! The Berenstain Bears and Too Much TV Lesson Plan I love being able to turn a book into a great lesson and mini-lesson for the kids. So here is out The Berenstain Bears and Too Much TV Lesson Plan. Activity One - DIY Before You Watch TV Chart In the story The Berenstain Bears and Too Much TV, Mama wants the cubs to enjoy other hands-on activities before they settle down in … [Read more...]
Lesson Plans for Farmer Boy By Laura Ingalls Wilder
In the book Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder, Laura introduces us to Almanzo Wilder and shows us what life is like for him growing up on a farm in New York. We learn about his daily chores and see how much he wants to prove he is responsible enough to have his own horse. Give this book a read, and then try these three activities to help you explore the text further. Lesson Plans for Farmer Boy By Laura Ingalls Wilder After we finished out Little House in the Big Woods Lesson Plan we moved on to the next book in the series, Farmer Boy By Laura Ingalls Wilder. The kids liked this one and learning about old-time farming. We also used the Guide for Using Farmer Boy in the Classroom (Literature Units). They have activities and worksheets for each chapter along … [Read more...]
Little House in the Big Woods Lesson Plan
Little House in the Big Woods is the story of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s life living on an 1800’s frontier with her homesteading family. This book tells about the adventures Laura and her family enjoy while living on the homestead and gives a glimpse of what their daily life was like through the eyes of young Laura. This book is ideal for teaching kids not just more about the life of a homesteader, but what life was like for children living on the frontier in the late 1800’s! We love this series and put this Little House in the Big Woods Lesson Plan together to go with it. Little House in the Big Woods Lesson Plan We started by reading the book twice. Once we read as a readout loud just for them to hear at night. The second time we read it to study it. As we read the … [Read more...]
The Night Before The Night Before Christmas Book Mini Lesson Plan
In The Night Before the Night Before Christmas Book, author Natasha Wing writes a charming and hilarious story that mimics the original and loved version of the Night Before Christmas. In this book, it is the night before the night before Christmas, and everything that can go wrong has. But even so, this family finds a way to enjoy the holiday and find the spirit of Christmas. This holiday, make reading this book part of your night before, the night before Christmas tradition and then enjoy some of these great enrichment activities to follow! The Night Before The Night Before Christmas Enrichment Activities 1. Laugh Out Loud. Read through the text and use a sticky note to mark any pages where you laughed out loud. Go back and revisit these pages when you finish reading the text. … [Read more...]
Best Writing Workbooks for Homeschooling
One of the best parts about homeschooling is picking out the curriculum. Isn’t it? You are in charge of what your kid is learning and there are so many writing workbooks for homeschooling. If you want your kid to learn as much as they can about writing, then it only makes sense to find the best writing workbook for your child! Best Writing Workbooks for Homeschooling Every child in their homeschool journey is different. My oldest took to handwriting and drawing and has better handwriting then I do. My two under him not so much. Then add in they each respond better to a different form of practice. We make sure to add in as many sneaky fine motor skills play as possible and just keep practicing. You can find many free printable worksheets on Pinterest but these workbooks below have … [Read more...]