In today's world, it is important to forego old methods of living and learning so we can take advantage of all the opportunities before us. There is an increasing need for children to better understand science and technology to be prepared for our digitized future. One way to help them achieve this is by teaching them how to code. However, it can be difficult to get young minds to grasp the complexities of coding. The ... Read the Post...
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Easy Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids
Looking For The Perfect Thanksgiving Crafts For Kids? Autumn is in full swing. Thanksgiving is almost here...eek! What are your plans this year? Are you hosting or heading to a family or friends house? We have two Thanksgiving dinners every year, YUM! One with my family in Michigan and one here in Indiana with my hubby's family. One of our favorite traditions for any holiday or special occasion is to make crafts! So here ... Read the Post...
When You Feel Like You are Failing as a Parent
Do you feel like you are failing as a parent? For some of us becoming a mother was natural. As little girls we dreamt of marriage, kids, white picket fences, visits to the park and night time snuggles. We had plenty of practice with babysitting on weekends or even watching our younger siblings so our parents could have a weekly date night. We seem to have been born to be a mom, we are nurturers who walked into ... Read the Post...
College Preparation Hacks for Homeschoolers
Are you ready to head off to college after being homeschooled for the first 12 years of your education? The challenge for those who attended non-traditional programs and are now applying for admission to college can be significant. There are no school counselors to help when homeschooling gets hard, give college preparation hacks for homeschoolers, to search for scholarships, or assist with evaluating the best ... Read the Post...
Biggest List of Fall Arts and Crafts for Kids
Hey, Hey! Happy Fall Y'all! Are you ready for 31 days of fun Fall Arts and Crafts to do with your kiddos? Cooler temps, the smell of burning leaves and magnificent coloring all around these are a few of my favorite things. I ❤ Fall! Fall is a time for change, a time to reflect and a time to be thankful for all God has blessed us with! When my kids were in preschool we always did fun Fall Arts and ... Read the Post...
2 Super Easy Ways to Teach Kids Responsibility Without Bribes and Reminders
Want a solution to teach kids responsibility without the bribes and threats everyday after school OR even for younger kids that aren't in school yet? Check out these TWO great printables After School Checklist (Older Kids) Kids Daily Responsibilities Chart & Task Cards (Younger Kids) After School Checklist Printable Having a checklist for your kids' after school routine is such a great way to train kids ... Read the Post...
9 Reasons Word Games Should be a Part of Homeschooling
Homeschoolers are aware of how essential vocabulary is to literary lessons. A child's capacity to read proficiently and interpret the meaning of writings will increase as their lexicon grows. Homeschoolers can engage in a variety of entertaining games and activities that encourage phonological awareness in a very stimulating and gratifying way. Word games are a great way to keep your youngster busy and help them learn in ... Read the Post...
Free Printable No ScreenTime Until…
If you're like me, you've probably struggled with the question of how to get your kids off the screen. I know it's hard! It's tempting to just let them play Minecraft or watch YouTube videos instead of doing screenfree things. But I'm here to tell you that there's a better way. No Screentime Until That's why I came up with this free printable: No Screentime Until... It helps you set boundaries for your kids by creating ... Read the Post...
Watercolor Printable Faith Filled Bookmarks
If you are tired of dog-earing your books, these Printable Faith Filled Bookmarks will hold your spot for you! Save your place in your Bible, devotional, or even latest book you are devouring. You'll love these eight unique designs with scriptures or encouraging words. If you are anything like myself, you are most likely using at least 5 bookmarks at a time. You can print one or all eight of these printable Scripture ... Read the Post...
Turn Your Technology Driven Kids into Engaged Summer Readers
It's almost summer (break time)!! You know what that means, most kids will TRY to spend their days staring at a screen, and we will coax them to play outside or read a book. Turn your technology Driven kids into Engaged Summer Readers this break. I don't know about you, but every year gets harder to get my kids to choose healthy habits during the summer. Reasons why this happens: This technology driven ... Read the Post...
5 Simple Ways to Spark a Love For Reading This Summer
Want your kids to love reading as much as playing video games? Are you plagued will the fear that they will waste their summer away staring like a zombie at a screen. Friend, you are not alone, read on to learn how to spark a love for reading. In the summer my girls have a TON of free time. So if I’m not intentional in scheduling in some parental fun (reading) time for them, it will never happen. After I taught my ... Read the Post...
15 of the Best Money Saving Challenges to Start Today
Saving money for something special? Need a budget reset? Tired of the guilt after irresponsible spending habits? Never have enough to get by? Need to cut the budget because of loss of income? If so, try one of these money saving challenges to reset your money mindset and start saving. This comprehensive guide features 15 money saving challenges that will help you save. Instead of needing to create a ... Read the Post...
List Of Free Copywork Pages And Handwriting Printables
Are You Looking for a Complete List Of Free Copywork And Handwriting Printables? Are you wondering, "Where do I find free copywork and handwriting printables?" You have hit the copywork jackpot my friend. I have literally scoured the web and put all the best free copywork finds in one condensed post! What Is copywork? Copywork is simply when you give your children quality written works to emulate. While doing copywork, ... Read the Post...
Ultimate Guide to Valentine’s Day Kids Crafts and Activities
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and as you have guessed, it is time to start prepping. But this month of love is not just for us adults, but also for our children. How cute is it when you see your kid put all the effort into making sweet Valentine's Day kids crafts and cards for you or their friends during the period? As it mentions in Parental Questions, It’s easy to get your kids' creativity flowing and have ... Read the Post...
11 Fun Indoor Activities for Kids Stuck Inside forever
When the weather outside is rainy or downright freezing it is always a challenge to find things to entertain your kids. So with the contact tracing and mandatory quarantines, or temporary school at home that has swept the country it may become even more challenging to keep their little hearts and minds safe from fear. A lot of people are trying to save and cut back on expenses right now. They may be unsure if they will ... Read the Post...