We are in our fifth week at home doing school. Isabella is independent, learning with her class via Google Meet and Google Classroom. She's able to get her work done on her own. I am thankful -- I don't know if I remember any 6th grade school work. Nate is in second grade. He has packets of worksheets, Zoom calls, YouTube videos to watch, Epic Books to read online and then we supplement his Bible and PE. Schooling with a second grade boy is NOT easy. So when Thinkfun reached out to me to try … [Read more...]
Print this Tracker for Your Kids’ Summer Reading Challenge
Reading is a requirement in our house. Thankfully, both of my kids love to read. Well, Isabella loves reading books. Nate still loves being read to. What's funny is, Nate is a better reader at 7 than Bella was. But, he prefers to be read to. Do you have book lovers in your house? Our local public library is our friend this summer. It's so lovely to visit and check out stacks of books. I've even added a library app and been checking out audio books for me. I just need to make more time … [Read more...]
Fun and Educational Holiday Gifts
My daughter is five and she is struggling with her language skills. There are about 5 sounds that she just can't say. It is worry us, so we've made an appointment with our family doctor to get a referral for a speech therapist. Do your children have any speech delays? When I had the opportunity to review amazing toys and games from Super Duper Publications that were fun but also helpful for children with language development, I was so happy. Plus, my daughter LOVES games. She pulls down a game … [Read more...]
Customized Math Tutoring with Tabtor Giveaway
Thank you Tabtor for sponsoring today's post. About Tabtor Tabtor is a revolutionary tutoring service that provides more customization, instant feedback, and more personalization. This makes tutoring fun for the student and efficient, all at a cost and engagement-level parents love! Personalization - Tabtor offers an extremely-personalized learning experience that is often not available in standard K-6 education. The Tabtor solution allows for customized worksheets for each individual … [Read more...]
Back to School with Scholastic Videos
Thank you Scholastic for sponsoring today's post. Just in time to get kids back-to-school and prepared for the classroom in the most enjoyable way come two new DVDs from the award-winning and family favorite Scholastic Storybook Treasures line. About Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late This latest installment in the nationally acclaimed, multi-award-winning Mo Willems DVD line from SCHOLASTIC STORYBOOK TREASURES™ features three animated adaptations of stories by the New York Times … [Read more...]
Educational Entertainment for Kids: The Magic School Bus DVDs
Thank you NewKideo for sponsoring today's post. My daughter LOVES Ms. Frizzle and her class in The Magic School Bus DVDs. I enjoy watching them with her too. They are fun and very educational. I have even heard of homeschool parents using them to supplement Science time at home. On July 30th two new The Magic School Bus DVDs were released: In a Pickle Revving Up The Magic School Bus: In a Pickle Ever wonder what's behind a peculiar smell? Viewers who hop aboard the bus for IN … [Read more...]
Zingo! To Go: An Educational Travel Game
We love having a fun yet educational travel game with us when we go to all over North America for my husband's work. (We travel so much, we have a lot of fun things we can do.) We are homeschooling our Princess and love to include games in her preschool homeschool time. So, when the opportunity arose to review Zingo! To Go from Thinkfun, I jumped at the chance. I knew my Princess would love this game that is for travel and like classic Bingo. About Zingo! To Go Take Zingo! zaniness on the … [Read more...]
