I will be the first person to acknowledge that I'm not an expert at education. However, I have been in academia my entire life, and have taught at every level (including kindergarten, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, & 11th grades, undergrad, and graduate courses- I even have some experience with academics in prison), and now I'm teaching my own littles at home. My focus is more than just basic morality & earthly success. Those things just aren't enough. Instead, my main focus is spiritual depth & God's purpose (2 Peter 1:12-15). I use education as a medium to teach the most important things (characteristics I focus on) . I don't have one philosophy for teaching. I have many. I use what works since each child is different. I want to share with you some of what I have been doing in our home classroom, and hopefully you can incorporate some of these activities into your own home classroom.
Our Favorite Homeschool Resources!
Library Project Unit Study
Our Favorite Homeschool Resources!
Library Project Unit Study
"Do you school year-round?"
A Day in the Life of An Accidental Homeschooler
Scones for Tea Time
Bees, Butterflies, & Flowers {Free Printable!}
Spring Showers {Free Printable}
Sending Valentines {Free Printable!}
Behavior Punch Cards {Free Printable!}
Astronomy & Geography Book List
Shepherd's Dinner: Christmas Activity
Winter Sleigh Activity
Winter Book List
Winter Activity Pack- FREE Printable
Hot Cocoa- FREE Printable
Christmas Cookie- FREE Printable
Christmas Lights: Math & Handwriting FREE Printable
Christmas Activity Pack
Tree Trimming: FREE Math & Handwriting Printable
Top 5 Picture Book Authors (and what I look for in a picture book)
Autumn Acorns: Math & Handwriting Activities {Free!}
Pumpkin Seeds: Math & Handwriting Activities {Free!}
Apple Unit- Engaging Ways to Teach Your Preschooler All About Apples!
Second Mornings for this Season of Life
Falling Leaves {FREE Printable}
Autumn Activities {FREE Printable!}
Brave Grown Spaces
Summer Book Haul
Part One ~ Part Two ~ Part 3
Apple Seeds
Treasure Jar Learning Activities + FREE Download
Back to School Muffins
Clams & Pearls- Summer Learning Activities + Free Download
Number Sight Words with 3 activities (and 7 content areas!)
Best Books for the Homeschooling Mom
Fish'n, Learnin', & Snack'n
Three Engaging Preschool Activities for Learning about Measurement
America and Our World: Books & Activities for Learning and Celebrating!
Waterbeads: Sensory Play
Using Kwikstixs
The Ticket Jar
One Octopus + Eight Learning Concepts
An Entire Unit on the Letter 'I'- an example with lots of free downloads
Five Senses Clip Cards with Various Levels- FREE!
Days of the Week, Season, & Songs.....ALL FREE!
An Entire Unit on the Letter 'S'- an example with lots of free downloads
How do you pick age-appropriate objectives? What is your schedule? What are your plans for homeschooling? Favorite preschool resources?
Fourth of July Fun
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Cards- FREE!
If You Give a Dog a Donut- ENTIRE Literature Unit with NINE Activities!!!
Creative Activities with Do-A-Dot Printables
Painting Textures
Toothbrush Phonics
Months of the Year- FREE flashcards AND Song
Fine Motor Tools for Preschoolers
Easter Egg Tubes
Books & Building Creative Brains
Leprechaun Paint
Easter Chocolate Numbers + FREE Download
Composition Notebook Ideas: Affordable & Minimal Planning
Coffee Break Bag OR Educational Busy Bag
Pipe Cleaner Tracing + FREE Download
Chain Counting + FREE Download
How We Display Our Schoolwork
Testing Dolls- Assessing Comprehension
Color Clip Cards- FREE Customize-able Download!
Firefighter Unit
Scripture Practice for Kids
Donut Dice + FREE Printable
Glow in the Dark Activity
Snowball Counting
What Do YOU Do with Your Christmas Cards AFTER Christmas?
Ice Tray Activities for All Seasons
Christmas Book a Day Tradition
Elf on the Shelf- Cheap & Easy Style
Christmas Tree Clip Counting + FREE Download
Cornucopia Countdown
Pudding Letters + FREE Download
The BEST Fall Fun Activities for Preschoolers
Bridging Science with the Alphabet
Patterns of Fall + FREE Download
Fall Cork Art
Pumpkin Pie Book Art
Dump Truck Pumpkin Counting + FREE Download
Sorting Textures & Shapes for Fall
Festive Fall Leaves, Sorting, AND Conversation!
Five *FREE* Number Activities
Marble Jug Motor Skills- Colors, Math, & Fine Motor Skills
Salt Tray + FREE Download!!!
Colorful Fun Noodle Letters
Road Trip Ready with ZERO Screen Time Options
One Room School House- Our Homeschool Space
Activities for HOT Summer Months
Leftover Easter Egg Numbers
Flashcards for Women
Birdfeeder: Fun for Kids & Adults
Roll. Write. Count. + FREE Download
Books For Character Conversations
Education Birthday Gifts for a THREE Year Old!
Snack Time Counting Fun + FREE Download
A Day in the Life of An Accidental Homeschooler
Scones for Tea Time
Bees, Butterflies, & Flowers {Free Printable!}
Spring Showers {Free Printable}
Sending Valentines {Free Printable!}
Behavior Punch Cards {Free Printable!}
Astronomy & Geography Book List
Shepherd's Dinner: Christmas Activity
Winter Sleigh Activity
Winter Book List
Winter Activity Pack- FREE Printable
Hot Cocoa- FREE Printable
Christmas Cookie- FREE Printable
Christmas Lights: Math & Handwriting FREE Printable
Christmas Activity Pack
Tree Trimming: FREE Math & Handwriting Printable
Top 5 Picture Book Authors (and what I look for in a picture book)
Autumn Acorns: Math & Handwriting Activities {Free!}
Pumpkin Seeds: Math & Handwriting Activities {Free!}
Apple Unit- Engaging Ways to Teach Your Preschooler All About Apples!
Second Mornings for this Season of Life
Falling Leaves {FREE Printable}
Autumn Activities {FREE Printable!}
Brave Grown Spaces
Summer Book Haul
Part One ~ Part Two ~ Part 3
Apple Seeds
Treasure Jar Learning Activities + FREE Download
Back to School Muffins
Clams & Pearls- Summer Learning Activities + Free Download
Number Sight Words with 3 activities (and 7 content areas!)
Best Books for the Homeschooling Mom
Fish'n, Learnin', & Snack'n
Three Engaging Preschool Activities for Learning about Measurement
America and Our World: Books & Activities for Learning and Celebrating!
Waterbeads: Sensory Play
Using Kwikstixs
The Ticket Jar
One Octopus + Eight Learning Concepts
An Entire Unit on the Letter 'I'- an example with lots of free downloads
Five Senses Clip Cards with Various Levels- FREE!
Days of the Week, Season, & Songs.....ALL FREE!
An Entire Unit on the Letter 'S'- an example with lots of free downloads
How do you pick age-appropriate objectives? What is your schedule? What are your plans for homeschooling? Favorite preschool resources?
Fourth of July Fun
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Cards- FREE!
If You Give a Dog a Donut- ENTIRE Literature Unit with NINE Activities!!!
Creative Activities with Do-A-Dot Printables
Painting Textures
Toothbrush Phonics
Months of the Year- FREE flashcards AND Song
Fine Motor Tools for Preschoolers
Easter Egg Tubes
Books & Building Creative Brains
Leprechaun Paint
Easter Chocolate Numbers + FREE Download
Composition Notebook Ideas: Affordable & Minimal Planning
Coffee Break Bag OR Educational Busy Bag
Pipe Cleaner Tracing + FREE Download
Chain Counting + FREE Download
How We Display Our Schoolwork
Testing Dolls- Assessing Comprehension
Color Clip Cards- FREE Customize-able Download!
Firefighter Unit
Scripture Practice for Kids
Donut Dice + FREE Printable
Glow in the Dark Activity
Snowball Counting
What Do YOU Do with Your Christmas Cards AFTER Christmas?
Ice Tray Activities for All Seasons
Christmas Book a Day Tradition
Elf on the Shelf- Cheap & Easy Style
Christmas Tree Clip Counting + FREE Download
Cornucopia Countdown
Pudding Letters + FREE Download
The BEST Fall Fun Activities for Preschoolers
Bridging Science with the Alphabet
Patterns of Fall + FREE Download
Fall Cork Art
Pumpkin Pie Book Art
Dump Truck Pumpkin Counting + FREE Download
Sorting Textures & Shapes for Fall
Festive Fall Leaves, Sorting, AND Conversation!
Five *FREE* Number Activities
Marble Jug Motor Skills- Colors, Math, & Fine Motor Skills
Salt Tray + FREE Download!!!
Colorful Fun Noodle Letters
Road Trip Ready with ZERO Screen Time Options
One Room School House- Our Homeschool Space
Activities for HOT Summer Months
Leftover Easter Egg Numbers
Flashcards for Women
Birdfeeder: Fun for Kids & Adults
Roll. Write. Count. + FREE Download
Books For Character Conversations
Education Birthday Gifts for a THREE Year Old!
Snack Time Counting Fun + FREE Download
The Bunny System for Discipline + FREE Download
Heart-Oriented Correction + FREE Download
Sticker Matching & Numbers with TWO Levels
Collection of Easter Activities for Preschoolers
Easter Books for Preschoolers
Egg Holes for Preschoolers
Easter Egg Catching- A Fine Motor Task
Easter Egg Color Counting + FREE Download
Easter Egg Color Puzzle {FREE Activity}
The Montessori Approach- Activities, Books, & Stations
St. Patrick's Day Gifts & Crafts for Preschoolers
Weather Activities for Preschoolers
St. Patrick's Day Activities for Preschoolers
Cereal Numbers
Chalkboard Tracing
Valentine's Cork Painting
Valentine's Day Craft Ideas
Fine Motor Loops
Characteristics to Teach
Educational & Fun Christmas Activities
Christmas Books for Children
Christmas in July Party
Fall Books for Children
Popsicle Puzzles
Toys for Toddler Learning
Toddler Learning Gift Ideas
Best Books for Toddlers- First Edition
Oh The Places You'll Go with Scripture + FREE Download
Alphabet Scripture Flash Cards + FREE Download
Tummy Time Artwork
