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When we started homeschooling, science was one of the subjects I was worried about helping my kiddos learn, but I have grown to love creating science unit studies so much. I always learn a lot too! Over the years, we’ve used several different types of resources for science. We’ve loved BookShark, Think Outside, and Kiwi Co crates. We’ve […]
I love to give FUN gifts to children, but I don’t want them just to be entertaining. I try to choose gifts that spark creativity or help kids learn a new skill. I love gifts that get kids interested in STEAM or learning about the world. I want the gifts I give to engage children […]
Have you heard of Art History Kids? If so, you know what I’m about to say! If not, consider yourself super lucky to have come across this post. Art History Kids is the online art history curriculum everyone needs to try. Filled, FILLED with lessons, activities, and resources, the creator and teacher, Lotus, provides everything […]
Have you ever traveled to China? Do you know what a xióngmão is? Have you ever seen one floss! Today is Multicultural Children’s Book Day, and as a part of the Multicultural Children’s Book Day celebration, I’m thrilled to be sharing with you one of Eugenia Chu’s children’s books, Brandon Goes to Beijing. Brandon is […]
Use the code curiosity to get 20% off on 1-year of Family Math Package + Get 6 Months FREE Math is a subject I struggled with when I was in school. I don’t want my children to have the same story. To offer them a different experience, I need resources that offer my homeschooler something […]
Hello, summer or a break from school. Hello, unstructured free time. Are your kids a friend or a foe regarding less structure? For some of us, schedule-free days are the best. For others, a feeling of unease quickly sets in when we don’t know what to do with ourselves, and we feel the B-word: BORED! […]
Research on naps, meditation, nature walks and the habits of exceptional artists and athletes reveals how mental breaks increase productivity, replenish attention, solidify memories and encourage creativity. Why Your Brain Needs More Downtime, Scientific American When I had my first child, I ignored the advice to rest when he napped or played quietly. I believed […]
An alarm on our Google dot rings; it is five o’clock, time to transition into the last part of the day. While the alarm can be a tad annoying, we need a gentle push in the evening. We are tired, and if we don’t intentionally choose how we spend our time, it’s easy to fall […]
Many years ago, a friend made my family a version of this simple curry dish. Buttery, creamy, and a little spicy, I immediately asked for the recipe. It shows up on our table a couple of times a month. My favorite part about this recipe is how versatile it is. Add chicken or don’t. Choose […]
Dear Reader, do you meal plan? I’ll be the first to admit that over the years I have tried all sorts of tips and tricks to make chores and the mundane easier. No matter how many different ways I’ve tried to embrace cleaning schedules, batch cooking, and coupon clipping, they don’t work for me. Meal […]
In our home, grilled cheese and soup make a gray day brighter. Egg scrambles, chicken pot pie, pesto pasta, and Friday’s homemade pizza warm more than just our bones. My friends, the crockpot and cast-iron skillet, rarely rest, and I am always on the lookout for recipes with words like hearty, cheesy, and easy that […]
Shopping for the holidays used to stress me out! Over the years I’ve found ways to keep holiday giving simple, and it’s actually become a lot of fun. I love making many of our gifts and focusing on a few things makes the season a lot less stressful. I try to keep these things in […]
A day in the life of my interest-led learners is simply that- a glimpse at one day. We don’t follow a schedule, so no two days look alike. Does that mean we wake up and wing it, with no clue what we’ll do until we’re doing it? No, I’m way too OCD for that. Does […]
I’m Sophia. I’m eight. I’ve never been to school because it doesn’t sound fun. My brother is going to school this year and I like that. I didn’t think I would. It’s fun being the only one at home because I can learn whatever I want, and I got to take over his dog walking […]
No matter if it’s a classroom, a shelf in the living room, or a bin in the kitchen, creating a space to learn and play helps encourage both! When I originally wrote this post, it was bittersweet for me to write. We were about to move from our home of eleven years. This was the […]
