DISCLOSURE: Affiliate links are used on this site and may be used in this post. 28 Ways to Celebrate National Play-Doh DayDid you know that September 16th is National Play-Doh Day?! I was shocked to learn that one of my childhood favorites had its own day! The mere mention of the name brings me back … Continue reading 28 Ways to Celebrate National Play-Doh Day
Teaching Your Child About the U.S. Presidential Election Process
DISCLOSURE: Affiliate links are used on this site and may be used in this post. TEACHING YOUR CHILD ABOUT THE U.s. presidential ELECTION Process In case you could not tell from your Facebook feed or the number of political ads running on television – it is an election year! Presidential elections sure do drum up … Continue reading Teaching Your Child About the U.S. Presidential Election Process
30 Ways to Celebrate the Lenten Season in Your Homeschool
DISCLOSURE: Affiliate links are used on this site and may be used in this post. 30 Ways to Celebrate the Lenten Season in Your Homeschool Today marks the beginning of the Lenten season for those of the Christian faith around the world. Originating as an annual Catholic tradition, Lent has evolved into a widespread custom … Continue reading 30 Ways to Celebrate the Lenten Season in Your Homeschool
Homeschool Evaluations FAQ: Top Ten List
Guest post by: Lauren Snider It's the time of year to start thinking about homeschool evaluations! If you have never completed a homeschool evaluation before, the idea can be daunting. But, the process is actually much simpler than you might expect. Our friend and homeschool evaluator, Lauren, took the time to lay out the top … Continue reading Homeschool Evaluations FAQ: Top Ten List
Book Review: Anna, Kid Engineer
DISCLOSURE: Affiliate links are used on this site and may be used in this post. View my full disclosure policy. Recently I was given the opportunity to review an advance copy of a new children's book, Anna, Kid Engineer by Dr. Shenek Alston. Coming from a home that truly valued a strong education, Alston has … Continue reading Book Review: Anna, Kid Engineer
Homeschool Discounts in Pittsburgh + Free Homeschool ID Card
DISCLOSURE: Affiliate links are used on this site and may be used in this post. Did you know that you could benefit from certain educator discounts as a homeschool family? Many national companies participate in discount programs to help educators cut some of their overall costs. But, I was pleasantly surprised to learn about some wonderful … Continue reading Homeschool Discounts in Pittsburgh + Free Homeschool ID Card
Peeps Easter Activities: Homeschool Edition
DISCLOSURE: Affiliate links are used on this site and may be used in this post. Easter is almost here which means it's time for a childhood classic...PEEPS! Honestly, I've never been a big fan of actually eating them myself. But, I have found them useful in a variety of other ways this time of year. From … Continue reading Peeps Easter Activities: Homeschool Edition
Magic Tree House Activities
DISCLOSURE: Affiliate links are used on this site and may be used in this post. On my son's 7th birthday, he received two new books to add to his chapter book library. As a lover of dinosaurs, he was immediately taken with the first book in the series entitled Dinosaurs Before Dark. If you are … Continue reading Magic Tree House Activities
Homeschool Advice for the Working Dad
Guest post by: Joshua Ian Lee DISCLOSURE: Affiliate links are used on this site and may be used in this post. There was a break in my employment not too long ago. With that break came great opportunity to support my wife, who incidentally doubles as my children's teacher. I got to witness first-hand the … Continue reading Homeschool Advice for the Working Dad
How to Engage Your Inquiry-Based Homeschool Student
Guest post by: Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas It is always a pleasure to encounter others in the homeschool community in the Pittsburgh area. Recently, when reviewing some of the valuable workshops provided by Phipps Conservatory, I discovered that the educator of some of the classes was a former homeschool student herself! When Dr. Wheeler-Dubas agreed to share … Continue reading How to Engage Your Inquiry-Based Homeschool Student