We are having so much fun learning science in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership! If you haven't joined us there yet, it's never too late. Live classes take place twice a month and previously recorded lessons are waiting for you right now! What is No Sweat Nature Study LIVE? Twice a month, 1st-8th graders can take part in fun, interactive, LIVE science lessons with a nature ... Read More
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The Best Critical Thinking Games for Your Homeschool
Critical thinking games are the perfect way to teach and practice important thinking and decision making skills in your home. I've been using games as part of my plan of attack for years and it's been such a fun and challenging way to strengthen my children's ability to think and reason. Critical thinking is extremely important for everyone because it's the process by which we analyze and ... Read More
Nature Study is a Good Fit for Gifted Kids
There are definitely stereotypes when it comes to gifted kids. For instance, people might might picture an awkward boy or girl with glasses who plays chess and cello and snorts when he or she laughs. Parts of that may be true for some gifted kids, but they're often not at all like people expect them to be. Some have glasses, some play instruments, some are more interested in video games than ... Read More
15 of the Best Group Games for Families
These group games for families are perfect for any special gathering! Games have always been the go-to activity when family or friends get together because they are so much fun and keep everyone actively involved in the party. We don't have a giant extended family, but every holiday or birthday celebration will find the 10 of us gathered around the living room for at least a couple of ... Read More
A Homeschool Resume Can Help You Value Yourself as a Teacher
Please enjoy this guest post from Courtney Day about the encouragement you can find by writing a homeschool resume. It's such a great idea to help you realize your worth and see your successes as a homeschool teacher! “Congratulations, you’ve got the job! You’re hired!” “Huh? I didn’t... I’m sorry, what job?” I was trying to make sense of the words. He had woken me up to have this ... Read More
40+ Art and Handicraft Gifts That Kids Will Love
Time and again, research and anecdotal evidence have proven that creativity is as vital a trait as resilience or wit. Often creativity can be considered a skill, but it's such a broad concept that it is difficult to explain just how to practice such a skill. This list of art and handicraft gifts will help! Creativity can be applied to problem solving, writing, play, the creation of something ... Read More
24 of the Best Nature Study Gifts for Kids
Nature study has long been a cornerstone of our homeschool. It's an interactive and exciting mainstay that has come to be as much a part of our lives as our learning. We don't just notice nature when it's for science credit, we enjoy and appreciate it in our daily lives! Because nature study is so ingrained in our lifestyle, it's not uncommon for our family to give or receive gifts that relate ... Read More
Great Gifts for Horse Lovers
Horses are a lifelong love for my daughter. She has always gasped at the sight of horses grazing in a pasture, cleared the local library's shelves of all the horse-related books, and covered her walls with posters of wild stallions and prancing ponies. Gift giving occasions have never been great mysteries for anyone who knows her - anything with a horse, about a horse, or shaped like a horse is ... Read More
Gifts for Kids Who Love to Cook
Do you have a budding chef or a flourishing foodie at home, always at your elbow in the kitchen and wanting to mix, roll, bake, or glaze? Check out these gifts for kids who love to cook and find something for every skill level. You'll enjoy what they whip up for you almost as much as you'll love seeing their smiles! Whether you've got a sous chef or a culinary artist, there's bound to be fun ... Read More
How To Teach a Really Great Middle School Geology Study
It might sound pretty boring to consider teaching a middle school geology study. I mean, isn't geology just about rocks...and aren't rocks, well, just rocks? Geology is WAY more than "just" rocks! It's the study of everything about the earth's crust - what it's made of, how the amazing landforms were created, and what materials and processes make up various types of rocks. You might be ... Read More
Why Logic and Critical Thinking Matter in the Homeschool
Yes, logic and critical thinking really do matter. A lot, in fact. We all want children who can stop and think before they act, right? That takes logic and critical thinking. And, I bet at least one of your homeschooling goals is to raise a well-rounded child who can transition into successful adulthood? Well, that adult is going to need a healthy dose of logic and critical thinking ability. ... Read More
3 Things To Do When Nature Study is Boring
No parent has ever made it through the great journey of child-rearing without hearing two very frustrating words - "I'm bored!" Whether it's sitting in a church service, a lazy day at home, or even partaking in the wonders of nature, kids everywhere are just a few breaths or activities away from finding themselves simply unable to proceed without complaining that they're bored. Kids, though, ... Read More
