Games are wonderful additions to any homeschool. In fact, we typically play at least one game a day – sometimes even gameschooling for an entire day! Not only do games bring joy and lightheartedness to the school day, they can help teach new concepts and practice old ones. One of the most important reasons I…
Christmas stockings are a long held tradition in the West household. Of all the gifts around the Christmas tree, it seems the stockings are the most anticipated – which is why we save them until the very last. I remember feeling the same way as a little girl. There’s just something extra special about finding…
Have you ever wondered which are the best language arts games to use in your homeschool? There are so many options out there, but not every game is both educational and fun. I’ve pulled together a list of more than 20 games (and a few manipulatives) that I have used to get my kids excited…
I love gameschooling! Lately, we’ve found ourselves playing the best science games in our stash over and over again. Eli has been learning about compounds, body parts, and animals. He’s been practicing physics, coding, and scientific thinking. Playing games is such a family-fun, hands-on method for adding some sneaky science into our day. Eli rarely…
‘Tis the season for gift giving! In fact, in my home, it’s not just a Christmas gift season – we have a birthday boy in December, too. I hope these educational gifts lists help you find perfect gifts for the kiddos in your life! I’ve always been a big believer in giving educational gifts whenever…
(This post contains affiliate links and links to my business website, Shining Dawn Books.) Games for Homeschooling? During my workshops about creative homeschooling and living math, I often talk about incorporating games into the school schedule. If your family has an established game night, you probably already know how educational many board and card games…
Homeschooling in December can be rough. Everyone needs a bit of a break from the monotony of the regular homeschooling schedule. Because of this, some families choose to take the entire month off from homeschooling. Others, switch the curriculum to focus on the preparations of Christmas and turning the hearts of their children toward the…
Having a home full of the best art supplies for kids will help foster your children’s ability to express themselves. Art keeps them busy doing something far more constructive than using electronics or watching TV. And that comes in handy… especially during the winter months. Being cooped up inside can make everyone go a little…
Is your family in the car more often than you care to admit? Would you like some ideas to creatively homeschool in the car to redeem some of the time spent riding to co-op, ballet, music lessons, ball practice, chess club, or doctor’s appointments? If so, you’ll love this blog post! Hours spent in the…
When most of us begin homeschooling, we want (or even believe we need) a dedicated homeschool room. We see other parents posting pictures of their Ikea-style rooms with desks and shelves, cubby holes, and colorful decorations, and we envy them. For whatever reason, we believe we need a room like that in order to be…
Do you need a convincing list of reasons to homeschool gifted children to assure you that it’s really okay to keep advanced and/or talented kids at home? These 101 reasons are really just the start. I could have added one or two hundred more to the list! In my years of experience homeschooling and teaching…
These days, it seems like hands-on homeschool is a buzzword of sorts. What’s all the fuss about? Let’s define hands-on first. It’s best to define hands-on first because I think its overall meaning might surprise you. You see, hands-on learning can actually mean several things. Most obvious, hands-on means “touching” things during lessons. For instance,…
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