Fred Rogers is my hero. I recommend his resources all of the time. You may be like me and grew up on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood (the show ran from 1968 – 2001). If you are, high five. If you don’t know who Fred Rogers is, I strongly encourage you to check out his teachings — […]
What are my family’s favorite online education resources for homeschooling? There are many *huge* lists of educational resources for families floating around. Honestly, it’s a little overwhelming. But we’ve been homeschooling for several years now and we have a few favorites that we keep coming back to. Here is my SHORT LIST. All of these
New to homeschooling and looking for tried and true resources for learning at home? Here is a great resource document put together by the members of the Seattle Homeschoolers Facebook Group in response to local school closures due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus.) Many of the resources, we have used ourselves. Some of them (library-specific) are region-focused,
I never, *ever* thought I’d be writing that title. It’s March 11, 2020. The World Health Organization just announced that we’re facing a pandemic. COVID-19 aka the Coronavirus is spreading across our globe. In the United States, the epicenter began in the Seattle area, literally a few miles from where we live. Today, after many
What’s a typical month look like education-wise for us? Our monthly Study Guide is a snapshot of what we’re learning about and what the kids are interested in. As a fellow homeschooling parent, I hope it helps inspire your education journey.
Calling all hummingbird enthusiasts! Here are some fun crafts & activities for families and classrooms. ✨ Design eco-friendly feeders, and even fold origami hummingbirds! We’ll explore their fascinating life cycle, create a collaborative story, and test our hummingbird knowledge with a song challenge. Plus, discover expert tips on attracting these feathered jewels to your backyard. Join us and unlock the magic of hummingbirds!
I am genuinely over-the-moon that January is in the rear view mirror. The winter months tend to drag on with little sunshine. This year, our family fought off a bad bug that disrupted our usual ebb and flow. But I digress. February is here and it’s near full to the brim with activity and learning.
Happy New Year! We took a bit of a break over the latter half of December but we’re back in the learning saddle with a renewed sense of wonder and a yearning for learning. Holidays of note this month: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is Monday, January 20. Chinese New Year (Rat) begins Saturday, January
