15 of my best toy picks

Taking part in Works for Me Wednesday! A lot of toys have come through this house along with 4 kids in 8 years; a lot of toys have gone out too. We have moved 6 times since becoming parents and I refuse to move anything that isn’t worth its weight in gold. Good thing the [...]

Friday Favorite: A Chocolate Bar (How It’s Made)

This was our favorite read of the week.  How It’s Made: A Chocolate Bar by Sarah Ridley has lots of photos and interesting tidbits.  It follows the process from growing the cacao trees (cacao trees yield cocoa beans) in Africa to its very yummy end. As usual, there’s lots of opportunity for learning here: geography: [...]

Homeschooling for Free: 20 Science Resources

Check out all the posts covering multiple subjects in the Homeschooling for Free series. KidsHealth – health info, games, recipes, resources & activities about kids from birth to adolescence; sections for kids, teens & parents Women in Science – biographies of women who made a difference in science Science News for Kids – “Our goal [...]

Homeschooling for Free: 31 Social Studies Resources

Check out all the posts covering multiple subjects in the Homeschooling for Free series. Countries & Cultures Coloring Pages -multiple pages for several countries Xpeditions Lesson Plans – geography lesson plans organized by grade; by National Geographic Colouring Book of Flags – printable black & white images of just about every flag in the world [...]

Homeschooling for Free: 26 Fine Arts Resources

Check out all the posts covering multiple subjects in the Homeschooling for Free series. Art OnlyPencil Tutorials: Tips and Techniques for Pencil Drawing – be sure to check out his portfolio too–AMAZING! Famous Paintings Art Appreciation Lessons for Kids – activities, bios, worksheets and more Smithsonian American Art Museum: Interactives – videos & interactives on [...]

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