How to Make Read Alouds Memorable with Amazing Hands-On Play

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Once upon a time, I had this idea of what our read alouds would look like. And while I have always been a huge proponent for play-based education, I didn’t really imagine play during our read-aloud time. Instead, I pictured our family snuggled up together under a cozy blanket with a teetering tower of delicious books…

Kaleidoscope Puzzle: A Color Mixing Logic Game

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If you have been following our site for any length of time, you know how I feel about ThinkFun’s one-player logic games. I love them. I cannot get enough of them. It is possible that I play these logic games as often – and even maybe more frequently- as my kids. I have yet to…

Challenge Kids to Get Creative with Awesome Homemade Games

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Today, I am sharing a super-simple idea that is sure to inspire both play and learning: homemade games! As a gameschooling family, we love to incorporate board games and play into our daily routine. One of my children’s favorite activities is to create homemade games. Some of these games are familiar classics, while others are…

6 Books for Teaching Map Skills

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I wrote this post ages ago, but it is still one of my favorite homeschool memories. These 6 books for teaching map skills are still favorites in our home. They have inspired so much learning and endless rabbit holes! I hope you enjoy them, too! 6 Amazing Books for Teaching Map Skills My kids love…

A Simple World Monuments Study with Books, Games, and Spielgaben!

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I haven’t shared a lazy unit study in a while, but today I have a super-simple world monuments study to share! Often, the best ideas are the simplest ones. Following a child’s lead is a wonderful way to make homeschooling easier and also to embrace current passions. Children learn so much when they are interested…

Sensory Processing Disorder Gift Guide

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Today I’m sharing the best gifts for sensory kids. I hope that this sensory processing disorder gift guide will help your family learn to manage and improve those important skills! Do you have a child who struggles with what I call sensory STUFF? What is sensory stuff? Well, it’s a catch-all term that I use…

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