A LONG time ago, I created Montessori-style Supreme Court Justice cards that could be used to play matching or memory style games. I recently updated those cards to include all the most recent Justices, since there have been 3 replacements since I created the original set. To go along with those ...
Word on the Street Junior
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!This game can best be described as a mental tug of war over letters of the alphabet. And who doesn't love tug of war? Even my four year old enjoys playing it and benefits from the experience. This educational game helps with letter recognition, spelling, creative thinking, and cooperation. ...
Forbidden Island
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Forbidden Island is currently our family's favorite game. My kids range in age from 4 to 10. It is important to me that despite this wide difference in ages, we find ways to all have fun together. There are two aspects of Forbidden Island that make it perfect for kids of disparate ages. First, it is ...
Fifth Grade Minimalist Math Curriculum
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Ever since my oldest was in first grade, I have forgone using a traditional math curriculum in our homeschool in favor of my minimalist approach. Rather than doing tons and tons of math problems every day, my kids do ten problems a week. Each week, those ten problems are selected from ten different ...
Nanette’s Baguette
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Mo Willems is our favorite. There are several spots on this blog where I publicly declare my belief that he is a genius. However, when I read this book to my kids, aged 4 to 10 years, I did not tell them that Willems was the author. It is not immediately recognizable as his work. They all still ...
Gameschooling 101: A Review
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!I have taken all of Cait from My Little Poppies courses. I'm hoping at some point to go back and review her Lazy Unit Studies and Read Aloud courses as well, but as I just finished Gameschooling 101 (affiliate link), I thought I should write this one while it is still fresh in my mind. If you know ...
Top 10 Family Christmas Movies
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Christmas movies are a wonderful, family friendly way to get in the Christmas spirit. Throughout the year, we have family movie night once a week. However, during the holiday season, we up our movie viewing considerably. I grew up watching Christmas movies with my grandmother and I have such fond ...
Raddish Kids Review
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!I have been waiting to write this review of the Raddish Kids subscription program for a long time. I initially had some reservations about recommending this service, which I will detail below. However, after nearly 3 years, I have figured out how to use this cooking club box in a way that best ...
If You Plant a Seed
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!This book really has it all...gorgeous illustrations, an easily understood plot, hilarious moments, and a sweet moral. All of my kids (ages 4 to 10 years) and I thought it was delightful. If You Plant a Seed Details Title: If You Plant a SeedAuthor/Illustrator: Kadir NelsonPublication Year: ...
Chloe and the Lion
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!It's not very often you find a picture book that is completely original and hilarious. This is one of those inventive, creative finds that opens kids' minds to new possibilities and helps them think outside of the box. Chloe and the Lion Details Title: Chloe and the LionAuthor: Mac ...