National School Choice Week Spotlights Education Choices
National School Choice Week will be held January 22-28 with one goal in mind: to raise public awareness of all types of education options.
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Big Fat Notebook Gives You Notes from Smartest Kid in Class
Transitioning to middle school? Learn how the Big Fat Notebook provides essential notes for Math, Science, and more.
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Travel Through Victorian Time Period at Sci-Tech Discovery Center Eyellusions
One reason we choose to homeschool our children is because of the ability to learn through doing. Being able to actually see and touch history is a huge part of our curriculum. On our travels, we visit museums and science centers in order to teach them all we can. But sometimes we don’t even have…
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Teaching Kids About Dia de los Muertos with Sugar Skulls
Being bi-racial means teaching my kids about two different cultures. Two different family traditions. Well, I say two. In actuality, we learn about a variety of cultures all over the world. But teaching them my family’s heritage is my favorite. As Halloween approaches, we also make sure the children know about Dia de los Muertos….
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Activities for Teaching Kids about Cinco de Mayo
Do you know why Mexicans celebrate Cinco de Mayo? The common misconception is that it is Mexico’s Independence Day. Actually, that is celebrated on September 16. Cinco de Mayo, the Fifth of May, is the holiday to celebrate the Battle of Puebla, which took place on May 5, 1862. I know. What is that? Cinco de…
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4 Ways to Teach Kids About Earth Day
Earth Day falls on April 22 each year. It actually began way back in 1970 (the decade I was born) but I honestly don’t remember hearing much about until my early twenties. I am not sure why. Perhaps it was overlooked by my parents, in my area, or simply not the holiday is has become to…
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4 Activities to Teach Kids About Easter
Four activities to help kids understand the Biblical teachings of the Easter holiday in a fun, kid-friendly way.
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Explore and Discover More at the Perot Museum in Dallas
Did you know that in just 2 years, the Perot Museum in Dallas has seen over 2 million visitors?! It has also been voted as one of the top 10 museums in the country. Going to the Perot Museum is quite an adventure in learning and discovery is obviously a fact millions have proven to…
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Boxing Day Traditions around the World : Little Passports
Disclosure: As a Little Passports Ambassador, my kids receive monthly kits from “Around the World” to enjoy. The post may also contain affiliate links. Regardless, all opinions are 100% my own. Although we don’t celebrate Boxing Day shopping online in the United States, Sam, Sofia, and the rest of the team at Little Passports will…
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Online Learning for Kids – ABCmouse
Disclosure: The subscription I received and prizing are both courtesy of ABCmouse.com. Regardless, all opinions are 100% my own. My girls are pretty tech savvy. I mean, both of their parents are bloggers. With me as their mom, they’ve pretty much been on the computer since they were in the womb. Therefore, they tend to…
