Becky Grant 
Today, we’re off to Africa. So, hop in your imaginary airplane and sing the continent song on the way! You’ll find a link to this free download on teacherspayteachers here. This post is designed to be used as a menu of activities. Choose the ones that best suit your child’s age and interests. Bon voyage! … Read more Virtrual Trip Around the World for Homeschoolers – Africa
Hello! Today we’re off to explore the continent of Asia. Here are some common greetings from various parts of Asia. Choose one and use it all day for practice. Teach the family your new greeting! Greetings from various countries in Asia konnichiwa (pronounced “kone-nee-chee-wah”) (Japan) ni hao (pronounced “nee haow”) (China) Namaste (pronounced “nuh-muh-stay” rather … Read more Virtual Trip Around the World for Homeschoolers – Asia
The following activities are designed to be used as a menu. Pick and choose the activities most suited to your child’s age and interests. They may be done over one day or many. Here’s a link to Day 1 of our virtual trip around the world for homeschoolers. Today we fly to Europe! So, get … Read more Virtual Trip Around the World for Homeschoolers – Europe
The following activities are designed to be used as a menu. Pick and choose the options that best suit your child’s age and interests. These activities can be done over one day or many. So, without further ado, let’s travel! Get Ready to Go! Place those suitcases by the door. When you’re kids wake-up today, … Read more Virtual Trip Around the World for Homeschoolers – South America
Introduction I don’t know about your kids, but my kids need structure and routine during this time of physical distancing. Next week is spring break. Our teachers will finally get a well-deserved break, but as parents this leaves us without a daily routine. Since we’re unable to physically go away, I’ve decided to take my … Read more Virtual Trip Around the World for Homeschoolers
Your child has started reading. Hooray! This opens up an entirely new world. He/she is decoding using knowledge of letter sounds. But what about all those words that don’t follow the rules? Back in the early 80s, my first grade teacher put these words in jail. She had a bulletin board featuring an actual jail … Read more Help Children Read and Spell Sight Words – Sight Word Practice for Kids
As people go into lockdown or self-isolate around the world, it’s especially important to stay connected with family and friends. If your children are home from school right now, here are a few ideas to keep them virtually connected to friends and family members and encourage their creativity in the process. Children’s Creative Project Menu … Read more Stay Connected With Friends and Family – Creative Projects for Children
Phonics/Vocabulary Activities for Active Kids Stuck at Home It’s only the first day of school closures and your kids are already going crazy cooped up in the house. You’re trying to work from home and get them to complete school work at the same time. I get it! Your children need to be active, but … Read more Phonics/Vocabulary Activities for Active Kids Stuck at Home
Your local school has just closed. Now, you’re stuck at home with your kids for the unforeseeable future. Your children may be feeling anxious and unsettled. Or, they may view this as an extended holiday and time for playing video games and watching TV. You don’t want your kids watching TV all day, but you … Read more 3 Ideas to Get Children Writing and Brighten Someone’s Day
Establishing routines for children does not need to be challenging. And, when you do it effectively, it’ll make your parental workload so much lighter. Imagine how you’d feel if you woke-up and found your child fully dressed with his/her bed made and teeth brushed. This is what happens when you establish routines at home with … Read more Establishing Routines for Children Will Make Your Life as a Parent Easier