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5 Great Books to Read This Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is a day in Canada on November 11th. We stop and think about those who have served are are serving our country in times of war, conflict and peace. It is often a difficult topic to cover with children because war is not a positive experience. However, books are a great way to […]
37+ Sensory Activities For Preschoolers You Can Make At Home
Looking for some sensory activities for preschoolers? Here is a list of lots of ideas which you can use to provide your young learner with some quality sensory play time. These activities focus on using the senses – sight, smell, touch, taste, and sound – in order to expand learning skills. Sensory play is an […]
Sensory Play: Why & How to Add It To Your Homeschool Preschool
The early learning years are all about exploring the world with their five senses which is why we should consider including sensory activities for preschoolers in their homeschooling experiences. Sensory play might just seem like a big mess for parents, but to kids – they are not only a lot of fun, but provide information […]
Easy Homemade Playdough Recipes (Cooked & No Cook Options)
Playdough is a staple sensory activity of childhood and one that you don’t have to spend a lot of money on in order to enjoy. In my years working with children, I’ve used many variations of recipes to make my own playdough. It’s simple and quick and easy to adapt to make extra special. Here […]
12 Great Ways to Learn About Canadian Provinces and Territories
Do you want your kids to learn all about Canadian Provinces and Territories? Here we have rounded up some great resources as well as some hands-on activities that can help you and your kids learn more about our country! Apple Press Books Age Range: Grade 1-6 depending on the book chosen Apple Press has a […]
How to Start a Homeschool Support Group
Homeschool support is an extremely important part of your homeschool. Support groups of many types exist across Canada. There might be one or more near you! If so, join one! But what happens if there isn’t a group in your area, or there isn’t one that meets your needs? You can start a homeschool support […]
How to Homeschool Multiple Kids Successfully
Families come in all different sizes. My family has 5 kids. 3 older ones and then a 6 year gap to the younger 2. It’s made for some interesting challenges as I tried to figure out how exactly to navigate homeschooling multiple kids. Many families who homeschool multiple kids wonder how to actually make it […]
How to Start a Homeschool Co-op: An Easy Start Up Guide
Homeschool co-ops are a great way to socialize and fit in some group learning. If you’re sold on the idea of co-ops, but there isn’t one in your community, what can you do? Start your own homeschool co-op! However, you might have come to this article and not know what a homeschool co-op is, so […]
Ten Ways to Cope on a Bad Homeschool Day
Bad days…we’ve all had them. The kind of day where nothing is really going right. Your patience is thin. You don’t know how you’re going to make it through the day. The kids aren’t listening. Maybe you aren’t feeling the best. Or maybe someone didn’t sleep well the night before. These days are part of […]
7 Homeschooling Pitfalls (And How To Avoid Them)
According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a pitfall is “a hidden or not easily recognized danger or difficulty”. There are many common homeschooling pitfalls! Discover what homeschool pitfalls exist and how to avoid them. Buying Too Much Curriculum This is a very common pitfall of homeschoolers. It often happens to new homeschoolers, but long-term homeschoolers are not […]
How to use the Canadian Curriculum Checklists
Available on my website are some resources known simply as “curriculum checklists.” These are popular downloads for many reasons, but you might be wondering what they are, whether you need to use them as a homeschooler, and how exactly they can be useful. What are the Curriculum Checklists? In Canada, education is handled at a […]
What to Consider When Buying or Selling Used Curriculum in Canada
Do you want to save some money and buy used books and homeschool curriculum? Or maybe you have a pile of books that you are done with and you’re looking for ways to sell it? Where do you start? Where to Buy and Sell Used Curriculum Let’s start with where you can both buy and […]