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Hamburger and French Flies: A Barn Swallow’s Story- A Book Review
Title: Hamburger and French Flies: A Barn Swallow’s StoryAuthor and Illustrator: Carol KentPublisher: Friesen Press, 2022Age Range: Grade 3-7Location: New Brunswick Book Summary Hamburger and French Flies: A Barn Swallow’s Story is the incredible true story of a barn swallow who survived against harrowing odds. Knocked from its nest when only days old, Raven was […]
10 Free Family Day Ideas For Quality Family Time
Many provinces in Canada have a special day in February which either celebrates the uniqueness of that province or encourages families to spend time together. Here are ten free fun ideas to do with your family on this special day – or any day that you would like to have some quality family time. 1. […]
Easy Birdwatching With Kids
If you have a window, you have a portal into easy birdwatching with your kids. Children are fascinated by nature. Here are some tips, resources, activities, and even a simple journal you can use with your kids as you watch birds in your backyard (or out exploring the world together.) Birdwatching Tips To Make it […]
18 Great Canadian Black History Resources
In 1995, Canada officially recognized February as Black History Month. Black Canadians have made a significant contribution to Canada’s history and culture, so this month is intended to celebrate and honour them. If you are searching for resources to teach Canadian Black History in your homeschool, here are some books, lesson plans, and more. Educational […]
The Complete Parent’s Guide to Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders. Medically unstable. Hospitalization. All these are words that no parent expects or wants to hear. But it happened to us, and although I’m not an expert – I do want to help any other parent who is dealing with a similar struggle and doesn’t know what to do. In this blog post, we […]
How to Celebrate Family Literacy Day
Every year, on January 27th, it’s Family Literacy Day. Hosted by ABC Life Literacy Canada, the day is designed to bring awareness to families about the importance of even 15 minutes a day of literacy in your home. Literacy Activity Ideas Here are 10 ways to help foster a love of books and reading as well […]
How to Celebrate Chinese New Year With Your Kids
One of the most amazing things about Canada is our multiculturalism. The diversity of the people who live in our country gives us the opportunity to explore, discover, and participate in celebrations from many different cultures and peoples – like Chinese New Year. What and When is Chinese New Year Chinese New Year is typically […]
World in a Box – A Geography Subscription Box for Kids
Kids love getting things in the mail. It’s even better when their mail is full of something fun and engaging – like a geography subscription box for kids from Canadian company: World in a Box. In this post, I want to introduce you to this company and share our experience with one of their boxes. […]
How to Homeschool Preschool Without Pulling Your Hair Out
If you have decided to homeschool and you have a young child, you might be wondering how to homeschool preschool. You might be feeling a sense of overwhelm and confusion as you look for options and information. Preschool doesn’t have to be complicated. You don’t need a full curriculum to be successful – just have […]
Must-Try Educational Board Games For Your Family
Board games aren’t just for fun. They offer a stimulating and engaging way to provide educational content to your day. Whether you want to introduce, review, or master skills – educational board games are a great way to sneak in some learning while spending quality time with your family. This post contains affiliate links. Language […]
Year In Review & New Year Worksheets
As another year comes to a close, this is a good opportunity to reflect on the past year and to think ahead to the upcoming one. These year in review worksheets will help. >>> DOWNLOAD THE YEAR IN REVIEW <<< This year in review printable has 2 pages. The first is looking back at the […]
2cool4school.org – A Complete (and FREE) Homeschool Video Curriculum
There’s no question that homeschooling (well, any schooling) can sometimes be a drag for both parents and kids. No matter how fun and engaging you try to make the lessons, there are bound to be days (or maybe weeks?) when it just feels like boring old school. You know, the kind of schooling you picture […]