When I was in school, I enjoyed history. I am not sure what was so fascinating about it because looking back there was nothing exciting about the teaching or subject. I actually think it was more that I just enjoyed learning and history didn't involve math. Now that I am homeschooling our children, I really… Continue reading Famous Figures of the American Revolution ~ Paper Figures for Learning
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Bringing Medieval Heroes to Life with Epic Heroes & Heroines of the Middle Ages
I love finding resources that allow my children to learn by doing. History can be a bit dry for children if all they are doing is reading from a textbook. But when history becomes something they can see, touch, create, and play with, those lessons can become so much more memorable. We had the opportunity to… Continue reading Bringing Medieval Heroes to Life with Epic Heroes & Heroines of the Middle Ages
Anti-Virus from SmartGames ~ A Timberdoodle Review
After seeing the first word Anti-Virus you might think I want to ask you about your computer protection. But that is not what I am here to talk about with you today. Instead, I've got a fun, unique, and increasingly challenging game to tell you about. Being a homeschooling mom of two kiddos that are… Continue reading Anti-Virus from SmartGames ~ A Timberdoodle Review
Build, Create, and Learn with ibrick!
My son, Eli loves to build with LEGO's and when I say love, I mean it! He can see something in a movie, a book, or in the environment and immediately think "I need to build or recreate that with LEGO's. My husband and I often will be sitting in our living room and smile… Continue reading Build, Create, and Learn with ibrick!
Simply Draw with Bob Parson ~ A Timberdoodle Review
My kids love to draw, but the last time I took a drawing class was in 8th grade. While I like to be creative in making things, drawing is not an area I was invested time into. So I need to be able to find an art curriculum that requires little instruction or demonstration for… Continue reading Simply Draw with Bob Parson ~ A Timberdoodle Review
The Life We Build 