Lessons & Activities

The youngest finished her first Magic Tree House book last week for her homeschool reading program and she was so incredibly excited. I was excited for her as the reading level for …

The sun was shining, the summer air was a mere 77 degrees, and there was a light breeze rustling the leaf-heavy trees. Perfect. So, when Little Miss asked to play …

Now that she is older and has moved on, I hadn’t thought much about how important this skill really is for young learners. A fellow homeschool mom was telling me …

Today, Super G tells us all about cane toads and why you should go the other way if you find one. Did you know they can grow to be up …

We don’t recite it every morning in our homeschool (do they even still do that in public school classrooms?!), but they know it nonetheless. Rote memorization is the foundation of …

There’s been a lot of discussion over what we eat and how it impacts our energy levels and overall health. Junk food definitely means lower energy levels and less happy …

Today I found this amazing article called “How to Set Up a Minecraft Server for Your Kids” from Whitney over at Mommies with Style. It’s all about setting up your own Minecraft …

Okay, so I missed Friday for this free printable, but I was just so excited to show you the Chester’s Way Mouse Headband yesterday I couldn’t wait even a day to publish …

After all, homeschool kids are really no different than their public school counterparts when it comes to wanting a break after a long year.  Thankfully, there are plenty of businesses …

Whether you are having a huge barbeque or a quiet Independence Day this year, these crafts will make a nice addition to your celebration either way.  The crafts are quick …

Homeschooling can sometimes be challenging on those dayswhen no one seems to want to work, but with the right song to start the morning, it can make everything a bit better. …

Since we vacation in a New Jersey beach town with a fabulous boardwalk, there are plenty of opportunities for souvenir shopping. With souvenir shopping comes plenty of discussions about how …

I was introduced to it when I was a child and kept the worn, well-read copy with me throughout college. It’s the story of a young boy who uses a …

It’s our favorite week of the entire year. Despite being “done” school, we always seem to sneak learning into our trip. One of the ways we do it is by …

In Pennsylvania, one of the homeschooling requirements is that we keep a log of books that each child reads throughout the school year. When the kids were little I would …

It was a wonderfully warm 80 degrees last weekend – which of course spoiled us for the rest of the Spring – and our high today is supposed to be …

Word play activities are great learning tools all year round, but the holidays seem to make them even more fun than usual. These three Easter-themed activities are perfect for young …

The Easter Tissue Paper Cross allows your kiddos to be creative and show their own style while honoring the real reason we celebrate Easter. This craft is featured in the #AllThingsEaster extravaganza, …

To help ease your Easter prep anxiety, Mama Teaches has teamed up with 26 other amazing bloggers who are offering recipes, ideas, and more to help make yourEaster memorable! The lovely …

Get ready with a quick craft that is sure to bring out your child’s creativity. If you have a paper plate, colored construction paper, and some tape on hand, you …