Lessons & Activities

There are few things as exciting to watch than a child who is captivated by science. From the time children are able to start exploring the world around them, their …

Bring curiosity to life with homeschool science! It’s Homeschool Science Week at MamaTeaches and I am so excited to share some ideas with you to make science come alive for …

Do your kids love history? This Time Capsule: Medieval England Unit Study might be the perfect homeschool curriculum for them! My children have always loved knights and anything Medieval England …

Although dinosaurs have been extinct for approximately 65 million years, kids’ fascination with these creatures is still thriving. From The Land before Time to museum displays, we keep our children interested in …

Today, we celebrate our freedom with fireworks and barbeques, decorations and vacations. These seven 4th of July crafts for kids are the perfect way to teach children the history of …

The 4th of July is a day filled with food, fun, and flags, but what do your children know about why we celebrate on that day? The history of American …

Since writing is not my children’s favorite thing in the world to do – especially during the summer – I have to get creative when it comes to journaling. This summer, we’ll …

Unfortunately, last year I spent it sick in a hotel room in New Orleans while at a conference. Not. Fun. This year, I’m determined to make up for it. Since …

We’ve talked about Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Rosa Parks, and Eleanor Roosevelt. It’s been a fascinating look at some of our countries figures and how they all have …

These five space crafts will be sure to delight. From stars to moons and everything in between, outer space fascinates most children at some point in their lives. The Science Sleuths: …

Whether it’s too rainy for an Easter egg hunt or you want to help your children celebrate the holiday, these quick and easy Easter crafts for kids are the perfect …

One of the favorite activities around here is to ride bikes. In fact, if they could ride them year round, my kids would be outside all day every day. As …

Do trips to the library result in your kid bringing back more DVDs to watch than books to read? When you want your children to experience the joys of reading, …

It is true what they say, by not learning from history we are doomed to repeat it, so it is a good idea that we make history interesting for our …

As homeschoolers, we go through a lot of craft supplies and have been known to spend hours browsing through the craft store. Although the task of creating an arts and crafts box …

The best way to help your child have fun while learning is to load up their devices with educational apps! We’ve selected a list of 10 educational apps for preschoolers …

Even though Valentine’s Day is on a Saturday in 2015, printable lunchbox notes are perfect for tucking on breakfast plates, putting on pillows, or sliding into coat pockets for later …

While we always look for free apps (who doesn’t?), there have been some great finds that have been well worth the few dollars of investment that we made. Since our …

From Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse to Chester’s Way, Lilly embodies all that is a free-spirited (mouse) girl. She’s strong and courageous, daring and artistic, and it can never be said that Lilly marches …

One of the strongest is definitely hearing. There is nothing more comforting than a mother’s voice. That’s why talking, singing, and reading will relax your little one in a heartbeat. …