In this Why is the Sky Blue science experiment, little learners can see for themselves how the blue wavelength is scattered faster than the red light from the sun. The simple experiment needs only a few things, but it can be a fascinating launch pad for discussions about the sky, the sun, the solar system,…
Check out the Mama Teaches’ Freebie and then scroll down to find more freebies from our friends around the world! Freebie Friday Party: Chore Pie Challenge Ah, the start of a brand new year! Everything feels fresh and clean and…wait, what? You mean your kids aren’t helping with chores? Let’s change that around, Mama, and…
Say goodbye to creepy crawlies and hello to healthy hair spray! When the youngest performed in the Nutcracker last week, I was immensely proud and unnaturally freaked out that she had shared someone’s brush and hair bands. I think it stems from the time I was little and tried on a hat at a department…
One of the benefits of homeschooling is that you can let your children explore the things that interest them. When you are going to plan homeschool for the creative child the key is to be flexible! She loves to create and has artwork in every corner of the house. Her handmade birthday invitations are done…
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. “Our auditory systems, our nervous systems, are tuned for music. Perhaps we are a musical species no less than a linguistic one,” contends Oliver Sacks…
Oh those plastic bags! You know the ones I’m talking about. They’re either overflowing that not-so-handy bag organizer or pouring out of your drawers and cabinets. Well get ready to give them a new life with some of these ideas! The average grocery store plastic bag can be transformed into many things. To get your…
Keeping track of family activities is not only practical but also usually necessary especially for big households. A family activity tracking system that you create yourself is a sure way to make any holiday, party, or meet-up more fun and convenient. Here a few ideas you can use to track your family’s activities easier. A…