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We are helping our children master their math skills at the supper table. These strategies are so easy that you can get started tonight!
This collection of 30+ motivational quotes to inspire students, teachers, and parents was hand-picked to bring you the best!
Our children need home to be a retreat from the world around them. Discover how to help your kids feel safe and calm at home.
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The Ultimate List of Back-to-School Supplies by Team V Education. Materials and Resources for classroom, e-learning, and homeschooling.
Easy tips to help kids overcome a fear of learning, and develop confidence in themselves.
Valentine's Books for Creative Writing. Use these writing prompts to encourage kids to consider creative ways to express love to others. Team V's Top Picks!
DIY Pirate Swords are perfect for kids who love imaginary play and all things pirates, knights, and fairytales. These can even be made by using scraps of materials from around the home. A great child-led learning activity.
Creativity is at the heart of our kids. They are a masterpiece of ideas, interests, and individuality. How do we recognize creativity in children?
Is wrestling safe for kids. Violence, rough play, and wrestling clubs - it's not what you think! How wrestling benefits children's development.
What do Reggio Emilia, Child-Led Learning, and Unschooling have in common? With this common denominator, it doesn't *really* matter which style of learning you use in your homeschooling/alternative education.
How to support physical activity in children. Is being 'physically active' enough, or is there more to P.E. education?
Believe in the importance of free play in athletics! Can we begin to develop a growth mindset in children at an early age? And what is "executive function"?!
How do you inspire your children to develop a spirit of giving, especially throughout the Christmas season? Use these great ideas to teach young ones to give of their time, talents, and even money.
14 books to inspire creativity in children. Perfect for homeschooling families, creative educators/teachers, parents, and grandparents. Wonderful Christmas gift ideas for the creative teacher in your family!
Eclectic homeschool kindergarten curriculum for child-led learners. It is possible to find a balance between the two.
DIY Toddler Busy Board with peek-a-boo doors, latches, locks, and more!
Do you have a creative learner? This fun and open-ended literacy activity provides your child with the freedom to demonstrate their understanding of the alphabet in a creative way. Drawing the alphabet - try it out!
When the baby is screaming, the toddler is whining, and your kindergartener won't stop nagging, it is easy to want to quit. You NEED these verses NOW! Commit them to memory for those parenting days when you want to throw your hands up and scream! | The Prudent Homeschooler
How to deepen your child's understanding of the world around them. Observe & document with children! Children seem to notice everything around them and share an excitement that can even be overwhelming at times. Use these tips for observation and sketching to help children to see and understand their world as it functions.
Looking for Preschool Curriculum, but not sure where to start? These three steps are your keys to success, and your bank account will ultimately thank you! | The Prudent Homeschooler
End the struggle to create "school at home." Recognize that learning happens naturally with very little help from us! Learn to walk alongside your children as they soak in the world around them. | The Prudent Homeschooler
What does it look like to explore play dough for THE FIRST TIME?! Beautiful photos documenting a toddler's first experience.
Do you ever have that terrible feeling where your home feels so disorganized that you cannot breathe? I definitely do, and then it leads to frustration in homeschooling, laziness in accomplishing other tasks, and an overall feeling of overwhelm! Follow these 5 Easy Tips to conquer the chaos and finally enjoy some peace at home. | The Prudent Homeschooler
Dear Mama who has worn through her jeans. You are a warrior! Embrace the reality of your battlefield and the truth of your mission. It is an honourable one. | The Prudent Homeschooler
Five key elements that transform painting with preschoolers and kindergarteners from disaster to creative victory! By implementing these ideas, painting with little ones will be a breeze!
How to organize children's books. We set up the best home library display! Are you considering how to set up your home library to better engage your little ones? Consider these 6 great ideas to help you create a home library display that will entice your young readers to both read and tidy up after themselves, while also maintaining a cohesive look in your home décor.
I love being a mommy! So why is it so hard sometimes? An encouraging article about the struggle in finding the time to develop intimate relationships with each child in a larger-than-normal family. | The Prudent Homeschooler
Growing a Garden with little gardeners. Embracing the Reggio Emilia Approach to learning by engaging our children's interests - dirt! Check out how we grew these gorgeous plants for our kitchen garden.
Kindergarten 'Un-Curriculum' - Learning to follow the interests of our children to help them grow in their learning naturally and organically.
Decide to be PRESENT in Parenting to experience more of those beautiful "I love you Mommy" moments!