Play and Learn
Support your child's natural curiosity with engaging, hands-on learning experiences. From gentle discipline and Montessori at home to sensory play, STEM activities, and outdoor exploration, this category offers inspiring, developmentally appropriate ways to make learning fun. Whether you're interested in child-led education, unschooling, or fostering creativity through play, discover practical tips and resources to encourage lifelong learning, independence, and joy.
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STEM Activities – Tied 2 Teaching Review
STEM activities are a great way to introduce Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics to your child in a way that is fun and hands on.
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IXL Learning Review – A Fun Way To Learn
We’re always looking for personalized learning opportunities to add to our homeschool plan. This IXL Learning Review will explain how we use IXL in our home. We recently had the opportunity to explore the website http://www.ixl.com. IXL Learning provided us with a full annual membership to IXL to their site. Even though we are Canadian, I asked to be able to use the American version of the site. The Canadian version does not currently have a science section. Because that is, by far, the favourite subject of two of my children, I wanted to make sure they had access to science. If we were following a strict curriculum, this might…
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Learning To Cook – Children In The Kitchen
Learning to cook is such an important life skill. Having your children in the kitchen with you is a great way to introduce them to cooking. The Importance Of Cooking Knowing how to cook for yourself is such an important skill. My parents taught me, from a young age, how to cook. In high school, I was regularly cooking dinner and really enjoyed it. When I went to university, I was shocked by how many of my fellow students had no clue how to cook. They struggled to make themselves meals outside of macaroni and cheese or ramen noodles. I am proud to say that, at 10 years old, my…
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SchoolhouseTeachers.com Review from an Unschooling Mom
What kind of resources work for unschooling? Check out this SchoolhouseTeachers.com review and see if it might be a perfect fit for your family. I am always looking for resources and tools to add to the learning environment in our home. While curricula are not our preferred methods of learning, I love having different resources in our home (both physical and digital). Recently I had the pleasure of exploring a great website called SchoolhouseTeachers.com (http://www.SchoolhouseTeachers.com/). This SchoolhouseTeachers.com review is for the Ultimate Annual Yearly Membership. SchoolhouseTeachers.com is a division of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine and a wonderful resource for online learning. There are over 400 classes currently available with more being…
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#365HourChallenge – Get Outside More In 2019
One of my many goals for 2019 is to get outside more. Join my #365HourChallenge and get more vitamin nature into your life! Complete with FREE bullet journal inspired printable! Being outside and in nature has always been my happy place. I love camping, hiking, and just relaxing outside with a good book. There are so many opportunities out in nature than many of us do not take the time to enjoy. Being outside is good for your body, mind, and soul. My anxiety and stress melt away when I am able to escape into nature. This is why I wanted to do this challenge. The #365HourChallenge started off as…
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I am A Lazy Mom – The Truth About Unschooling
Unschooling happens without the use of curriculum, testing, schedules and grades. Am I a lazy Mom? Here is the truth about unschooling. Because I put my life on the internet, people feel the need to comment on me as a person even though they have only watched one YouTube video or seen one Instagram post. It is amazing how many times I have been called a lazy parent on my unschooling videos. You would think that I sat on the couch staring at my phone or having a nap the entire video! But instead, I am playing with my kids, cooking with my kids, reading stories and playing board games. …
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Snap Circuits – A Fun Way To Introduce Electronics
Do your children love tinkering with electronics? Check out snap circuits! A fun and safe way to introduce your electronics in your homeschool. Electronics are very popular around my house. My husband works with electronics in his career and my boys have always been fascinated with electronics and how things work. They love when my husband is tinkering with old computer parts and want to join in. Sometimes they can but other times, like when soldering is involved, it is not safe for them to be working alongside him. I went on a hunt to find something that would allow the boys to experiment independently into the world of electronics. …
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Be Confident In Your Choice To Homeschool
People often love to share their opinions about how you choose to live your life and parent your children. When you decide to homeschool, be prepared. Homeschooling is becoming more common, but it is still not the norm in society. Most of my generation, in my area, grew up in the public school system. I know more people who went to private school than I do who were homeschooled as children. Homeschooling just wasn’t that common of a form of education when I was in school. It is amazing how that has shifted over the years. More and more parents are researching homeschooling as a means to educate their…
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Top 3 Child-Friendly Hikes Near Revelstoke, British Columbia
It can be hard to find child-friendly hikes when you are unfamiliar with the area. When we first visited Revelstoke, British Columbia, I scoured the internet for child-friendly hikes in the area that still showcased the natural beauty of the area. These are my top 3! The Skunk Cabbage Boardwalk The Skunk Cabbage boardwalk is a child-friendly hike in Mount Revelstoke National Park. The trailhead and parking lot are located just off the Trans-Canada Highway. There are washrooms available which makes it a great place to stop and stretch your legs if you are just driving through the area. A large picnic area, with breathtaking views, is also available…
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Homeschool In Pajamas
Pajamas, PJs, or pyjamas, whichever way you spell it, they are super comfortable articles of clothing which my children would live in if they could. One of the benefits of homeschooling is that you can learn in the comfort of your own home while in your pajamas. You can homeschool in pajamas without any social stigmas or boundaries being pushed or broken. Jack and Walter reading Pirasaurs from our library haul! Society has all sort of opinions around what is and what is not acceptable in terms of clothing, especially when it comes to students in school. The world of fashion is a complex one that I, personally, have never understood. …
