Why it is been quiet here...

I hope I have not worried my readers and friends here. I am usually online working on my blogs but this week my family and I are attending the funeral services of my grand nephew Benicio.Baby Benicio went to be with the Lord on March 28th. Benicio was here on earth for only 29 days but he leaves behind a mother and father, three brothers and countless family members who will always love him. In

My Favorite Books on Homeschooling

If I had to recommend a book on homeschooling it would be more than one.
So here are my favorites in no particular order:

I have enjoying reading almost any book written by Linda Dobson or Rebecca Rupp. I read a majority of their books for novices when I first got into homeschooling.I enjoyed Linda Dobson’s The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child: Your Complete Guide to Getting Off to the

Storytime Saturday

My toddler is just starting to learn the alphabet and this is one his favorite ABC books.Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr.We enjoy this video of the story set to music.

Wednesday's website of the week

I used to post Websites of the week for my a homeschooling forum I moderate through the years. Now, with my second son I find myself revisiting them so I thought I'd share. Here's this week's website of the week.If you have a children who enjoy science this site is for you!Steve Spangler Science brings science hands on to children. They do more than talk about science, they show with photos and

Child's Play: Box Train

This week for child's play we made Box Trains. Making toys with your child is fun, inexpensive and provides a close bond with your child. When playing with the boxes, children develop fine and gross motor skills along with learning cause and effect (if I push or pull the train this way it will go that way).

Here's how to make a Box TrainMaterials:Boxes (Shoe boxes, tissue boxes, sandwich bag

Preschool Science: Make a Rainbow (St.Patrick's Day)

When you think of St. Patrick's Day, most people think of the color green, Shamrocks, and Leprechauns and a pot of gold. They say the end of the rainbow, you'll find a pot of gold. Well, we may not have any gold, but today I'll show you how to make your own Rainbow with your toddler/preschooler.MAKE A RAINBOWSupplies:Shallow Dish1 cup whole milkred, blue and yellow food ColoringLiquid Dish

Books of the Week: St. Patrick's Day

This week's Books of the Week along with activities are two favorites of my 3 year old son.Books we read about St.Patrick's Day:St. Patrick's Day Countdown by Salina YoonSt. Patrick's Day in the Morning (Clarion books) by Eve Bunting, illustrated by Jan BrettABOUT THE BOOKSSt. Patrick's Day Countdown is a shamrock-shaped board book welcomes littlest fans of the Emerald Isle. From "five shamrock

Creative uses for Legos

My children love legos... they could build all the time with them, and I know there are whole curriculums using legos for manipulative's and as the basis for all sorts of learning. So aside from building with legos, what else can they be used for?
We use them for all sorts of things other than building. We use then as counters, we use them to sort according to color and size and shape, patterns

Nap time Boxes, Rainy Day and Rest time Boxes

Children who need to nap, may not be able to take one. Since some children don't nap or begin to outgrow taking naps as they approach the age of four, a little box of materials gives them something to do during quite time.

A helpful tip:
Instead of playing typical lullaby tapes/CDs, try playing environmental sounds such as summer rain, ocean sounds, or sounds of the forest. The Homedic or sound

Preschool Science: Dr. Seuss' Oobleck

Bartholomew and the Oobleck by Dr. SeussBelieve it or not, there are some science activites that can be found using Dr. Seuss Books. The book "Bartholomew and the Oobleck" is a good example of learning about comparing solids. The Oobleck acts like both a solid and a liquid.For this experiment, you'll need to make some Oobleck.Recipe 12 cups cornstarch3 drops food coloring1 cup waterMix