Hands-On Learning

Have you ever wanted to host a children’s business fair? It’s been on my mind for several years but when I think about all the work that it would require, …

Around 20 years go, homeschooling in the U.S. was a relatively  underexplored concept; a radical idea that few chose for their children.  In fact, in 1980, only 10,000 families approx. in the …

What are the biggest advantages of student-centered learning? In schools, we are taught that knowledge is power. Morning till evening, five days a week, 180 days a year, students attend …

Teaching our kids about the history of our presidents is incredibly important. Some funny traits they held made them amazing leaders. By looking at the characteristics of past presidents, we …

Pumpkins. Carve them. Turn them into stagecoaches. Bake them. Eat their insides. Whatever you choose to do with your pumpkin, there’s just something about them that folks young and old …

Did you know that apples are a member of the ROSE family? Or that the largest apple ever picked weighed a whopping 3 pounds 2 ounces! Or that the average …

Art is not something that comes naturally to everyone. Even the best artists have to put in a lot of hours, perfecting their natural talent  and improving their design. So …

The world is changing at a rapid pace and families are spending more and more time at home. Memories are being made and kids are learning how to get along …

This year, we’re jumping into The Good and The Beautiful curriculum. We’ve fallen madly in love with the simplicity and ease of use. And while we’ve always been “unit study” …

Have you ever dreamed of an easier way to teach your kiddos about the important people of the past? Sure, they read all about them in history books but do …