When our kids were in public school, they participated in the Accelerated Reader program which had comprehension quizzes for books that students read. The quizzes were helpful in determining how well students understood the materials. What I didn't like about the program was that students were forced to read only books in their tested Lexile level and had to accomplish a goal … [Read more...]
10 Great Websites for your Homeschool
There are so many learning resources online that it can be mind boggling. Here are 10 great websites that we have enjoyed. Sites listed are not in any particular order. 10 Great Websites for your Homeschool *There are affiliate links in this post. For full disclosure, read about it here. readworks.org Readworks is a non-profit website devoted to reading … [Read more...]
10 Great Games for Family Game Night
Family game night is a great way to connect as a family. Whenever we announce that it's family game night, our kids' eyes light up in anticipation. They cannot wait to get started. We time it so that it's right after dinner and have them get their jammies on for indoor games so they are ready for bed when the game is done. *This post contains affiliate links. Full … [Read more...]
Oh yes! Conjunctions, Prepositions & Interjections-Free Worksheet!
Is your child learning about conjunctions, interjections and prepositions? I am offering a fun, free worksheet to my readers to make it easier. The answers are also included for your convenience. *Check the bottom of the post for a special homeschool sale happening for a short time. 😊 *This post contains affiliate links. Full disclosure here. If your kids need some … [Read more...]
Where’s Wilson? Graphing Game for Kids-Review
Our four kids are all entering the third grade and we are trying different games that teach math skills to add an element of fun. We recently tried Where's Wilson, Graphing in the First Quadrant. This game supports state, national and common core standards for math. In order to play, you place the Octonimo Starting Board in the center of the table. The dominoes are … [Read more...]