Photo from Timberdoodle I was so excited when Timberdoodle reached out with an offer to review the Tillywig award winning Junior GeoStix, which are part of the Timberdoodle PreK religious and nonreligious curriculum kits. Our Junior GeoStix arrived just be for Thanksgiving and we waited to give them to our daughter (age 6) for Christmas.Continue reading "Junior GeoStix"
Decoupage Unicorn
My daughter (age 5, 6 in a month) received this adorable unicorn decoupage kit for Christmas this year from our extended family. Research shows play promotes self-confidence, social and cognitive skills, and resilience. It is these skills that are crucial building blocks for success and personal fulfillment in adulthood. Melissa and Doug are well knownContinue reading "Decoupage Unicorn"
Is Reading Important?
Image from Pinterest This is where I respond with resounding YES!!! Research shows that reading aloud to your child is the most important thing you can do to prepare your child for reading and learning. Did you know, per readaloud.org, the number of words that a child knows when entering kindergarten is a key predictorContinue reading "Is Reading Important?"
Mobi Kids
This year my daughter is using the Timberdoodle Customized Elite Kindergarten Kit (found here ). We went with a customized kit because she tested out of kindergarten math and into 1st grade math. photo from Timberdoodle While we could have just gotten MathUSee Alpah (the 1st grade Timberdoodle math program), we choice to also getContinue reading "Mobi Kids"
Homeschooling While Pregnant
Homeschooling is challenging on it's own, add pregnancy to the mix, and it takes homeschooling to a whole new level. Even though it is daunting, being pregnant and teaching your children can be done, it is possible 🙂 Photo by Leah Kelley on Pexels.com I am in my 2nd trimester of our 3rd pregnancy, homeschoolingContinue reading "Homeschooling While Pregnant"
