Homeschooling
Sharks!
Sharks are the top of the food chain in the ocean. they range in size from 6 inches to 54 feet. They belong to a class of fish’Sharks have the most powerful jaws on the planet and both the upper jaws move. A shark may grow and use over 20,000 teeth in their lifetime There…
Read MoreOceans
Oceans cover 71% of the Earth the Pacific Ocean, The Pacific Ocean is the largest Ocean the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the Arctic Ocean and the Southern Ocean. The lowest known point on earth is called Challenger Deep. It is located in the Pacific Ocean near Guam in the Philippine Sea at the end of the Mariana Trench. The depth recorded is 10,920m…
Read MoreVirtual VBS and Summer Camps at Home
2020 is a little different, and summer camps and Vacation Bible Schools are stepping up to the challenge by offering their programming remotely! While you will still have to watch your child, there are online options and even packet pick ups that are available at different places around the valley to help parents and kids…
Read More10 Ways to Innovate and De-stress at Home with Kids During School Closures
Getting Started It was Socrates who once said, “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but building on the new.” This is timely advice, because in these trying times, many parents and students are turning to homeschooling solutions during school closures. This article provides clever ways…
Read MoreChickens!
Have you ever thought Chickens were cute? Or wondered if the chicken or the egg came first? Join us on our discovery of Chickens! Chicken Facts Chickens are the most common birds on earth! There are 19 billion chickens on earth Hens (female chickens) are kept for eggs and meat all over the world Each…
Read MoreMonkeying Around
I joke around that my kids are little monkeys. They love to climb and swing, and have tons of energy. Monkeys are one of the favorite things to see at a zoo as well. Interesting Facts about Monkeys There are over 260 species of Monkeys in the world! There are old world monkeys and new…
Read MoreNo Cheating for Cheetahs
Did you love our Lions? Well, you will love our information about Cheetahs too! Cheetahs usually live about 10-12 years in the wild and are about 3.5 to 4.5 feet long. They weigh anywhere from 77 to 143 pounds. They are the worlds fastest land mammal and can go from 0 to 60 miles in…
Read MoreBears
When I started getting the information together for bears, I didn’t realize what a wealth of information I would find. Did you know there are 8 different types of bears? Me either! And if you did, kudos! And, a Koala isn’t one of them. Anyhow, you will find TONS of resources for this weeks theme.…
Read MoreMuscles!
Do you want to work your muscles or learn about them? Check out all these great ways for kids to learn about how their bodies work and how great their bodies work! Videos The Magic School Bus Flexes it’s Muscles-Full Video Ways to Use Your Muscles Here is a great website that talks about muscles,…
Read MoreFlipping for Frogs!
Do you like frogs? We love frogs! But what is the difference between a frog and a toad? Would you kiss a frog or a toad? Or a tadpole? Check out all of our fun activities for Frogs! Life of a Froghttp://www.llojibwe.org/drm/kidsPages/frogJokes.pdf Life Cycle of a frog-Workskeet. Cut and paste different pieces. Great for little…
Read MoreThis is For The Birds!
Every week, I’ll be sharing what fun things our kids will be learning out so you can learn along with us. I know it can be hard to come up with a plan for learning, so I hope that this will help you and your kiddos have fun and maybe the parents will learn something…
Read More10 Fun Things to Do at Home with Kids
The Coronavirus (or Covid19) has really changed our lifestyle from going and exploring new places to making us stay inside or be wandering our neighborhood. With that in mind, we know many other families are also struggling with ways to keep their kids having fun at home. Make sure you check out our 10 Ways…
Read More10 Fun Science Experiments at Home
We love doing science experiments in our home. And, the best thing about these science experiments is that you can also modify them and see what happens! Check out what you do to make them work and how things change. Dancing Milk-From the Arizona Science Center One (1) Dish Soap Bottle At Least Two (2)…
Read MoreSuccessfully Schooling
Whether you are homeschooling your children, putting them in preschool for the first time, or sending them off to college, I believe these tips are vitally important to kids! Not only are they great for kids, but they are also great for adults too. Getting through a day at school (or work) in can be…
Read MoreAre you thinking about Homeschooling in Arizona?
School work, kids schedules, work schedules, large class sizes and personalized education are just some of the reasons that people are thinking about homeschooling in Arizona. If you have contemplated it and are wondering more about it, I’m here to help! Some basics of homeschooling in Arizona There are online schools that are actually public…
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