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23+ Halloween Science Experiments for Preschool & Elementary Students

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Read on to discover fun, easy, and spooky Halloween science experiments for preschool kids and elementary students. Have fun doing Halloween-themed science activities this October!I still remember when we lived in Texas and we carved pumpkins for Halloween, making some pretty fun Jack o' Lanterns.It's a pretty normal tradition. ...

The Best Chemistry Kits for Kids of 2019

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Discover more than 20 fantastic chemistry kits! From edible candy chemistry kits to monthly chemistry kits like MEL science, this is the ultimate list of the best chemistry kits for kids.I always did well in school as a kid with straight A's frequently found on my report cards.But, that didn't mean I loved every subject.For ...

Our 2019 Homeschool Schedule for 1st Grade

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Looking for a homeschool 1st-grade schedule? Here is a sample homeschool schedule for 1st grade to give you an idea of how to organize your homeschool day. This post is sponsored by General Mills, but all opinions are my own.This year marks the first year we will homeschool in New York state, a state that has way more homeschool ...

18 Fantastic Children’s Books About Real-Life Heroes & Role Models

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Read on to discover a great list of books about heroes for preschoolers up to middle school. These real-life heroes and role models are inspirational and include American historical figures and other famous people. Enjoy this collection of biographies for kids.Several months ago, my kids and I listened to Gladys Aylward: No Mountain Too ...

2019’s Top Baking Kits and Cooking Subscription Boxes for Kids

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Looking for a kid baking kit or a kids cooking subscription? This is THE list with the best food making kits for kids available in 2019.I love my parents, but there is something they didn't do well for me as a kid....They didn't really teach me how to cook.Now, this isn't necessarily their fault... neither one was a great chef or ...

How Parents Can Teach Digital Citizenship for Kids {Free Curriculum}

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It's so important to teach digital citizenship for kids within our own homes! Parents, read on to discover great digital citizenship lessons, games, and curriculum for you to use as you teach what is digital citizenship for kids to your children.This conversation is sponsored by Google for Education as part of ...

An Easy Christmas Science Experiment for Kids – Grow Snow on a Tree!

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Looking for Christmas science experiments you can do with your preschoolers, kindergartners, or elementary school kids? Then you'll love this easy Christmas science experiment and the fun Christmas snow results!Christmas time is so great, but so busy.As a homeschool family, we are far more on the go than normal, and regular study session ...

KiwiCo Atlas Crate Review: A Cool Way to Learn Geography in Your Homeschool

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Read my Atlas Crate review and discover how we're using this KiwiCo Atlas Crate to learn geography in our homeschool! It helps kids learn culture and world citizenship.I always enjoyed learning geography as a kid and was pretty close to competing in our elementary school's Geography Bee (or whatever it was called).As an adult, I'm not ...

Best Educational Board Games and Card Games for Kids 3-18

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If you are interested in educational board games for kids, this is the list for you! Find the best educational board games for preschoolers, kindergarten, and older elementary students in this post.Who doesn't love board games?I grew up playing board games with my siblings all the time, and my husband and I love a good game night.When ...

Homeschool Kids Review Kiwi Crate’s Disk Launcher Box

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KiwiCo recently sent me a Kiwi Crate to review, as it's the perfect box from their collection for my kids and their ages (8, 8, 5, and 3). Kiwi Crate Designed for ages 5-8, Kiwi Crate is a monthly educational subscription box that features Science, Art & More in each box. Every month they deliver the tools for creative learning and ...

11 Monthly Arts & Crafts Boxes Guaranteed to Help Kids Creativity

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If you're looking to foster a love of creativity, imagination, arts, and crafts, this list of arts and crafts subscription boxes for kids is perfect for you! From preschool to high school, these craft box subscriptions for kids and art subscription boxes for kids are sure to delight!I love summer! I don’t know about y’all, but I am really ...

12 of the Best Monthly Science Kits for Kids {According to a Homeschooler}

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Interested in cultivating a love of science in your kids? One or more of these monthly science kits are sure to spark his or her interest in STEM! I am a sucker for good educational subscription boxes for kids. I've tried out several of them with my preschool and early grade school aged children. We are homeschoolers, so fun things, ...