Discover the enriching Lola Plants a Garden book companion curriculum, an ideal resource for homeschooling. Through hands-on learning, students explore gardening, science, math, language arts, and art. Beyond academics, gardening promotes life skills and a connection to nature. Purchase the curriculum guide on the Herolds at Home website for an immersive green-fingered adventure.
Category Archives: Hands On Learning
Spring Chickens
The Herolds at Home homeschooling curriculum offers an engaging and inspiring exploration of the chicken life cycle. Through hands-on activities, children not only learn about the natural world but also develop skills like responsibility and empathy. Accessible with a simple click, this curriculum provides an unforgettable learning experience that sparks curiosity and wonder.
Secret Explorers and the Sunken Treasure Review and Book Companion
“Secret Explorers and the Sunken Treasure” by SJ King offers a thrilling, educational adventure for children and adults. The story follows a diverse group of explorers on an underwater treasure hunt, blending entertainment with insights into marine life and environmental conservation. With a unit study companion available, it’s a valuable resource for educators and parents.
Our Homeschool Week
We had our first full homeschool week packed with all of our extracurricular activities, projects and curriculum. We’ve been back homeschooling for a month but not everything has been back in full swing until this week. I love the extracurricular activities homeschool kids pick because they’re so unique to their interests, the friends they makeContinue reading “Our Homeschool Week”
Our Homeschool Last Week
We had a big week in our homeschool, it was Norah’s 10th birthday which if you homeschool you know a birthday is a national holiday. I had planned some light homeschooling for the day but we put those plans on hold and just did whatever she wanted. The flexibility of homeschooling is such a gift.Continue reading “Our Homeschool Last Week”
ADHD & Homeschool
Yes, you can absolutely homeschool your child even if you have ADHD. While homeschooling can present some challenges, having ADHD does not disqualify you from being an effective homeschooling parent. In fact, it can provide you with a unique understanding of your child’s needs and allow you to tailor the learning environment to suit their individual learning style.
How Building a Skateboard Combines Multiple Subjects
Building a skateboard can be an exciting and educational activity for homeschoolers. We recently used the Elos Skateboard Kit to build our own skateboard and it was so much fun. It combines multiple subjects such as science, math, engineering, art, and safety principles. In this blog post, we will explore how building a skateboard canContinue reading “How Building a Skateboard Combines Multiple Subjects”
New to The Secret Explorers Books
The Secret Explorers are group of diverse children from all over the world, coming together to solve problems together using their talents. These S.T.E.A.M. unit studies are so fun and engaging, kinesthetic learning at it’s best.
National Lego Day ~ January 28th!
I won’t write a big long blog post cause you’re here for the free Lego lesson plan and if you’re anything like me you’re a visual person so I’ll show you pictures of how we use Legos in our homeschool. Leave a comment with some of your favorite ways to use Legos in your homeschool.Continue reading “National Lego Day ~ January 28th!”