I'm not gonna lie, this craft evolved out of annoyance that I had let eggs go bad. I emptied the egg carton and decided to make lemonade out of lemons so to speak. There are endless possibilities in an empty egg carton. We've had Love Monster by Rachel Bright since Squeaks was a baby. It was one of the books she received at her shower. It's a sweet little book about a monster who lives in a land ... Read More about Love Monster Valentines Day Craft
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Valentine’s Day Countdown Banner
Valentine's Day, while I'm sure is mainly a day that was made up to increase the profit margin in the flower and chocolate industry, is still one of my favorite holidays. It's such a happy day, or at least it can be with a little perspective, especially for those who know the love of Christ. While the Day-O-Love can be superficial, I don't see it as such. A day to focus on those we love and on ... Read More about Valentine’s Day Countdown Banner
Crazy For Clip Cards! | FREE Printables
Clip cards are one of my favorite quick and easy lessons. They're so helpful for alphabet and number practice. You can do a couple at a time or the whole set. Do specific cards for theme lessons, like just the letters of your kiddos name for an "About Me" theme, or turn it into a minute-to-win-it game. If you're unfamiliar with clip cards, they're basically a matching game. The largest square ... Read More about Crazy For Clip Cards! | FREE Printables
Quiet Time Bins For Preschoolers
Squeaks had just turned three when she officially gave up naps in favor of a mid day quiet time. It directly coincided with the devastating loss of her pacifier (she chewed a hole in it and I refused to replace it). While it was an adjustment for both of us, we have since come to look forward to quiet time in our house. A little break for both mama and Squeaks while the boys nap. Squeaks is the ... Read More about Quiet Time Bins For Preschoolers
Grocery Store Scavenger Hunt | FREE Printable
Okay this might be my favorite printable yet. It's a grocery store scavenger hunt game! Tell me that doesn't sound like a ton of fun for a kid. Squeaks loves it! One of the many perks to homeschooling is the ability to do school anywhere and anytime. Learning about the world while out in the world. We do our grocery shopping once a week and the kids always come with us. It's a whole family ... Read More about Grocery Store Scavenger Hunt | FREE Printable