I was provided a copy of these products for review purposes. As always, all opinions are my own. In the elementary years especially, there are some subjects that kind of get pushed aside (history and science, I'm looking at you). When I was a public school teacher, I don't remember ever having "the time" in the day to cover both subjects. When I did a science lesson or a history lesson, it was … [Read more...]
Writing with Middle Schoolers: My 52 Lists Project
I was provided a copy of this product specifically for review purposes as a member of the Timberdoodle Blog Team. As always, all opinions are my own. I've been homeschooling my kids for nearly 8 years now, and one thing that has been glaringly obvious the duration of that time is that getting kids to write is difficult. They are full of excuses and super hesitant most of the time. BUT … [Read more...]
Teaching Textbooks 4.0: Why It Works for Us
This is a sponsored post and I was compensated for my time, however, all opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links. Who here can confidently say they fully understand all concepts introduced in your child's grade level for Math? Anyone?! Yes, even though my children are in first, second, and fourth grades, and yes, even though I experienced Math in grades K-12, not to … [Read more...]
The Perfect Rainy Day Activity
I was sent the Mixed by Me-Hypercolor Thinking Putty Kit from Timberdoodle in exchange for my honest review of the product. As always, all opinions are 100% my own. I officially found one of the best rainy day activities to do with your kiddos! This will earn you cool mom points for sure, no matter if your kids are 5 or 15. It's the Mixed by Me-Hypercolor Thinking Putty Kit by Crazy Aaron's … [Read more...]
Encourage Engineering with Fischertechnik
I was sent the Fischertechnik Profi Mechanic & Static 2 set from Timberdoodle in exchange for my honest review of the product. As always, all opinions are 100% my own. I’m not sure about you, but I’ve got a house full of little engineers. My kids are constantly building and constructing different objects from around the house. They love when we have a … [Read more...]