Social Studies

Art is a passion for me and such a huge part of a child's education. Not only am I a blog author, but I am also an illustrator. What art? Not math or science? Well, you may be surprised to know that art is everywhere! Even in core subjects such as ELA, Math, STEM, and other subjects. Art is a ...
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Hello Homeschool Fam! With Covid-19 so many of us have children hybrid learning, virtual learning, or homeschooling. Maybe a combination of all of them! This is going to be our second year of homeschooling, and I am so excited for this new beginning! However, the one thing I'm most excited about is spring!!!! I love spring, I love playing outside, ...
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Where would we be today without some of the most famous inventors in history? We owe board games, the way we plant crops, automobiles, medicinal breakthroughs, and our greatest current lifeline, computers to these creative people. I have always enjoyed discussing famous inventors and inventions with my students. They begin to think about how one day they may be able ...
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Make no mistake...Black History is American History and should be taught year-round. Sadly, in classrooms across The United States, this isn't always the case. Black History should be looked at as a critical opportunity to allow students to make connections to our Nation's past with their lives, and the world they live in today. If Black History were taught year-round, ...
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Science can be really intimidating to teach. Don't shy away from them - just find yourself some great resources and dive in. Tell the kids when you don't know the answer (my favorite response is, "That's a great question! Scientists use their observation and investigation skills. Let's investigate the answer.") - which is beneficial for many reasons. Not to mention ...
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