Educating Our Children

Fun, educational children’s games will build confidence and stay challenging with auto-leveling games that advance at your child’s pace. Discover three different games in each habitat, each with six levels.

Have you heard of Fly Guy?  These are super popular, easy-reader books for kids.  These Fly Guy Books and Printable Activities are so much fun for kids! The buzz boy and fly guy reading level is going to be for ages 4-7, but these books are really fun for all! You’re going to love this …

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is thought to be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. The parts affected control concentration, attention and impulsivity. A child with ADHD can behave as if ‘up in the clouds’ or seem ‘dreamy’ or is hyperactive ‘always on the go’. They are unable to pay attention. The child finds …

Each month, I will send in a neat unit study that coordinates with fun and sometimes wacky Holidays for the upcoming month.  In addition to tips, ideas, and thoughts, I will also include links to some fun things to learn about in your homeschool.  Don’t homeschool?  No big deal!  Spend time with your kids during …

Each month, I will send in a neat unit study that coordinates with fun and sometimes wacky Holidays for the upcoming month.  In addition to tips, ideas, and thoughts, I will also include links to some fun things to learn about in your homeschool.  Don’t homeschool?  No big deal!  Spend time with your kids during …

Helping your child study effectively for tests is vitally important in the elementary years. When the groundwork for good habits is set early on, students are more likely to experience success and have increased motivation. You can make a difference in your child’s academic performance now and in the future by trying some of the …

Company Kids has just released some fun and FREE downloadable Father’s Day Cards for kids on their website. There are two styles to choose from, and all your kids need to do is download, print, and color to create fun cards for their Dad! You can find the free printable Father’s Day cards at Company …

The news that good nutrition can positively affect your health and can help prevent certain diseases is nothing new. However, the inclusion of eye health in considerations of general health is a notion that has lagged behind in the public consciousness. Not only is vision a critical part of the senses that most people rely …

By Jamell Andrews Dyslexia is an impairment of the brain that causes difficulty with translating written images into language. It is one of the most misunderstood learning disabilities in the United States, and it is also the most common one. It is believed that dyslexia affects approximately 15% of the United States population, though everyone …

As a homeschooling mom, I struggle to find real art thing for my kids to do… you know, besides just coloring pictures!  Kids love to get involved in contests, as Bob Weber knows! “Oh Brother!” Comic strip illustrator and writer Bob Weber, Jr. offers kids and parents step by step instructions on cartooning Bob Weber, …

Please welcome Gary to 3 Boys and a Dog!  Since we are doing a Back 2 School Blog HOP Bash this month, I went out and searched for some guest posters that could help us with that. 🙂  Gary has some great ideas to help cut homeschooling costs. ~Kelli The costs of homeschooling can add …

Kids will often claim to be bored during the summer, but that phrase may mean that they’re ready to spend some time with you. Here are a few fun activities that not only give you and your kids time together, but also teach them a little about the world around them. Bubbles Gather your bottles …