Thomas is struggling a bit with reading. I don’t see it, he seems to be doing really well to me, but his Teacher is saying he is struggling. So, we are going to spend some time over the next few months making sure he can quickly identify all 220 words on the Dolch Sight Word …
Educating Our Children
As a freelance writer, a mom, and our home’s financial manager and coupon clipper, I’m an avid Pocket Your Dollars fan. I especially like Carrie Rocha’s Six Questions About Money series, because it’s so interesting to read how other people handle their families’ finances, and how their exposure to money in childhood shaped their thinking about …
I have had the distinct pleasure of reviewing Mayan Mysteries in exchange for an honest blog review, but that in no way shaped my opinion of this game. Mayan Mysteries is a wonderful game that will make homeschooling your kids more enjoyable. This award winning game is definitely a joy to play. This game …
Find out why LEGO is a great toy for boys, what they learn by playing with LEGO and ways to encourage LEGO play.
These Thanksgiving Printables: Same or Different will help your preschool and kindergarten aged children work on patterns and recognizing major or slight differences in objects. So, throughout November, I will be sharing some free Thanksgiving Printables and other resources to help you plan your Thanksgiving Unit Study. I hope you find these homeschooling freebies useful …
It’s time to learn All About Black Widow Spiders! Now that the fall season is on us, there are many critters that are looking for shelter away from the cold harsh winters that are fast approaching us. Some of these critters are not so pleasant to have in our homes and yards. Be sure to …
Are you looking for a fun Halloween Printable? This Find the Letter P will help your preschool and kindergarten-aged children work on letter recognition as well as motor skills. Some alphabet printables are easy, and some are a bit harder. Be sure to check out the rest of my Find the Letter worksheets as well! …
These Halloween Printables: Same or Different will help your children work on recognizing differences between items. Some are easy and some are a bit harder. You can also access all of the Halloween resources here at 3 Boys and a Dog! So, throughout October, I will be sharing some free Halloween Printables and other resources …
Among other things, October is American Cheese Month – celebrate by adding this unit study to your homeschool lessons or weekend/afterschool lessons, and your family will know more than you ever thought possible about cheese. I have compiled a big list below of different resources to help you teach (and learn) all about American Cheese …
Sofia The First: Ready to Be a Princess DVD goes on sale TODAY! Plan a fun tea party, invite the gang over, and have a blast! These FREE Sofia The First: Ready To Be A Princess Activities will spice up your DVD viewing party and keep the girls entertained for a couple hours. About Sofia …
Thomas is in second grade and is HATING math. He has to work on addition facts and greater than/less than/equal to. He can never remember which way to turn his little alligator. So, I created these 2nd grade math worksheets to help him with greater than, less than, equal to math problems. The five 2nd …
The quality of academic subject matter has been emphasized across the elementary school platform in recent years. But in kindergarten, the emphasis on academics is a bit newer. Whether you agree with this approach or not, the fact is that kindergarten is your child’s first experience of “real” school. Kindergarteners learn lessons in that first …