If you have a child who loves reading, writing, and playing around with words, we’ve got some great gift ideas for you! Bananagrams This fun word game is a mix of Scrabble and Boggle great for ages 7 and up. With letter tiles that tuck into a zippered banana shaped pouch, this […]
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Christmas Gifts for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Home Grown Littles
For the littlest members of the homeschool family, learning through play is what it’s all about. I love choosing gifts for my littles that support my homeschool atmosphere through open-ended imaginative play, creative expression, and heart-warming stories. Animambo Musical Instruments How adorable are these musical instruments perfect for tiny hands? […]
Read More40+ Horse Books & Gifts Your Young Equestrian Will Love
Whether you’re starting a unit study on horses, or your child is a horse lover or rider, this list is for you. Check out these horse-related homeschooling resources, gift ideas, activities, and more. Fiction Books About Horses Informational Horse Books Coloring & Activity Books Horse DVDs Horse Gifts Horse Toys […]
Read MoreFree Printable Christmas Countdown Scripture and Activity Cards
A Christmas countdown is a great way to bring some intentional memory making to your holiday season without a lot of stress or prep work. Kids love the visual countdown to Christmas and the surprise of checking to see what each day contains. If you’re looking for a fun way […]
Read MoreFinding Comfort and Joy This Christmas
In the midst of this season’s twinkle lights, Christmas music, shopping, and festivities, the refrain of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” has been echoing in my mind: “Oh tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy. Oh tidings of comfort and joy.” These tidings (or news) refer, of course, to […]
Read MoreOur Favorite Christmas Books to Read Aloud
There’s something about Christmastime that makes you want to snuggle your kids in close and get lost in a touching story. If you’re looking for some good Christmas titles, these are our very favorite Christmas read-alouds from board books for your littles to chapter books you can savor over the […]
Read MoreHomeschool Compass Holiday Gift Guide
As we look ahead to the Christmas season, we wanted to share some of our favorite gift ideas for the homeschooling family. No matter the age or interest of your children, we hope you’ll find something in this list to pique your interest. And if you’re looking for some gift […]
Read MoreFree Advent Devotional Journal
We’re so excited to share this Advent devotional journal with you. If you’re looking for a simple resource to guide you in quiet reflection this season, we hope you’ll find this helpful. For each day of Advent, you’ll find an inspirational quote, a Scripture passage to copy out, a place […]
Read MoreCreating a Hopeful Christmas
Every home has its own culture for celebrating the holidays – its own family traditions, its own way of doing things. Imagine being a new visitor to a new home and being thrust into the thick of celebration their way. No one was really asking you what you wanted or […]
Read MoreComfort and Joy or Stress and Exhaustion?
Christmas – the holiday we’re all supposed to love. The mere mention of the word Christmas should evoke feelings of joy, warmth and anticipation – as, with a sly smile, we begin to ponder secretly what gifts we might bestow on our loved ones or the favorite recipes we might […]
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