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A Colorful Logic Game for Children (and Adults) of all Ages

October 9, 2020 by Anne Marie 13 Comments

Are you looking for an educational game to add to your homeschool program? Or maybe you'd like something fun to do in your down time. Color Catch is a simple but stimulating logic puzzle that can be enjoyable for all ages. The goal is to arrange 5 puzzle pieces in a way that exactly matches the challenge in the guidebook. We got to try this unique puzzle game as part of Timberdoodle's blogger program. The components of Color Catch are very simple, and include: Portable game board with Continue Reading

Filed Under: Home and Family Reviews, Homeschooling

First Time Homeschoolers: Make Sure You Do These 5 Things!

August 27, 2020 by Anne Marie 11 Comments

There's a big difference between doing public school at home and homeschooling. If you're kissing public or private school good-bye this fall for a first time adventure with homeschooling, this post is for you. Here are five very important things you should be doing to pave the way to success. Get Support Guess who's still learning and seeking out advice and support, even after homeschooling for twelve years? That would be me! So join up with other homeschooling families as soon as you can Continue Reading

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Laser Chess: New Twist on a Classic Strategy Game

August 13, 2020 by Anne Marie 11 Comments

The objective of Laser Chess is the same as its predecessor – regicide! Be the first to eliminate your opponent's king and you're the victor. But the new spin is that you zap them with lasers! We partnered with Timberdoodle, a marvelous homeschool company, to bring you a review of this new twist on a strategy game that has a 1,500 year-old history. There are five layouts you can choose from so games have some variability. Set-up takes just a minute or two. Players take turns moving Continue Reading

Filed Under: Homeschooling Tagged With: 7th Grade Curriculum, Laser Chess, STEM activities, STEM games, Timberdoodle review

14 Fantastic Back to School Snacks, Tools and Teaching Toys

July 27, 2020 by Anne Marie 10 Comments

Whether your children are going back to school in person, or learning at home this fall, I bet they would enjoy a unique and fun treat after all the confusion and chaos this spring and summer. Here's my round-up of some our favorite snacks, toys and self-care products: Sweet Chaos Drizzled Popcorn Sweet Chaos is the perfect mix of sweet & salty snacks, and are easy to bag up for lunchboxes and after school snacks. No need to worry about food sensitivities, either, because Sweet Chaos Continue Reading

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How to Study (and Teach) at Home With Less Distraction

July 18, 2020 by Anne Marie 14 Comments

One big hurdle that homeschoolers often run into is trying to get work completed amid daily distractions. In a traditional school, you aren't interrupted by phone calls, sibling squabbles or visits from the package man! But with many parents choosing to opt out of public school this fall due to Covid restrictions, studying at home effectively is a must. Here are some ways you can teach and learn with less distraction in a home setting. Have a Written Plan When it's on paper, you're a Continue Reading

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