When I was very young, my grandmother gave me a wonderful book called It's Fun Finding Out About People and Places. Boy, is that title true! I still have this book and my family treasures it. Little ones are naturally attracted to maps and globes and places all around the world, so it's a shame that more attention isn't given to the study of geography, especially in the early grades. As a longtime homeschooling mother, I can attest that geography workbooks are something my young learners Continue Reading
Walls and Warriors: a Castle Defense Puzzle Game
When I read that Walls and Warriors was most popular game at home school conferences, I was happy to accept Timberdoodle's offer to post a review at Zephyr Hill. Of course, the medieval theme also drew my boys and me in right away. What is Walls and Warriors? This 3D strategy game challenges you to place walls in such a way that the castle and its knights are defended. Like our other Smart Games, Walls and Warriors is well constructed and visually appealing. The game board made to look Continue Reading
A Colorful Logic Game for Children (and Adults) of all Ages
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
First Time Homeschoolers: Make Sure You Do These 5 Things!
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
Laser Chess: New Twist on a Classic Strategy Game
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
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