With the kids out of school for the summer, it’s hard to find fun activities and educational programs for them to be involved in. A few years ago I came upon a program called Earth Rangers. This free, online program teaches children about conservation, protecting the environment, animals and extinction. While it isn’t a camp […]
5 Tips for Taking Back-to-School Photos with Fracture
Back to school season is upon us! In the midst of ordering school supplies, planning extracurricular activities, and squeezing in some last-minute summer fun, don’t forget to capture this stage in your child’s life by taking some back-to-school photos. I’ve got five tips to help you capture the best photos, plus a great deal on […]
5 Reasons to Use Online Learning in Your Homeschool
Over the past year, we’ve started adding more online learning to our homeschool. I’ve always been a book and paper kind of teacher (and student), but I’m slowly being converted to the advantages of online programs for the girls. One of the great websites we’ve rediscovered this summer is Reading Eggs. We actually used this […]
The Canadian Learning Bundle is NOW on SALE!
It can be hard at times to find Canadian homeschool resources for my girls. My favourite curriculum and textbooks come from the States, so they’re heavy with American history, geography, and even units of measurement. That’s why I get excited about great Canadian resources for our homeschool, like the ones Lisa Marie has put together […]
Paddington Bear teaches homeschoolers through lit-based unit studies {review}
Lit-based unit studies are a great way to learn about a lot of topics while having fun just reading a book. Recently, the girls and I dove into the Picture Book Explorer Pack on Paddington Bear from Branch Out World. I didn’t know this little bear had so much to teach us! We’ve covered geography, art, […]
20 Songs in 20 Days by Hullabaloo {CD review}
We’ve been rockin’ down the road to our camping trips this summer listening to Hullabaloo’s new CD, 20 Songs in 20 Days. With the goofiness we’ve come to expect from Hullabaloo, this CD has had us laughing and singing along for every song. With 20 Songs in 20 Days, Steve Denyes wanted to give back […]
Why We Love the Teaching Textbooks 3.0 Homeschool Math Curriculum
Math wasn’t my favourite school subject when I was a homeschooler, and it’s not my daughters’ favourite subject either. I’ve grown into an appreciation of numbers and how they work. Sunshine and Lily are still in the whine and complain and gag and procrastinate and negotiate stage of their dislike. When we had the chance […]
9 Things You Should Consider Before Starting Your Own Blog
Blogging is fun and profitable, but very demanding. As a beginner in the field, you must have determination and commitment to build up a well-designed blog. You’ll need to find topics of great interest to the wider audience, or sell products that meet specific needs for your customers. Here are 9 essential things you should […]
12+ Family-friendly Hikes around Greater Vancouver
One of our favourite summer family activities is hiking together. Over the past few years, we’ve had fun exploring the mountains and parks of Vancouver. If you’re looking for some great hikes to do as a family, here’s a list of our favourite family-friendly hikes around Greater Vancouver. These range from easy hikes (flat and […]
