Mountain Mother Runner

My memories of growing up in public school are dominated by worksheets and lectures, with some projects, pop quizzes, and videos mixed in (thought I’ll never forget The Magic School Bus, Bill NYE, or Eyewitness on VHS)! What about fun and games? Why were those usually left for the substitute teachers and not incorporated into our daily routine? You may think that your homeschool schedule is already full, and the idea of adding daily games seems “extra” or “unnecessary”, but it might be easier than you think! As a child, what sort of emotions did you feel when presented with a workbook versus a game? Playing educational games provide a multi-sensory experience while developing skills such as: •Following directions •Good sportsmanship  •Critical thinking •Hand-eye coordination •Fine motor skills •Attention and focus •Cooperation and flexibility  We play games on a daily basis, while trying to rotate different types of games so Eisley doesn’t get burnt out. Follow your child’s lea

A list of FREE home education websites to help you on your homeschooling journey. Whether you are homeschooling, or are needing something for your kiddo to do after school, this is a great staple list to choose from! It drives me crazy to have to search through saved websites or pins on my Pinterest page because it can be so time consuming. Having a group of resources together in one place makes it easier to find, and more likely that you’ll use them! Harvest for Healthy Kids: Do you have a picky eater? This site contains 13 different activity kits that are totally free! All you have to do is enter your email address to unlock access to all content. Each kit includes an activity plan, picture cards, recipes, and a Teacher Bites Newsletter. This program was designed to help children develop healthy eating habits through activities that teach math, literacy, and science. Beets, asparagus, winter squash, potatoes/sweet potatoes, cabbage, berries, winter root vegetab