I love playdough! It entertains for hours. Some may argue that it is messy, but really... it is FAR less messy than silly putty, moon sand, moon dough, and just about every other pliable toy. There are many recipes online claiming to the be the "b… more »

We've gone through a number of ideas for creative ways to learn spelling words this year. One of the best we've come across comes from Jolanthe at Homeschool Creations. (The other is sorting each list by phonic rule. More on that next week.) She offers… more »

Christmas vacation is coming up for your school children. What to do with their time? Turn off the TV and hand them some craft supplies. Here's some ideas to get you started. ornaments made with pipe cleaners and beads from Family Fun   cool look… more »

Thanksgiving is just around the corner! And with it a lot of fun turkey activities... Counting Coconuts made a super cute button turkey. This is sure to keep a young kidlet busy for a while, if you're into a little bit of handsewing. No Time for Fla… more »

Have you heard of Starfall.com? Starfall offers online phonics games and activities for young children. Their program is broken down into four levels. The alphabet level focuses on each letter and its sound. You can also learn the ASL (American Sign La… more »