Mamas Learning Corner
Creative Learning Ideas. Worksheets and Printable Activities.
If you homeschool more than 1 child, you know how difficult it can be to keep younger children occupied while teaching your older kiddos! It is certainly a challenge for most homeschool moms I know. Over the years, I’ve found several fun learning activities that my little girls (ages 6 1/2 and 5) just adore. …
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When I first started homeschooling my oldest child in Kindergarten, I didn’t give much thought to formal handwriting. Sure, I got a handwriting book for practice, but I didn’t realize it was something that had to be taught. Keep in mind that I was a Registered Nurse prior to homeschooling my children – not a school …
It has been a mighty long time since I published a math worksheet that focused on reading a graph. Years, in fact! I have a first grader that is just learning about bar graphs, so this spring-themed bar graph practice will be just perfect for her. No, it’s not yet spring here in North Carolina, …
There are several timeless topics that my children and I study each year. These mainstay topics seem to ebb and flow as we move through the seasons in our homeschool. As we move away from harsh winter weather and into the newness of Spring, my children and I will once again study about birds. We …
Disclosure: I received a free copy of Tapestry of Grace Primer to review and was compensated for my time. The opinions in this post are based on my own experience using this curriculum with my children. Please see my disclosure policy for more details. For the past 5 years, my children and I have …
Math facts are one of those skills that you have to practice over and over…and over. Because they require quick recall, we practice math facts in a variety of ways. While we do use math games and other hands-on methods, I still assign math worksheets for independent practice. This set of Simple Addition Wheels is …
Through the years, I’ve worked hard to encourage my children to use their imaginations. I have some children who are extremely creative, and others who are more gifted in other areas. But regardless of how creative my children are, I’ve provided them with opportunity after opportunity to use the magnificent creative brains that God gave …
Thankfully with having 4 children, I realized early on that imaginative play has huge benefits. While I create a boatload of worksheets and printable activities for us to use in our homeschool, they never trump pretend play. Imaginative play is a priority in our home. For many years, I felt like I wasn’t disciplined enough …
If you’re looking for an easy Valentine’s Day goodie to make with your kiddos, these Sweetheart Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies will be perfect! Not only are they easy to put together, it’s a very kid-friendly recipe. While mom can do the heavy mixing, kids can add the ingredients and the chocolate hearts and sprinkles at …
For the past couple of years, my children and I have attended a Valentine’s Day Bowling party with the homeschool crowd from our church. It is just so fun! My kiddos are looking forward to it. Each year the children exchange Valentines and candy with one another. It never fails that I don’t remember this particular …
