Mamas Learning Corner
Creative Learning Ideas. Worksheets and Printable Activities.
About a year ago, I saw a headline that made me squeal in delight: Pelosi Rips Trump: ‘As the President fiddles, people are dying’… We had just studied Nero and the burning of Rome in our homeschool that same week! How timely! (No, I certainly did not agree with the headline, I was only interested in …
Coloring Pages never get old here at the Hill House, and this set of Christian Easter coloring pages are sure to be a hit with my children. I try to make a new set for my girls every couple of weeks, since they are such a favorite. This week as we talk about the death …
Like a lot of homeschool families, we have tried quite a few math programs trying to find the “just right” fit. For the past few years, I’ve used Rod and Staff Math for my elementary-age students, and it has been a great curriculum match for my girls. I like many aspects of Rod and Staff …
Many of you with Preschoolers love these seasonal and holiday-themed tracing worksheets. I hope this St. Patrick’s Day version will be a great addition to your Preschool week! Even though we don’t celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, it does get a mention here at the Hill House. I’ll add these tracing worksheets to my son’s list …
My children adore match games – from preschool all the way up to my first grader! Besides the fact that they’re just plain fun, matching games have so much educational benefit. They are a frequent flyer during our homeschool week. Note that this post was originally published in July 2012. I would say it is …
A couple of years ago, I shared why I teach Latin in our homeschool. Since then, I’ve received many questions, comments, and emails inquiring as to how to teach Latin – how to get started, how to choose curriculum, and what the end game looks like. The biggest concern aside from why is: what to do …
When I share children’s books with learning ideas, they are often of the fiction or non-fiction variety. However today, I have a wonderful reference or resource-type book to share with you. Non-fiction, fiction, short stories, chapter books, poetry…they all are important to read! Today’s book, Daily Life at the Time of Jesus, is a non-fiction …
I know that many of you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, so I was thrilled when my directed draw and write clip art packet included a set for St. Patrick’s Day! Yay for all of you! Directed Draw and Write continues to be one of the favorites types of downloads here at Mama’s. It is such …
In the past 11 homeschool years, I’ve taught elementary math 4 times. I feel like a pro! I have used various math programs for different children through the years, and they each have a unique way of approaching different concepts. I appreciate the different perspectives and feel like that makes me a better homeschool teacher. …
In Our Homeschool is (mostly) a weekly series here at Mama’s Learning Corner. I’ll write about what we’re learning, helpful homeschool ideas, field trips, or books we’re reading. I hope you enjoy! After we complete our morning Bible time together, my children and I get busy with our Latin studies. That looks different for each …
Are you studying the life of Saint Patrick with your children this year? If so, make sure you download these Saint Patrick Worksheets! Saint Patrick was a missionary to the people of Ireland, leaving a rich legacy. It’s fascinating to learn about St. Patrick teaching the Trinity using a shamrock as an object lesson! I’ve …
