When it is cold outside, it is fun to snuggle up inside with something warm and and enjoy engaging board games! But lest you think this activity is all fun, here are 10 benefits of playing board games along with 21 games we have enjoyed as a family that fit the category: 1. Math […]
The Boy Electrician ~ Free eBook
The Boy Electrician is a free eBook originally published in 1914. It was written by a beloved author of technical books aimed at boys of that time. Alfred Powell Morgan was an electrical engineer, inventor, and author who brought all things electrical and mechanical down to earth for young people. According to a brief autobiographical […]
He’s BAC! ~ Free Food Safety Download for Kids
Free 28-page download from the University of Georgia Extension on food safety for kids. He’s BAC! is a Children’s Guide to Keeping Food Safe. Written and illustrated in a colorful comic book format, He’s BAC! covers: Washing your hands. Washing tables. Washing fruits and vegetables. Keeping meats separate from other foods. Heating food to the […]
10 Favorite Activities {2019–2020}
Ten reader-favorite activities from the archives: balancing a checkbook, filling out income tax forms, viewing sunspots, charting the weather, and more!
5 Natural Ways to Improve Listening Skills
No question, listening is a skill that comes more easily to some of us than it does to others. Nevertheless, listening is a skill that is increasingly more highly valued in a world so highly peppered with distractions. But it also has the added benefit of building better learners! So how do you help your […]
15 Ways to Improve Concentration
We have all seen it — we have all lived it! There are simply days when we have a very difficult time concentrating. Our children are no different. But when the days stretch into weeks, or months of poor concentration loom, we know we have a problem that needs attention. Here are 15 ways to […]
God at Work: Your Christian Vocation in All of Life {Review}
It is that time of year when some will graduate — with no clue what they want out of life. Hopefully we have provided our children with a love of learning, given them time to develop their interests, talents, and gifts, and provided them with a path to their future. For those still confused God […]
Learn to Code Apps and Websites {Free!}
Codecademy offers an easy way to learn and develop programming skills! The site, which has grown considerably since our first review in 2012, offers an interactive approach to help students learn to code apps and websites — at no cost. At this time, students can choose various avenues to explore including: HTML and CSS PHP […]
What Makes an Entrepreneur? {Free Lesson Plan}
With college costs high and job outlooks low, many students and graduates decide to start their own businesses. And to help students build an entrepreneurial mindset, several organizations and think tanks are encouraging an entrepreneurship education plan down to as low as elementary-level students. Whether or not your child will decide to go the entrepreneurial […]
The Family Garden Journal {Update}
Now in a new compact size, The Family Garden Journal: A Keepsake of Daily Plans, Observations, and Harvests from HomesteadOnTheRange.com will see a price increase after the first of the year. This is a great time to pick up this family notebooking keepsake! This beautiful paperback journal can help you or a loved one develop […]
Character Study {Free Download}
Building Character: A Bible Study for Adolescents and Teens is a free character study download from the C.S. Lewis Institute. The 28-page study guide has 9 weeks of lessons including an introduction and then covering: Integrity. A teachable spirit. Self-discipline. Compassion. A servant’s heart. Courage. Faith. Joy. The format for each week is simple, making […]
7 Search Engines for Scholars & Students
If you are researching a topic, it helps to have a reliable search engine. We have used a wide array of scholarly search engines in scientific applications (and to find helpful resources for the DIY homeschool mom), and there are several that typically find their way to the top of the stack. You’ll want […]
