You do not have to wait until your child is school age to begin teaching them their letters, a gentle introduction somewhere in the toddler years will lay a great foundation for learning in later years. These 7 Ways To Introduce Your Toddler To The ABC's will gently introduce the names of letters, identification and the sounds they make through various fun activities, they wont even know they ...
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Kids Book Club Books & Top Picks for Tween
We are huge fans of reading, and I am happy to say so are all of our kids here at You Brew My Tea. That's why I wanted to share some of our Top Kids Book Club Books & Top Picks for Tween. This list has great options you can use for group reading with friends, or a formal book club. This post contains affiliate links. I will earn a commission on purchases made via these links. Best ...
Easy Summer Homeschool Ideas
Summer is upon us and that means the homeschooling life changes a little bit. We all want to enjoy the outdoors a little more, which is why we want to make homeschooling easy, fun, and flexible. Check out some of these easy summer homeschool ideas. More unschool and life experience than education, they still give us a chance to teach our kids and make the most of these fun summer months. Set ...
Chores for 5 Year Old's with Free Printable
The internet is flooded with an overwhelming amount of information on what types of chores are appropriate for what ages. Some of these ideas are unrealistic and others well, are pretty underwhelming. There are many things that go into determining the perfect chores for 5-year-olds but, that is a whole different post. Here I will be sharing with you my list of ideas that work well for a ...
FREE Fall Spelling Worksheets For Early Readers
I am a part of many homeschool groups and boards through social media. I enjoy reading others tips, ideas and questions, because it helps me to know I'm not alone in my struggles, but also makes me aware of things I might be missing in my sons curriculum. One thing we have found since he has really started reading steadily is that he has a desire to learn how to spell more words. While I had ...
Farmer Boy Unit Study
Looking for ideas to incorporate Farmer Boy into your homeshool? We grew up reading the Little House On The Prairie series of books, and Farmer Boy was always a favorite. Check out this Farmer Boy Unit Study that is perfect for introducing this book to your children. FARMER BOY UNIT STUDY Check out our Homeschooling for Lazy Parents Facebook Support Group for more tips and ways to make your ...
Ultimate List Of Free Homeschool Curriculum
As someone that has always been on a budget in regards to our classroom, this list of free homeschool curriculum is definitely an amazing place to begin. With dozens of options for great things like unit studies, printables, and complete lesson plans, you can't go wrong with beginning here. Ultimate List Of Free Homeschool Curriculum This post contains affiliate links. Free homeschool ...
7 Ways to Teach Toddlers Colors
You are naturally teaching your toddler throughout the day at home or while you are out and about but there are lots of ways to intentionally teach them what you want them to know. In our first in this series for teaching toddlers, I am sharing 7 Ways To Teach Toddlers Colors. Colors are one of first things you might purposefully start practicings. I have gathered 7 specific ways to introduce and ...
Anxiety Bible Verses For New Moms
There are some times in life that I feel overly anxious, and these anxiety Bible verses for new moms have definitely helped me. A few of the hardest times have been whenever I’ve had a new baby. From juggling other children on little sleep to the overwhelming emotions and hormonal roller coaster, it can be tough to fight anxiety. I wanted to share some of my go to Bible verses for when I’ve ...
4 Reasons You Should Skip the Pricey Coffee House & Brew Your Own Tea
We’ve become a nation addicted. We're addicted to our smartphones, social media, and our coffee and tea from the local shop or cafe. We may not be able to get rid of our mobile phones or social media, but we can forgo the trips out to get our caffeine fix. And that doesn’t mean you have to give it up altogether; it just means you have to brew it yourself. Fortunately, it doesn’t ...
15 Chores For Kids Ages 10-13
Congratulations parents! You have hit a new plateau in your life! It is time to sit back, sip a glass of wine, and thank your lucky stars you have kids aged 10-13. Although this age comes with a lot of challenges, it also comes with a shift in responsibility for you as the parent. It is time to figure out Chores for Kids Ages 10-13 and figure out how much sitting you can actually get away ...
Why I am Using BookShark Secular Homeschool Curriculum
Last fall we embarked on a different journey for our family. Our son switched from homeschooling to a local Montessori school. While this worked well for awhile, after the holiday break, we knew we needed to switch back. That's when Bookshark came on the scene and asked us to do a review of their BookShark Secular Homeschool Curriculum. I had already begun discussing going back into full-time ...
How to Throw an Awesome Birthday Party for $100 or Less
Birthday parties are one of the most looked forward to events for my kids each year. I will be one of the first to admit that I went extremely overboard with my first kid's parties. That is why I wanted to share these tips for How to Throw an Awesome Birthday Party for $100 or Less. They were easily costing me $300 or more. These days that seems to be the norm for birthday parties but, I took ...
Exercise for Kids | How to Encourage Healthy Habits
Exercise for Kids. Something I have avoided talking about. Why? Because I knew the Wee Child just didn't like it any more than I did. I really just don't enjoy exercise. Hot. Sweaty. It hurts. It's not my thing. I struggle to do it, let alone enjoy it. Sadly, that poor attitude toward it has rubbed off on my son. He hates to exercise. So, how do you encourage healthy habits and exercise ...
LEGO Building Games for Homeschool Classrooms
LEGO's are life. Okay, so maybe not, but pretty close for some kids! This list of LEGO Building Games for Homeschool Classrooms brings the love of Lego to your child in a way you don't have to feel any guilt about! Homeschoolers everywhere love the ease and convenience of incorporating building blocks, and LEGO is ideal! LEGO Building Games for Homeschool Classrooms This post contains ...
How To Throw An Epic Back To School Bash
Back to school season may feel like a bit of a bummer to kids. After all, they have just enjoyed a few months of fun and sun. So how can you lessen the burn of the back to school season? A totally epic back to school bash is the perfect solution. Throwing a back to school bash with kids can help get them excited about a new school year and bring the summer to a fantastic end. Take a look below at ...
Managing Bad Attitude & Grumpy Behavior In Kids
When your kids come home from school with a bad attitude, it can be hard to deal. Not only is it hard for you to deal, but it is hard for them to deal with as well. Don’t take it personally if your child is grumpy after school, they have had a long day. Just like having a hard or long day at work makes you grumpy, children are the same way. However, adults don’t always have parents to help them ...
Bible Verses For Teens With Depression
I gathered some Bible verses for teens with depression because I remember all too well how tough those years can be. Does anyone else remember being a teenager and feeling like the end of the world was near every single day? Going through those years were hard for me. Depression can affect kids of all ages and sadly it affects millions of teenagers each day. From the fact that hormones are ...
Comforting Scriptures For New Moms
Being a new mom can be tough on the soul, and these comforting scriptures for new moms are perfect for boosting your spirits. You’re tired and just want to get things back to normal. In fact, you may not even have time to pray anymore. You’re busy taking care of that little one 24/7. Here are some comforting scriptures for new moms that will encourage and help you connect with God, even when you ...
Free Printable Halloween Word Search
This Free Printable Halloween Word Search is a great way to build your kids vocabulary and word recognition. It's tons of fun to give fun things like this to your kids to complete as an extra school activity in your homeschool classroom. Free Printable Halloween Word Search Are you looking for more homeschool support? Come join our Homeschooling Lazy Parent Style group ...