What inspired me to host a homeschool co-op about germs and the lymphatic system was to motivate the kids to wash their hands! Even though we homeschool, it seems at the beginning of the school year everyone gets sick all the time. After doing this activity the kids were washing their hands over and over for fun! I kid you not. We did this homeschool co-op about germs and the lymphatic system with first graders, but it would be appropriate for ages 4-8. Human Anatomy Puzzle First, we had the kids put a human body anatomy puzzle together. This human …
Author: Lissette
Awesome Homeschool Gift Ideas for Boys!
Here is a list of awesome homeschool gift ideas for boys ages 5-9. Firstly, I am a minimalist at heart. I don’t enjoy shopping or cluttering up my home with excess stuff. However, my son loves to tinker, build, and collect all the tiny little things, and he is definitely not into the minimalist aesthetic that his mom is into. So here is a short list of stuff he loves (and mom loves too) that we actually have in our house because these keep him and his friends busy, learning, moving, and entertained for hours. Maybe your little boy, (or …
How to Host an Awesome Homeschool Christmas Party!
We had an awesome homeschool Christmas party for our co-op this past year! Here are some of the fun ideas and games that our group did together that the kids loved. These are very simple and inexpensive Christmas games to put together, and they get the kids moving! And most of these are probably new Christmas games you haven’t heard of before! Giving Back If we are indoors, it’s nice to have a craft for the kids to start on and then they’ll have something to do while we wait for all the kiddos to arrive. I feel it’s important …
How to Host an Awesome Halloween Homeschool Co-op Party!
It’s always fun to dress up, and we got some extra use out of the kid’s costumes for our Halloween homeschool co-op this year! Here are some fun ideas for you to host your own Halloween homeschool co-op party with your group. Of course, there are a million ideas you could do, but these were winners with our group. Additionally, all of these Halloween homeschool activities are cheap and hands-on! A free printable with a list of supplies you’ll need is included! Group Costume Picture! First, of course, we took a picture of all the kids in their cute costumes. …
How to Host a Fun, Hands-On Homeschool Co-op on Composting Worms!
I started a worm compost bin a couple of months ago and thought that it would be fun to use it as a learning opportunity for our homeschool co-op. Honestly, I wasn’t sure if the kids would be into learning about worms, but they ended up totally loving it! Here is everything you need to host a fun, hands-on homeschool co-op on composting worms! Worm Anatomy First, we had the kids color a worm anatomy printout. Their anatomy includes a simple nervous system, the digestive tract, 5 hearts, and clitellum. We kept things simple since our age group is on …
Why is the Old Testament God so Angry and Unfair?
“How can you love a God who is so cruel?” “Why would you want to believe in a jealous and angry God?” “Why is the Old Testament God so angry?” Really people want to know, “Is God Fair?” These are questions I’ve heard from friends and it’s a good question. But then I have to ask them, “Have you read the Old Testament?” The answer is always, “Well, no.” That’s a pretty quick judgment when you haven’t read the stories for yourself. I have one example (it reads more like a bible study) to share here concerning the Amalekites (there …
7 Useful Tips to Find the Mold Inspector You Need!
There are a lot of mold inspectors out there… but how do you know which one is good? What credentials should you be looking for in a mold inspector? Here are 7 useful tips to find a certified mold inspector with credentials so you don’t waste your time and money! 1) Does the Company do Both Inspection and Remediation? Do they do remediation as well? If they say yes, look elsewhere! It’s a conflict of interest. The remediation company should be a totally separate business from the mold inspection company. 2) Do They have the Tools for the Job? What …
14 Essential Things to Look for When Purchasing a Home
Looking for a home is often a very overwhelming experience, but when you’re spending a ton of money on a mortgage, you want to make sure you do your due diligence. This will be the biggest purchase you make, so don’t skimp on quality home inspections. Here are 14 essential things to look for when purchasing a home (that your general inspection may miss). 1) Is the Water Safe? Get the water tested. This is especially important if you’re on a well. Often, a local company would be best as they’ll know what contaminants or toxins to look for in …
Leonard Ravenhill Quotes from “Why Revival Tarries”
If you’re a Christian who really needs a wake-up call to pray and be serious about your faith, read Why Revival Tarries by Leonard Ravenhill. This is an older book with a very direct style, think of the author as a prophet called to wake up those who are spiritually asleep. A lot of the book is worth quoting, so I put this article together to share some of my favorite Leonard Ravenhill quotes from the book. “Poverty-stricken as the Church is today in many things, she is most stricken here, in the place of prayer. We have many organizers, but …
11 Ideas to Make Writing Fun!
Some kids find writing exacerbating, so here are some fun ways to put pen to paper so kids can find writing enjoyable. Here are 11 ideas to make writing fun! 1. Buy Fancy Pens and Markers It’s fun to try some fancy pens or markers to write with. My son is always confiscating my colorful gel pens, which I don’t mind as long as he writes or draws with them! 2. Write on Large Surfaces A lot of kids prefer writing on larger surfaces. Dry-erase boards and chalkboards have worked wonders for us. There is more space for drawing bigger …