It’s too overwhelming and you didn’t think you could do it. But you can! You can teach your child reading, and it’s easy with the ReadBright program of workbooks and readers. Use code HOMESCHOOL15 for 15% off all products! I admit, I don’t think I would make a very good teacher. I was much happier…
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Make the Most of Staying Home By Learning a Musical Instrument
Wouldn’t it be great to come out of this extended stay at home with a lifetime skill? Introduce a new musical instrument to your child and watch them develop talents they can use forever. Right now, we’re all looking to keep our kids – or ourselves – busy and entertained. By now, most of them…
How I’m Staying Connected to My Grandchildren
They might not be able to be close by, but I can stay connected to my grandchildren and help out my children during this time—and you can too! Are you watching from afar as your awesome children manage bustling households and wishing you could be “the extra pair of hands” you usually are? Let’s turn…
Back to School – How to Make Distance Learning Work
With Pesach behind us, it’s time to make the best of this new education experience. We have a few tips that can help the kids get the most out of their distance learning online or phone classes. It’s important for each child to have a dedicated space and device (phone/tablet/computer) to be used consistently for…
Bring Torah to Life in Your Own Home! The Living Torah Museum Can Help.
For the past 18 years, The Living Torah Museum has brought Torah to life for hundreds of thousands of visitors. Now, bring it into your own home with these enriching DVDs you can now stream online! Recently, the principal of one boys’ cheder told Rabbi Shaul Shimon Deutsch, founder of The Torah Living Museum, “You…
How to Stay Sane With Your Kids Home All Day
Are things crazy right now or what? As a homeschooling mom (who also works!), I spend all day, every day with my kids and I know it can be crazy hard. To keep siblings from tearing each others’ eyes out To get the laundry folded and food on the table To not binge on the…
Is Your Child’s School Conducting Online Classes?
If you usually like to limit the devices in your home…but find you have a temporary need now that school is online in many places—this affordable tablet may be the solution. It’s $35! Although it’s great for kids to be able to continue their learning while home via online sessions, what’s a family to do…
Making Ice Cream: Science, Fun, and Food Combine in One Great Summer Activity
Science can be fun – and delicious! Experiments involving food are the best kind, and the one we love the most is making our own ice cream! What you’ll need: Whole milk or heavy cream Sugar Chocolate syrup or vanilla extract (or other flavorings) Ice Salt Sandwich size resealable bags Gallon size resealable bags A…
10 Things Organized Moms Do to Get Ready for the School Year
Everyone likes to start off the school year on the right foot…but it’s harder to stay on that foot. Here’s how you can. Create a Homework Station This space should include a quiet space with all supplies at hand to do homework. If you can’t figure out a specific place, and you do homework in…
Sneaky Ways to Give Your Kids a Bit More Knowledge – Part 3
Fill their minds with informative, engaging, and enlightening…books! Obviously books play a large part in educating our children. But there are some out there that are more fun to read than others. There are lots of novels that teach history, science, geography and many other topics while entertaining your child. They’re learning without even knowing…