Welcome to my 2018-2019 homeschool classroom tour! Below, I will share pictures of our classroom and links to the products (or similar products) that I used to achieve each item just in case you'd like to copy anything for your homeschool, public school, or private school classroom. NOTE: This … [Read more...] about Homeschool Classroom Tour
Homeschooling
Math-U-See Math Manipulatives Organization
Here's an idea I discovered in one of my homeschooling groups for organizing our Math-U-See math manipulatives. NOTE: This post used to be on my domain RuffledNest.com. However, I don’t have time for that domain at the moment, so I transferred it here. So if you were redirected from Ruffled Nest, … [Read more...] about Math-U-See Math Manipulatives Organization
Spelling Practice Box
This year for Language Arts (reading, spelling, writing, and poetry), we are using The Good and the Beautiful curriculum. One thing that is encouraged via The Good and the Beautiful is a Spelling Practice Box. NOTE: This post used to be on my domain RuffledNest.com. However, I don't have time for … [Read more...] about Spelling Practice Box
How to Use an Abacus to Make Patterns {Plus FREE Printable Cards}
The abacus {also referred to as a counting frame} is a neat tool that has been used for math and various other purposes for centuries. Its origins take root in European, Chinese, and Russian cultures. Today, the abacus is still heavily used in many countries and, upon occasion, is even used here in … [Read more...] about How to Use an Abacus to Make Patterns {Plus FREE Printable Cards}
DIY Montessori Sand Tray {For Under $8}
As I've been preparing my boys for school, I've discovered that I really like portions of the Montessori method. And I REALLY like the educational products--especially the WOODEN ones!--that are available to make it so. Among these clever educational toys was the sand tray. Which, typically, cost … [Read more...] about DIY Montessori Sand Tray {For Under $8}
Michael James Knapp: Tips for Successful Homeschooling
Whether you’re firmly committed to homeschooling or you’re tossing around the idea, it’s important to learn as much as you can about the process. Michael James Knapp and his wife Amber found that getting started was the toughest part of homeschooling. But they stuck with it and now homeschool both … [Read more...] about Michael James Knapp: Tips for Successful Homeschooling