education – That Bald Chick

How to Choose a Homeschool Curriculum (without loosing your mind)

How to Choose a Homeschool Curriculum – without losing your mind

Homeschooling your children has many joys. You get to be around your children all the time, sleep in some school days, and ensure your children are learning what they need…

Virginia Higgins June 13, 2022

Homeschool

5 Ways to Use Dominoes for Learning

Raise your hand if you grew up playing with dominoes?! Back then you just thought they were something fun to play with, but your parents were onto something. Dominoes are…

Virginia Higgins March 3, 2017

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Books Celebrate Homeschool

Celebrate Dr Seuss Day – Read Across America

I know that Valentine's Day is just around the corner, but I wanted to take a quick break from all things cupid and hearts to discuss another super fun special…

Virginia Higgins February 7, 2017

Homeschool

Reading Manipulatives from Oriental Trading

Special thanks to Oriental Trading for providing products for this post. All opinions are my own. As I mentioned before, in my How to Help a Struggling Reader post, reading…

Virginia Higgins August 29, 2016

Books Children Homeschool

How To Improve Your Child’s Interest in Reading

Have your attempts to help your child learn to read been met with this face? Are your child's reading skills lacking because he or she is not that interested in…

Virginia Higgins August 13, 2016

Reviews Technology

Hisense Chromebook – Perfect for School and So Much More #Hisense #Chromebook

I received a Chromebook in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own. As a homeschooling mom, I have found that utilizing online resources gives me so much more…

Virginia Higgins November 26, 2015

Giveaways

KinderCare’s Back-to-School Giveaway #FIRSTDAYADVENTURES

Special thanks to KinderCare for making this post possible. The summer might be coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean the adventure ends here. Now that we’re switching gears…

Virginia Higgins September 2, 2015

Giveaways

Best Buy for Education Sweepstakes @BestBuyEdu #BestBuyEducationEntry

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. Regardless, all opinions are my own.…

Virginia Higgins May 18, 2015

Lifestyle

Little Scholars Tablet Review Plus Giveaway (11/24)

I’ve mentioned it before, and I know I will mention it again: I have three girls. Lovely, amazing, smart, funny girls…who are addicted to technology. I don’t think that I…

Abby November 3, 2014

Homeschool

4 Things You Should Know about Montessori Learning

Montessori learning is way different than the standard learning environment, and the method leaves many with questions. While it is not the typical learning environment, there are many benefits to…

Virginia Higgins August 16, 2014