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Kids Activities

Halloween, Science, Sensory, Simple Science, UncategorizedHow to Make Spooky Halloween Slime With Your Kids

LEGO, Science, Star Wars100 Most Amazing Star Wars Activities Of All Time

Simple ScienceHalloween Science Magic: 20 Ways to Play and Learn

Art and Crafts, Family FunHow to Weave a Nutting Basket like the Early Settlers

Science, Simple ScienceHow to Make a Fantastic Pirate Telescope from Toilet Paper Rolls

Science, Simple ScienceHow to See the Wind (Easy DIY Windsock)

Science, Simple ScienceEdible Science: Easy Ice Cream in a Bag Activity

Fun and Games, Science, Simple Science8 Exciting Apple-themed STEM Challenges (FREE printable)

Math, Play & Learn, Science, Star WarsAwesome Star Wars Math: Seven-day Math Challenge

Book Lists

Books for KidsThe Best Picture Books about Navigating Negative Emotions

Books for Kids, Raising ReadersThe Best Books About Readers, Reading, and Libraries

Books for Kids100 Great Children’s Books (Beyond the Classics)

Books for KidsSpectacular Books to Read in October – Time for Magic

Books for KidsHow to Win Free Books with October Books Giveaway

Books for KidsBooks to Inspire Kids to Think like Scientists

Parenting

Mind ToolsThis powerful mind-shift will make you a better parent

Mind Tools5 Overlooked Habits for a Better Back to School

Mind Tools, Mindfulness, ParentingThe Most Important Thing You Need to Know About Your Kids

Mind Tools, ParentingHow to Help Kids Navigate Negative Emotions (a Step-by-Step Guide)

Mind Tools, ParentingDo you want to prevent “the middle child syndrome”?

Mind Tools, Play & LearnThe Best Memory Games for Kids (Magic that Works)

Homeschooling

HomeschoolingHow Children Learn: 5 Magic Ingredients and 5 Mistakes You Need to Know About

HomeschoolingHow to set up a homeschool space you will actually use (template)

HomeschoolingHow to Manage Large Family Homeschooling Without Losing Your Mind

Homeschooling, Mind Tools, MindfulnessHow to Teach Metacognition in a Few Simple Steps

HomeschoolingReveal Your Strength: Our Homeschool Curriculum Choices

Homeschooling, Reviews3 Reasons Homeschooling Preschool with Sonlight is Fun

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