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There’s no denying it. Homeschooling comes with so much stuff. The papers, pencils, supplies, and books threaten to take over every square inch – and yet can never be found when they’re needed. So we look to organization to solve our woes, but the methods of the magazines will not help our homeschooling households. We need guerrilla organization, organization that can withstand the daily heavy use of children. The kind of organization tips and hacks that work for homeschooling households are those that look at when and where each thing needs to be used and minimizes the amount of effort...

We all know there’s nothing like a mom for getting things done. They do it on a daily basis and often in the face of public meltdowns and wild animal-like antics. We’ve scoured the scene for new or noteworthy mom-invented projects, and we’re totally inspired. These mom bosses have grabbed ideas from daily life to create some awesome products that we can’t live without. Scroll through to see them all. photo: Somebody's Mother Fabulously Redesigned Food Moms know how to get things done, and that’s especially true for getting their kiddos to eat. When we can’t get our own picky...

I visited Montana as a kid during our family reunions. We’d all descend on some town that I cannot remember beyond it was trading on its famous Old West cowboys and outlaws. I mainly remember visiting Custer’s Last Stand and then heading over to a saloon out of the Old West. Yep, that’s what I remembered about the state. So, let’s see what we learned with this Montana unit study for our geography lessons. (there are affiliate links in here) Montana booklist There were some truly fun books that I remember reading with the kids when they were younger. Buffalo...

Any time math practice can be disguised as a game, it’s a win! These Number Facts Grid Games can be used to reinforce number sense and basic math facts in a simple and fun way. Plus, it can be easily adapted for play at any age! Playing will enhance students’ understanding of arrays, square numbers, and fact families, in addition to providing practice with basic facts, making it a great supplement to any kind of math lesson or practice. Even better, it requires few materials and can be paused and resumed at any time. In the classroom, this is a...

My oldest son is precocious, extremely social, outgoing, a voracious reader, and an avid lover of learning. It almost goes without saying that he is disappointed that he won't be starting preschool in the fall. When the school year abruptly ended for his older cousins because of COVID-19, I don't think he fully understood what was happening or why. He was mainly focused on not being able to have weekly dinners with his grandparents or play with his cousins. It's a challenge for adults to cope with these sudden and dramatic changes to our daily lives, so I can only...