STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, and has been all the rage lately. Goldie Blox STEM kits help with at least Science and Engineering. If you’d like to introduce your preschool or early elementary student to STEM topics,
Our Gaming Table
When we moved into our bus, one of my requests was that my husband make me a gaming table. I was tired of feeling like we couldn’t work on a puzzle because it would take up the whole table and
Robot Turtles
Do you have a young child who loves robots, coding, or even turtles? Are you wanting to introduce your child to coding in a friendly, fun way? Look no further than Robot Turtles! Robot Turtles is a great off-screen introduction
Silly Sentences
Do your kids need extra practice reading? Or how about some practice with grammar? Silly Sentences is a great game for kids to practice these language arts skills, and have a lot of fun, too! This post may contain affiliate
BOB Books
No, BOB Books are not a game, but they are great for teaching small children how to read. I see lots of early literacy questions in various homeschool groups and forums. I thought I would share here how I taught
Happy Hats
Happy Hats, created by the makers of Bob Books, is a great little game for young readers. Unfortunately, my kids outgrew it long before I thought of writing this blog, so I have neither pictures nor a gameplay video for you,
Game Storage
In 2022, my family sold almost everything, including our house and farm, and moved into a school bus. We went with a full 40’, but we have a separate driving compartment at the front which cuts into our living space
I Sea 10!
I Sea 10! is a fantastic game for helping young children work on counting, addition and subtraction, and especially making 10. You know, learning that 6+4=10, or 3+7=10. Really knowing how to make 10 makes it much easier to add
The Game of Life
Many people are familiar with the Game of Life, and indeed, it’s one I remember fondly from my own childhood. However, after trying a few different games, I came to the conclusion that I just don’t like the game anymore.
Math Explosion
When I first opened the box to Math Explosion, I was dismayed at its cheapness. The box is such that the only way to store all the game components in it, is for the volcano to be folded, which can
Money Bags
Learning how to count money is so important, yet can be a tricky concept for many kids. In addition to some games, my kids got real-world experience working with their own actual money. You have several options for money games;
