Kindergarteners Go Around The World: Week 13 ~ United States (Thanksgiving Lesson)

This post is part of the series “Around the World in 28 Weeks: Art, Literature & Geography Lessons for Kindergarten.” For an introduction, overview of the entire course, and links to more lesson plans, please click here. Thank you for visiting Cotton Ridge Homeschool! Introduction to Week 13 This week …

God’s Little Princess Holy Bible Review

Devotional Bible For Princesses Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post, but was given a free book to review. I am an affiliate of Amazon, and will receive a small commission if a link on this page is used to make a purchase. I have been a fan of …

Science With Children: Two Experiments With Ice

I’m not sure why, but my preschooler loves to play with ice. Following are two experiments using ice…one involves food coloring, which makes it even more fun for kids! Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. I am an affiliate of Amazon, and will receive a small commission if a …

Brave Girls Bible Stories ~ Children’s Book Review

Celebrating Great Women of the Bible Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post, but was given a free book to review. I am an affiliate of Amazon, and will receive a small commission if a link on this page is used to make a purchase. My little preschooler was …

It Will Be Ok ~ Children’s Book Review, Plus Free Printables

Three more wonderful resources from Tommy Nelson Publishers have arrived for review and giveaway!  We are always excited when this package arrives each month!  My little preschooler LOVES books, and she was extra excited about this month’s selections. Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post, but was given a …

Kindergarteners Go Around The World: Week 12 ~ Nigeria and Zambia

This post is part of the series “Around the World in 28 Weeks: Art, Literature & Geography Lessons for Kindergarten.” For an introduction, overview of the entire course, and links to more lesson plans, please click here. Thank you for visiting Cotton Ridge Homeschool! Introduction to Week 12 This week …

Kindergarteners Go Around The World: Week 11 ~ Tanzania

This post is part of the series “Around the World in 28 Weeks: Art, Literature & Geography Lessons for Kindergarten.” For an introduction, overview of the entire course, and links to more lesson plans, please click here. Thank you for visiting Cotton Ridge Homeschool! Introduction to Week 11 This week …

Good Night, Little Pumpkin ~ Children’s Book Review

It is starting to get a little cooler here, and although we had a great summer, I’m looking forward to the Fall season and the upcoming holidays!  Halloween is just around the corner, and if you are looking for an alternative to traditional stories this year for your little ones, …

Kindergarteners Go Around The World: Week 10 – Russia

This post is part of the series “Around the World in 28 Weeks: Art, Literature & Geography Lessons for Kindergarten.” For an introduction, overview of the entire course, and links to more lesson plans, please click here. Thank you for visiting Cotton Ridge Homeschool! Introduction to Week 10 This week …

God Is Always Good ~ Children’s Book Review

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post, but was given a free book to review. I am an affiliate of Amazon, and will receive a small commission if a link on this page is used to make a purchase. Then where is God when bad things happen? Isn’t this …

Kindergarteners Go Around The World: Week 9 – Greece

This post is part of the series “Around the World in 28 Weeks: Art, Literature & Geography Lessons for Kindergarten.” For an introduction, overview of the entire course, and links to more lesson plans, please click here. Thank you for visiting Cotton Ridge Homeschool! Introduction to Week 9 This week …

Kindergarteners Go Around The World: Week 8 – Germany

This post is part of the series “Around the World in 28 Weeks: Art, Literature & Geography Lessons for Kindergarten.” For an introduction, overview of the entire course, and links to more lesson plans, please click here. Thank you for visiting Cotton Ridge Homeschool! Introduction to Week 8 This week …

Science With Children: Two Experiments With One Perrier Bottle (Air, Weather & Water)

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. I am an affiliate of Amazon, and will receive a small commission if a link on this blog is used to make a purchase. We were interested in trying the Jumping Coin Experiment from the The Usborne Book of Science Activities, Volume 1, …

Science With Children: Baking Soda and Vinegar Experiments

These are two of the first science experiments my four-year-old and I performed together in our kitchen.  Based on what I have read, kids of all ages would enjoy these!  Both experiments are rather simple, but fun. Inexpensive, too! 1. Inflating A Balloon Thank you to Mom to 2 Posh …

Science Experiments With Children (For Those Who Are Slightly Intimidated)

My preschooler’s interest in science experiments was sparked recently by a simple little experiment we did on the dining room table. It involved a plastic drinking straw and various small objects we found around the house.  We lined up a feather, penny, eraser, paper clip, shell, and a few other …

Share A Blessing Sticker & Postcard Book Review

Create and Share! One of the resources Tommy Nelson is sharing this month is the Share A Blessing sticker and card book for 6 – 11 year old girls.  Cute, cute, cute!  (I try not to overuse this word, but it applies here!)  The book comes with over 1,000 pretty …