Snuggle! My daughter and I love to read together, and now that the weather has turned cold we are snuggling on the couch with our noses in a book more than usual. M loves audiobooks, too, which is nice because it gives my voice a rest now and then. I …
Sprouting bean plants requires only a few inexpensive items, some of which you may already have around your house. Below you will find images and the steps to follow to sprout your own beans. You can use these as talking points with your kids as you perform each step. Have …
Mini-Books From Lunch Sacks! My daughter and I really enjoyed coloring these pages and making our little paper bag books. Although this is a very inexpensive project which requires only a few tools and materials, it is open to a wide range of creative possibilities! We had so much fun …
Role Model As a mother of a very young daughter I am so appreciative of this book, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know, by Kari Kampakis. Although people tell me “it goes by so fast,” I still have several years before she becomes a teenager. Years in which I hope …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 7 This week …
Review I was excited to receive God’s Word For Me from Tommy Nelson Mommies last week. This is a Bible Storybook for kids, but it is not like most that I’ve seen. Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post, but was given a free book to review. I am …
Sail Away! I hope you and your kids enjoy these pages! You will find printables for Christopher Columbus, Sailing Ships and More, Under the Sea, and Pirates. I’ll add all the ocean-themed pages that I create to this post in the future, as well. Please comment on this post if …
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 6 This week …
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 5 This week …
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 4 This week …