Farm Animals Personalized Children’s Book ~ A Review and Giveaway

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post, except for a complimentary book which KD Novelties sent me to review.  I am an affiliate of KD Novelties, and will receive a small commission if the links below are used to make a purchase. However, all opinions are entirely my own, …

Lunches Around the World with Little Passports

Here is an interesting Social Studies lesson for your kids, courtesy of Little Passports! Kids around the world are preparing to go back to school—that means homework, new friends and … lunch? Yes, that’s right! Let’s visit different countries and see what yummy food the school kids eat every day! …

Work & Occupations Lesson Ideas For Preschool & Kindergarten

Goal & Objectives Goal: 1. Beginning understanding and appreciation of work, jobs, and occupations. Objectives: 1. Learn about specific jobs and occupations in the home and community. 2. Appreciate the people in the child’s life that work to help them grow and learn. 3. Learn to do specific age-appropriate chores …

Fall Seasonal Activities For Preschool & Kindergarten

Autumn is my favorite season…the cool, comfortable weather, no humidity, and the changing leaves encourage me to get outdoors and enjoy nature.  Seasonal activities are always fun for kids – here are several that you can include in your lesson plans this fall. For an introduction and to see how …

Mabel’s Wash Away Labels Are Perfect For Canning This Season

It’s canning season and Mabel’s Labels has the perfect product for you! Wash Away Labels are dissolvable and perfect for potluck dishes, bottles for daycare, frozen foods, containers of leftovers and of course canning jars!  When no longer needed, simply pop in the dishwasher or under running water to rinse …

Earth and Space Lesson Ideas For Preschool & Kindergarten

For an introduction and to see how this post fits in the complete list of preschool lesson ideas for the year, please see my post: Preschool Lesson Ideas For Homeschool – Plans For The Year. Goal & Objectives Goal: 1. Beginning awareness of Earth and Space: understanding seasons, weather, telling …

Photo Canvas Print Review

Image Courtesy of Easy Canvas Prints Turn Your Photographs Into Wall Art Easy Canvas Prints provided me with two free 16″ x 20″ photos on canvas to review. Below are my honest opinions. I received my second photo on canvas from Easy Canvas Prints recently – and I am just …

Introducing Maria of the Etsy Shop Mama D’s Closet

An interview with Cotton Ridge Homeschool’s newest sponsor, Maria of Mama D’s Closet! Maria Dispenza is a stay-at-home mom to two little boys, and runs the Etsy shop Mama D’s Closet. She is most inspired by Montessori theory, attachment parenting, and low-impact living, and all of her shop’s items reflect …

Ideas For Preschool & Kindergarten – Getting Organized

After some trial and error, I believe I have settled on a simple way to stay organized this year!  It’s been a little time-consuming – at least during the “error” part.  But once I decided on a system, it went pretty smoothly.  When I had chunks of time here and …

Colors & Rainbows Lesson Ideas For Preschool & Kindergarten

Goals 1. Know the order and names of the colors of the rainbow. 2. Beginning knowledge of how rainbows are formed. This mini-lesson plan goes well with the Birds & Land Animals lesson and Noah’s Ark Bible story.  For an introduction and to see how this post fits in the …

Birds & Land Animals Lesson Ideas For Preschool & Kindergarten

For an introduction and to see how this post fits in the complete list of preschool lesson plans, please see my post: Preschool Lesson Ideas For Homeschool – Plans For The Year.  Goals & Objectives Goals: 1. Beginning awareness of the child’s world and respect for the animal kingdom. 2. Beginning …

All About Me Lesson Ideas For Preschool & Kindergarten

For an introduction and a complete list of preschool lesson ideas for the year, please see my post: Preschool Lesson Ideas For Homeschool – Plans For The Year.  An important note before considering a curriculum for preschoolers: sometimes just the act of making a plan creates pressure to complete it, …

Toy Organization

Preschool Lesson Ideas For Homeschool – Plans For The Year

An important note before considering a curriculum for preschoolers: sometimes just the act of making a plan creates pressure to complete it, no matter what. But researchers – and lots of Moms – emphasize that very young children learn best by playing.  So don’t worry if your lesson plans are …

Creatively Organized For Back To School

‘Creatively Organized For Back To School’ by cottonridge Vinyl Organization Labe… lilybellabout… $5.75 Blue and green backpack… MonogramEnvyB… $30 6 Rectangle Chalkboard … LakeEffectTre… $6 Custom Closet Dividers … GinaMarieOrig… $21 Pink Polka Dot Pencil P… SunnySkyDesig… $12 Child’s Book Sling … ShopWithCompa… $29 Bi-Plane Wall Shelf Midwestclassi… $99 Personalized …

Homeschooling Success Story: Rebekah Kreiger, Graphic Artist and Jewelry Designer

Rebekah Kreiger is a talented artist and designer residing in Seattle, Washington. She has been creating since the age of 6, and currently has three shops on Etsy. Be sure to visit to see more of her wonderful work: Verdigris Jewelry & Gifts, Tangle’s Treasures, and Tangle’s Graphics. If you …

Get Organized With Tiny Prints

Disclosure: I was compensated for this post with a prize pack described below. I am an affiliate of Tiny Prints, and will receive a small commission if the links on this page are used to make a purchase. Nevertheless, my opinions are entirely my own and based on personal experience. …