Planning a human body unit? Looking for all the best anatomy books for teaching kids about their bodies? Living books are an absolute must in our homeschool, so we usually have a handful to go with each of our unit studies. We just finished up with our human body unit and we’d love to share …
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Planning a penguin theme for your preschooler(s)? In search of all the best penguin activities to create a penguin unit study? Penguins are truly fascinating animals. I mean they’re birds that can’t fly, but sure can swim. They often stay with the same mate year after year, most species live in large colonies with thousands …
Looking for some fun and educational Christmas activities for your preschooler? Searching for ideas on how to teach your preschooler the true meaning of Christmas? Christmas is such a special time in our house, so I wanted to incorporate it into our learning. So, I set out to find all the best hands-on activities for …
Have you been crazy busy with errands or holiday travels lately and looking for ways to sneak more homeschooling in while you’re in the car? Or maybe you’re a carschooling family that travels a lot and just need some fresh new ideas. Whatever your reasoning, there are plenty of ways to incorporate learning on the …
Looking to start a morning basket for your preschooler? Need some more ideas on what to include in your early years basket? Morning time is the perfect solution for creating a space for things that would otherwise get pushed aside. It also helps build your family bond and creates lifelong learners. And, having a morning …
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We’ve been learning all about nocturnal animals lately, and so when I saw that Jester Park had a creatures of the night park pack, naturally we had to check it out. That very same day of course. 😉 We were pretty delighted with our themed backpack, so I wanted to give my readers the whole …
Planning an apple theme for your preschooler? Looking for all the best apple activities for play-based learning? An apple unit study is a must-have for Fall in our house. But how can you keep things entertaining while still teaching your preschooler? In this post we’ll cover 11 preschool apple activities for hands-on learning. *Just so …
One of our favorite preschool themes for fall is an apple theme. And, you can’t have an apple lesson without all of your favorite apple books! Listed below are our top 10 picks for preschool apple books. *Just so you know, Iowa Homeschool Mom may collect a share of sales from the affiliate links on …
Are you an Iowa homeschooler looking for all the best spots to take your kids on field trips to? I always recommend checking out a local veterinary clinic, fire station, and county courthouse for field trips, but there’s also some pretty specific spots across the state that you’ll want to be sure to check out. …
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Just stepping your toes into the world of homeschooling? Wondering what the different types of homeschooling are and which one is the best fit for your family? Choosing a homeschool style can seem daunting and overwhelming at first, but taking the time initially to learn all the different methods will help you to understand what …
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