Homeschooling

Miss Humblebee’s Academy (Online Curriculum) Review and Giveaway! 2 Winners!

May 9, 2014 by Sandra 3 Comments

I’m a happy affiliate of Miss Humblebee’s and received a free membership to this program in order to
enrich our home schooling experience and facilitate this review and giveaway.

Home schooling my kids is rewarding and incredibly challenging at the same time.

Truthfully, anyone who makes the decision to home school their kids can tell you that it’s hard work. Some days when I’m teaching my younger kids or helping my older kids with a tough assignment, I come dangerously close to losing my mind.

Personally, I think this is true because we’re home schooling four kids right now. If I only had to teach one or two of them, I think I could handle the task much more gracefully. 😉

But working on and off with my four older kids while my precious 2-year-old daughter hangs thisclose to me most of the day, well, it’s difficult. So when it comes to choosing the types of curriculum and programs that we’ll use in our home school, I tend to lean towards choices that encourage learning without a mentally exhausting amount of “momma involvement.”

Miss Humblebee’s Academy

In another post, I’ll share what’s been working as far as math and typing for Nathan, 13-years-old, and Breanna, 11-years-old. But today, my focus will be on the online learning program, Miss Humblebee’s Academy, that’s working for David, my 5-year-old son.

David’s been logging into Miss Humblebee’s Academy for a few months now, and it’s been a great learning experience for him. I think the reason it’s working is that the lessons are not only educational but also fun and engaging!

I love that Miss Humblebee’s is a full online curriculum. Kids learn math, reading, science, social studies, art, and music. Visually, I like that this program isn’t all flashy. I appreciate the toned down colors of the website and that the program doesn’t include a lot of distracting elements like some other programs.

An Opportunity to Win a FREE Membership

Now that you know about Miss Humblebee’s Academy and how terrific it is, how about an opportunity to win a 12-month or 6-month membership?! 🙂

That’s right! One of my fabulous readers will win a full 12-month membership to Miss Humblebee’s Academy, and another winner will win a fantastic 6-month membership! Woot!

How to Enter the Giveaway

Simply enter this giveaway using the Rafflecopter below. I’ve included options for extra entries, too!

This giveaway will run from now until – May 16th at 12:00am. The giveaway is open to US Residents only, ages 18 years old and above. The winner will be randomly chosen. I will promptly send the winner an email notifying them that they’ve won, and the winner must respond within 48hrs. of the giveaway’s end, otherwise I will have to draw a new winner.

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Have you ever used an online curriculum to help your kids learn?

A LeapReader “Ready, Set, Read & Write” Party!

October 31, 2013 by Sandra 2 Comments

A special thanks to LeapReader and MomSelect for the party kit I received to put together a fun party!

What’s better than throwing a party?

Throwing an EDUCATIONAL party. That’s what. 🙂

I recently had the opportunity to throw a LeapReader “Ready, Set, Read & Write” party that both kids and adults alike enjoyed. Partygoers had fun using the fantastic new LeapReader system that’s available right now. This new system not only helps kids learn to read, but it also helps them learn to write in a fun and interactive way.

Don’t worry, the special paper involved is mess-free, and even younger kids can practice their letters with ease…and guidance from the talking pen.

At the party, the kids enjoyed getting to know the new line of LeapReader products including the LeapReader Reading and Writing System. It’s pretty amazing.
With this new system, kids can learn to read, learn to write, and learn through listening to songs, games, and trivia that build their comprehension skills and vocabulary.

We’ve already started using the new system as part of our homeschooling routine, and my boys are definitely enjoying it. From the 3-D books that come with their own 3-D glasses to the “talking” flash cards, this way of learning is awesome and effective.

It’s just what I need to make teaching my own kids less challenging. I remember how helpful the LeapFrog videos were when my two oldest kids, Nathan and Breanna, were in kindergarten and first grade.

I’m excited to see that we’re incorporating even more practical and powerful LeapFrog products into our schooling. They really do work and make life easier for the teacher. 😉

Seeing Improvement
Isaac and David, my four and six-year-old boys, are already reaping the benefits of using the LeapReader system. Their handwriting skills are improving, and they actually enjoy learning with the LeapReader pen and audio books.

Back to the party, the kids enjoyed engaging in some fun printable activities that involved scissors and glue. As you can tell from the pictures, they were very focused.

Overall, the party was tons of fun; I hope my guests enjoyed it as much as we did.

Have you tried the new LeapReader Reading and Writing system yet? What’s one thing that’s effectively helped your kids learn to read and write? *Or, tell me about other LeapFrog products you love! 🙂

Disney’s PLANES: Printable Activities for Kids, Airplane Videos and Games

September 21, 2013 by Rachel Leave a Comment

This week I am bringing you really great links for Disney’s new movie PLANES! There are more printable activities for kids in addition to some fantastic Disney videos and online games.

Printables
This week help your child find Dusty’s matching pair in Match the Planes.

Then pull out the craft tees and the spray paint to create a Jolly Wrenches Squadron T-Shirt.

Click on the graphic below for both activities!

Videos

While your new PLANES apparel is drying, head on over to Disney’s FlewTube Videos. These videos are so great! There are a number of videos that include PLANES inspired recipes, clips from the new PLANES movie, and interviews with model airplane enthusiasts. You could literally spend hours on this site.

Leave it to Disney to create an appetizing smoothie with the word “mulch” in its title. The Vitamin A Mulch Smoothie looks crazy delicious! As do Dusty’s Rice Crispy Treats.

There are also a wide variety of paper plane video tutorials. I wish I had access to these tutorials when I was kid. All the other kids knew how to make super cool paper planes, as they show in the videos, AND they always beat my generic paper plane.

I have to say, though, that I have perfected my generic paper plane over the years and have since won several competitions as an adult. However, below is a link to one of the “fancy” paper planes that I am going to practice and save for my next competition!

In addition to the recipes and paper plane tutorials, you will find numerous clips of various plane facts. One of the video clips I found most entertaining showed the World’s Longest Paper Plane Flyer attempting to beat his own Guinness World Record for Longest Flying Paper Plane of 27.91 seconds!

You have to go check out the rest of the Disney’s FlewTube Videos. You and your kids will have so much fun discovering all kinds of fun facts and recipes!

Online Games
In these online games, you and your kids can help Dusty train and qualify for the “Wings Around the Globe” rally in Propwash Pursuit.

Then head on over to Jet Stream Racers to race in the rally and be crowned “champion of the skies!”

I hope you enjoy all of these fantastically free activities and videos from Disney!

Let me hear about your favorite FlewTube video!

PLANES: “Race to the Finish!” Printable Activities for Kids

August 19, 2013 by Rachel 1 Comment

The new Disney movie, PLANES, flew into theaters on August 9th. Who of you has already raced off to see it?

Disney PLANES Printable Activities for Kids
Today, we have more fantastic PLANES printable activities for your kids to enjoy! (If you missed the ones we posted prior to the movie’s big release, you can check them out here.)

Fly Dusty through some daring airplane maneuvers to reach his friend in the maze game, Race to the Finish!

Do you have a burgeoning artist or two in your ranks? Let them Design an Airplane, and then Create A Pilot’s License so they can “legally” fly their creation!

On your next flight be sure to pack your Airplane Bingo cards! Keep your eyes peeled for such items as an airplane wing, flight attendant, and peanuts. This should keep the kiddos occupied for a bit. Just be sure to prep them on how to quietly yell “Bingo!” (if that’s even possible!) or come up with a special code action such as flipping over an empty cup on their tray table.

I hope you and your family enjoy these great free activities!

Have you seen the new PLANES movie? How does it rank with your other Disney favorites?

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