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Register For Pizza Hut Book It Program for Homeschoolers

Posted on June 1, 2020 | Filed Under: Uncategorized | 2 Comments

It’s time to sign up for the annual Pizza Hut BOOK IT program for homeschoolers! Enrollment for the 2020-21 program is now underway.

Pizza Hut BOOK IT was created in 1984 and currently reaches over 14 million students annually. Pizza Hut BOOK IT motivates children to read by rewarding their reading accomplishments with praise, recognition and pizza. The program is simple for homeschool parents to use, flexible because goals match reading ability, and fun because achieving a goal is a great reason to celebrate!

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Summer Bingo Game With Free Printables

Posted on May 26, 2020 | Filed Under: Summer | 4 Comments

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What are some of your family’s favorite summer activities? My family loves to go to the beach, make summer crafts, visit a local waterpark or play outdoor games together. We also enjoy playing this fun Family Summer Bingo Game!

Do you ever get tired of hearing your kids say “I’m bored” during summer vacation? I do! My kids are experts at it! Printable games are wonderful for keeping kids off their devices and help fight the summer boredom blues.

While it’s important for kids to have down-time so they can learn how to entertain themselves when they’re bored, it’s also useful to provide them with some games and activities to help them along. There’s actually a name for this. It’s called guided play, a form of play where children explore within an environment that has been prepared by adults.

On the surface, guided play often looks like free play, so it can be difficult to tell them apart just by watching what children are doing. In guided play, adults choose play materials that encourage a certain kind of exploration, or ask open-ended questions at key moments to help shape children’s choices or push children to think about what they are doing.

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How To Fly Safely On An Airplane in 2020

Posted on May 24, 2020 | Filed Under: Leisure | Leave a Comment

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Recently during the pandemic my family and I flew on an airplane from California to Georgia to spend time with my husband’s mother. She has mostly been alone during this pandemic and we wanted to encourage her a bit.

When I posted about our trip on Instagram Stories, I got a lot of questions about why we traveled and how we traveled safely. So, here’s a step by step guide of exactly of how we planned our trip and what precautions we took to fly safely during the pandemic.

How To Fly Safely On An Airplane

Check quarantine requirements prior to traveling

We were not asked to quarantine when we arrived in Georgia. However, each state has different rules and guidelines. So, please check with the local authorities where you are traveling to prior to going.

Limit the number of touch points you encounter

When you travel, you want to limit the number of touch points as possible. That includes what you touch in the airport, where you put your baggage, how you go through TSA and so on.

Fly in and out of a smaller airport

If possible, choose a smaller airport to fly in and out of. The smaller the airport, the less people you will be exposed to, which means less germs. On our trip we flew out of Ontario International Airport, connected through Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and landed in Augusta Regional Airport.

There was definitely a difference between all three airports. Ontario was clean and quiet. We got through TSA quick and easy. Dallas/Fort Worth was busier, but still very clean and tidy. I saw the custodial team cleaning all the chairs, arm rests, tables, etc. continually during our 3-hour lay over. When we landed into Augusta, Georgia, the airport was like a ghost town besides the two security guards that I saw on duty.

When we fly home, we are flying into John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, which is also a smaller airport.

Have your boarding pass ready on your cell phone

All airlines these days allow you to scan your boarding pass from your cell phone. You can also do this when you go through TSA. It’s another touch point that you can avoid.

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I Love My Dad Father’s Day Printable

Posted on May 18, 2020 | Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, DIY, Father's Day | 1 Comment

How do you like to celebrate Father’s Day? Some kids like to make homemade crafts for their dads while others prefer to cook a homemade meal for the ones they love.

Another fun idea is to complete a Father’s Day Printable. Print one for your kids to fill out and it makes the best personalized card and gift ever!

So, instead of buying something from the store this year take a look at this free “I Love My Daddy” printable. You can easily download, print and color it from home.

Think of all the funny answers your children might come up with too. The answers are usually so funny and cute that they’ve been something my family enjoys looking back on over the years. This free Father’s Day printable also makes for a great child’s keepsake.

Click to download here: “I Love You” Father’s Day Printable

Even if you’ve already found the perfect Father’s Day gift, all that’s missing is a printable to tell your dad how much he means to you. Add a picture that your child drew and you’re all set.

So download, print and color this Father’s Day printable today!

15 Out Of This World Space Crafts For Kids

Posted on May 6, 2020 | Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, DIY, STEM | 1 Comment

If you’re a parent, it’s likely your child has asked you more than once – “how many stars are in the sky?”, “how big is the moon?” and several other space related questions. Sometimes I will look up the answers on the internet and we will read them together, while other times I will take my kids on a virtual field trip or visit our local space museum to explore some more.

At home, I will set up a craft or STEM project for my kids to engage in. That’s the magic of STEM – you can choose to teach your children about any subject you want any way you want. The more hands-on the better!

With these 15 Out of This World Space Crafts For Kids, your children can learn about the stars, the solar system or the planets without ever leaving your home! With your help, they can make a mighty impressive jar of midnight galaxy slime, paint the planets with beautiful watercolors or blast off to outer space in their new paper roll rocket!

The opportunity to explore and dream with these wildly fun space crafts are endless! They are also perfect for Show and Tell and Summer Craft Projects!

15 Out of This World Space Crafts For Kids

Simple & Fun Rocket Craft For Kids from Simple Every Day Mom

This is a great art project for kindergarten or elementary aged kids and fits perfectly in with space unit themes.

Watercolor Planets from Rainy Day Mum

These watercolor planets are fun for kids to make, and perfect for exploring the solar system.

Galaxy Glitter Jars from Fireflies and Mud Pies

Making a calming glitter jar is a beautiful, easy, and fun activity for kids, and these Galaxy Glitter Jars may be my favorite yet!

Paper Quilled Solar System Model from Steam Powered Family

Quilled crafting is such fun, and this quilled solar system craft is a great way to get creative while learning about the solar system.

Paper Alien Spaceship Craft from Artsy Craftsy Mom

This cute paper alien spaceship craft is just what your little alien friend needs to come visit you! Easily made with craft paper and quilling strips.