I’m in my 9th year of homeschooling, and it is shocking to me how much homeschool curriculum has changed throughout the years. The variety and types of curriculum offered have exploded. In my earlier homeschool days, I used and loved All About Spelling. It was a perfect fit for my oldest child. In recent years, […]
How I Teach Spelling in Our Homeschool
When we first started homeschooling, there were a few subjects that I knew I would have to read and research to successfully teach my children. Math and writing come immediately to mind. But spelling? Surely not. How hard could it be to teach spelling? I mean, really. I am a natural speller, and I could tell […]
Strawberry Worksheets for Kindergarten-First Grade
I am so excited about this packet of strawberry worksheets for your Kindergarten or First Grade children! It is getting very close to strawberry picking time here in North Carolina, and we can hardly wait to eat those sweet treats! These strawberry worksheets would be the perfect addition to a unit study, or a “fun” […]
Dab It! Addition and Subtraction Worksheets
After a run of first-world mother board problems with my laptop, I am finally able to post the set of Addition and Subtraction Dab It! worksheets. This is a whopping 40-page set of addition and subtraction worksheets, and you’ll find a great sample set below that you can use in your classroom or homeschool! Addition […]
Spring Label the Picture Worksheets
It’s been a long time since I published a set of label the picture worksheets, so I’m excited to post today’s packet! For your kiddos that are label the picture fans, make sure you download this freebie set to add to their stash. Label the picture worksheets are an efficient way to work on scissor skills, […]
Let’s Talk About Grades in Homeschool
For the first time in my homeschooling life, grades have become a big deal here in the Hill House. I will be very honest and say that as a young, inexperienced homeschool mama, I thought it ridiculous and completely unnecessary to have grades in homeschool. I’m with my children all day long and I see […]
I Can Count Bees Counting Book
We’ve had a really wet winter with rain practically every day. It’s been long and dreary. Finally, we had a beautiful day yesterday! The sun was out and it was 60 degrees with minimal humidity. Just perfect! With this tease of North Carolina Spring comes birds waking us up in the morning and thoughts of […]
5 Sentences I Say to My Children Part II
I’ve been a mother now for almost 14 years, and a homeschooling mama for at least 8 of those. When my oldest was just a toddler, I decided to be very intentional about the way I talk to my children. My own parents always spoke to me in a respectful, kind way. Sure, they got […]
5 Sentences I Say to My Children Part I
This past school year, I’ve spent more time than ever reflecting on those early years of being a homeschooling mom. I loved those years, and think about them with such warm memories. Read-alouds snuggled on the couch, nap time every afternoon, take the day off for the park…bliss! As we move into these harder (to […]
Months of the Year Worksheets
Several years ago I published a set of Days of the Week Worksheets. Even though I created the original set over 4 years ago, they still remain one of the most popular downloads here at Mama’s Learning Corner! Not surprisingly, one of my most requested sets is Months of the Year worksheets in the same […]
Mystery Pictures Phonics Practice: Valentine’s Day
It’s been awhile since I shared something fun and holiday-ish. As we head into the pink hearts of Valentine’s Day, download this fun set of mystery pictures for your young ones! If you have been a long time reader here at Mama’s, you know that I often try to incorporate a few holiday or seasonally-themed […]
