For years and years, All About Reading and All About Spelling were curriculum staples here at the Hill House. This phonics curriculum is extremely homeschool mom-friendly, and the preparation time is streamlined. All About Spelling and All About Reading both helped me as the homeschool teacher learn how to teach my children to phonics, which of …
Free Printable Match Game Packet – Fruit Themed
My children adore match games – from preschool all the way up to my first grader! Besides the fact that they’re just plain fun, matching games have so much educational benefit. They are a frequent flyer during our homeschool week. Note that this post was originally published in July 2012. I would say it is …
In Our Homeschool – Playing Match Games
In Our Homeschool is (mostly) a weekly series here at Mama’s Learning Corner. I’ll write about what we’re learning, helpful homeschool ideas, field trips, or books we’re reading. I hope you enjoy! Match Games have always been a staple in our homeschool preschool. I am now schooling my 5th child, and match games are a …
Winter Clothes Match Game Packet
Match Games never go out of style here at the Hill House! As some of my children have gotten past the preschool age where match games reign supreme, I’ve implemented a few other strategies to make them last just a bit longer during the elementary years. Make sure to scroll through and read how we …
Printable Fall Match Game
NOTE: This packet was originally published in 2012! I’ve completely revised it with new fonts and graphics for the 2017 Fall Season. Because I enjoy taking a walk down memory lane, I left the original post as-is. ♥ The original post for Fall Match Game: Since Fall is just around the corner, it’s time …
3-Part Cards: Orchestra Cards!
What is it about match cards that children love so much? My girls just adore them, which is why you see them so often here at Mama’s Learning Corner! (This post contains affiliate links.) Off and on throughout this school year, the kids and I have listened and read The Story of the Orchestra. My …
Transportation Puzzle Cards for Preschoolers
Get your printers ready, Mamas. This week is going to be a dream come true for your transportation loving children! Throughout the week, I’m posting a variety of transportation worksheets and activities for your young learners. So make sure you check back often! Transportation coloring pages, transportation cutting pages, and transportation worksheets for Kindergarten and …
Using Bear Counters in Our Homeschool
Bear Counters – we LOVE them! I am fairly certain the whole homeschool world had a set before we did, but I’m so glad we have them for our school days. (This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy for more information.) For 5+ years, we’ve used animal counters, but they aren’t quite …
Rhyming Picture Cards
As my regular readers know, my girls love match games! I have a variety of styles here at Mama’s Learning Corner and I’m thrilled to share with you the newest edition: Rhyming Picture Cards! My 5-year-old is still a very beginning reader and my almost 4-year-old is still working on letter sounds and phonemic awareness. …
Attribute Apples: Favorite Educational Toy
The past few weeks, my girls and I have had a big time studying apples. Since fall is upon us, it’s the perfect time to read, study, and eat all things apple! (This post contains affiliate links. For more information, please see my disclosure policy.) In addition to a multitude of apple worksheets and printables, my …
Homeschool Manipulatives for Young Learners
Over our past 3+ years of homeschooling, I have tried many different manipulatives in our homeschool. I have found that manipulatives are like books: there are several that just stand the test of time. I’ve put together a list of five manipulatives that I consider to be must haves for my young learners. If you’d …
