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Usborne Books - The perfect books for your unit study!

Our Favorite Homeschool Books!

March 15, 2015 by Lauren Hill

Friends, I am so excited about today’s post! Throughout our homeschooling years (5 years to date), a series of books has stayed tried and true for us – Usborne books! It all started with a book on Ancient Greece when my oldest son was in the 1st grade.  I had no idea how this book would …

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Category: All About Books, Book Lists, Homeschool Helps, Kindergarten to Second Grade, Our School, Preschool
Our Preschool Routine

Take a Peek at Our Current Homeschool Preschool Routine!

February 18, 2015 by Lauren Hill

The online homeschooling community is so giving, isn’t it?  Each year, bloggers post what curricula they are using, why they’re choosing said curricula, and any helpful hints for the coming school year. For newer, and even more experienced homeschool moms, this is a dream! It’s such a treat to peek into another family’s homeschool and …

Read moreTake a Peek at Our Current Homeschool Preschool Routine!
Category: Curriculum, Homeschool Helps, Our School, Preschool
Switching Curriculum in the Middle of Your Homeschool Year

Switching Curriculum in the Middle of the Homeschool Year

January 4, 2015 by Lauren Hill

We are now in our 5th year of homeschooling here in the Hill House.  That’s so hard to believe on many levels! I could write a book on the many things I’ve learned in this 5 years.  One of the biggest concepts? I can change curriculum during the middle of our homeschool year. I know …

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Category: Curriculum, Homeschool Helps, Our School
Henry the Castaway activities

Henry the Castaway Activities

November 13, 2014 by Lauren Hill

We love literature-based learning in our homeschool!  It’s such a gentle, effective way to learn and we can’t get enough of it. (This post contains affiliate links.  Please see my disclosure policy for more information.) The past couple of weeks we’ve been reading Henry the Castaway by Mark Taylor.  Because we’ve had a few days …

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Category: All About Books, Art and Music, Book Lists, Kindergarten to Second Grade, Our School, Reading, Unit Study Helps
Best Dictionary for Kindergarten through 2nd Grade

The Best Dictionary for Kindergarten through 2nd Grade

October 3, 2014 by Lauren Hill

I’m frequently asked what my favorite ______ is for homeschooling. You can insert the word pencil, printer, curriculum, file folders, read-alouds, or any other item we homeschool mamas frequently ponder over. So today I’m sharing what I have found to be the best dictionary for Kindergarten – 2nd Grade.   Dictionary for Kindergarten – 2nd …

Read moreThe Best Dictionary for Kindergarten through 2nd Grade
Category: All About Books, Homeschool Helps, Kindergarten to Second Grade, Language Arts, Our School, Spelling and Vocabulary
Attribute Apples: one of our favorite educational toys!

Attribute Apples: Favorite Educational Toy

September 18, 2014 by Lauren Hill

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 …

Read moreAttribute Apples: Favorite Educational Toy
Category: Kindergarten to Second Grade, Our School, Preschool, Sorting and MatchingTag: Apples
The King's Taster - A favorite book we're reading this week!

Our Favorite Book This Week: The King’s Taster

August 14, 2014 by Lauren Hill

This post contains affiliate links which help support free worksheets and printables here at Mama’s Learning Corner.  For more information, please see my disclosure policy. This week, my children and I have enjoyed The King’s Taster by Kenneth Oppel. And I when I say ‘enjoyed’, that means we’ve read the book only 99 times. At …

Read moreOur Favorite Book This Week: The King’s Taster
Category: All About Books, Kindergarten to Second Grade, Our School, Preschool
Sticker Books: A favorite independent activity for my younger children during school time

Favorite Kid Activities: Sticker Books!

August 7, 2014 by Lauren Hill

When I plan school for the year, I make sure that I include planning lots of educational activities for my girls (ages 7, 5, and 3 1/2).  In my opinion, planning what curriculum or unit study were going to work on is only half the battle. Planning independent educational activities for my girls requires thought …

Read moreFavorite Kid Activities: Sticker Books!
Category: All About Books, Homeschool Helps, Kindergarten to Second Grade, Our School, Preschool
Back to School Shopping at Amazon

Back-to-School Supplies: Ticonderoga Pencils, Highlighters, Post-it Flags

July 9, 2014 by Lauren Hill

This post contains affiliate links which help support free worksheets and printables at Mama’s Learning Corner.  See my disclosure policy for more information. I often shop at Wal-Mart for our back-to-school supplies, but this year I’m watching the sales on Amazon like a hawk!  We have an Amazon Prime account and I order as many …

Read moreBack-to-School Supplies: Ticonderoga Pencils, Highlighters, Post-it Flags
Category: Our School
Ready-Made Preschool Review: a perfect curriculum for busy homeschool moms!

Ready-Made Preschool: The Open-and-Go Curriculum for Busy Homeschool Moms

June 15, 2014 by Lauren Hill

I received monetary compensation for the time invested in reviewing this curriculum and in writing a thoughtful, honest review.  The opinions contained in this post are 100% mine.  For more information, see my disclosure policy. As a homeschool mom, I face many challenges in our day-to-day homeschool life.  One of my biggest struggles is figuring …

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Category: Curriculum, Our School, Preschool
Why We Continue to Use All About Reading in Our Homeschool

Why We Continue to Use All About Reading in Our Homeschool

April 30, 2014 by Lauren Hill

My #3 child (of 4) is ready to read!  I had a feeling that she would be an earlier reader, and I honestly could have started her a couple of months ago. However, now is the time.  She just turned 5 last week and she’s ready to get going! Note:  This post contains affiliate links …

Read moreWhy We Continue to Use All About Reading in Our Homeschool
Category: Curriculum, Kindergarten to Second Grade, Language Arts, Our School, Phonics and Reading
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Hey there! I'm Lauren, Wife and Mama to 5 kiddos ages 19 down to 8, whom we homeschool with a focus on the Lord and a classical approach. I'm so glad you found your way here to Mama's, where you'll find lots of learning ideas! Find out more here!

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-- Memoria Press: Classical education resources for all grades from Preschool to Senior

-- BJU: We use some of their science and math

-- Traditional Spelling: A good mix of writing and hands-on practice

-- All About Spelling: Letter tiles are a hit for kiddos with writing difficulties; we used this for years!

Hey there! I’m Lauren, Wife and Mama to 5 kiddos ages 19 down to 7, whom we homeschool with a focus on the Lord and a classical approach. I’m so glad you found your way here to Mama’s, where you’ll find lots of learning ideas!

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