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Math Shed and Spelling Shed (A Homeschool Crew Review)

Math Shed and Spelling Shed (A Homeschool Crew Review)

Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. It's always a good thing when I can find a way to get Ashleigh and Garrett to practice things they are learning. When it's fun and something they enjoy doing, even better.  For the last few weeks, the kids have been using both Math Shed and Spelling Shed, two educational applications from EdShed, to work on their math and spelling skills. Both Math...

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Math Shed & Spelling Shed

Math Shed & Spelling Shed

Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. We focus on literature and hands-on learning for our schooling, but we do incorporate some fun online learning supplements at times. My kids were happy to review Math Shed and Spelling Shed to sharpen their skills.The two programs are part of the EdShed (Educational Shed) company, which is comprised of several educational products and brands. The company is run by teachers for teachers...

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SCHOOL’S OUT: 9 TIPS FOR PARENTING SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN THIS SUMMER

SCHOOL’S OUT: 9 TIPS FOR PARENTING SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN THIS SUMMER

While this summer may look different than you and your family imagined, it can still be a happy, healthy time for growth and positive development. Below, the team of experts behind Children and Screens lay out 9 key ways to manage summertime with your children and tweens on- and off-screens. Find A Balance “Kids thrive in environments that help regulate their sensory systems—sight, sound, touch, hearing, taste, smell, vestibular, and proprioceptive, among others—because it makes them feel calm and ready to learn. Understand that kids may be using media devices to help regulate sensation when ordinary supports like playgrounds and...

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Ultra Pro Pokemon Binder w/ 100 Sheets Only $16 on Amazon (Regularly $30)

Ultra Pro Pokemon Binder w/ 100 Sheets Only $16 on Amazon (Regularly $30)

Amazon has a great buy for Pokemon fans! Hop on over to Amazon or Walmart.com where you can score this Ultra Pro Pokemon Pikachu 2″ 3-Ring Binder Card Album with 100 Platinum Series 9-Pocket Sheets for just $16.39 (regularly $29.99)! This would be the perfect gift for any Pokemon card collector! Pokemon fans will love this 3-ring binder album that comes with a cute Pikachu cover and 100 durable sheets that have slots for all their Pokemon cards. It’s one of the most convenient and easy ways to store one’s personal collection. Keep your kids learning with these free educational...

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The Best Toy Subscription Boxes for Kids

The Best Toy Subscription Boxes for Kids

 Most toy subscription boxes for kids are absolutely awful. In many cases, parents wind up overpaying for bad toys that end up under the couch before the next shipment arrives. The main point of the toy subscription model is anticipation and repetition. Great subscription boxes for kids inspire enthusiasm, traditions, and good habits. Fortunately, there are plenty of subscriptions that can accomplish that — some are just toy-adjacent or a bit unexpected.Each of these subscriptions boxes for kids encourages deeper investment in activity and play than what’s inspired by your average plasticine clutter. Whether you want your kid to pick...

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