Lego-sorting: Not a job for the faint-hearted
We spent a relaxing Sunday evening sorting Ashar’s Lego pieces so she can find them for future building projects!
household skills
The math you need to manage your money
Real-world math shows up almost everywhere. Here’s a look at how managing your money really works – including cost per use and more.
The math you need in your kitchen
Real-world math shows up almost everywhere. Here’s a look at how mathematics comes into play in your kitchen!
The math you need at the grocery store
Real-world math shows up almost everywhere. Here’s a look at how mathematics plays a big role in your grocery-shopping!
The last day of sixth grade, and a look at where our "school" happens
We don’t have a “homeschool room,” but we have a homeschool house. Here’s a photo tour of what it looks like!
Washing the car, rearranging the house, time with friends, more Indians: Snippets from unschooling this week
Some snippets from our unschooling life in late May 2012 included an impromptu car wash, Sculpey clay and postcard sorting.
A homemade skateboard from an old bookcase and used roller blades
Interested in building a homemade skateboard? Here’s how we did it using some old Rollerblades, an unusued piece of wood and some simple hardware!
Super science with stuff around the house
Here are a bunch of simple and amazing chemistry experiments you can do with household items like money, washers and vinegar.
Spelling, shopping and a found bird’s nest
Spelling practice? The only “spelling list” in our house is our grocery list, but that works well!
A new NASCAR fan?
A new NASCAR fan was born today!