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Introduced into the US House of Representatives by Julia Letlow (R-Louisiana), HR 5 is a “parental rights” bill that would pour fuel onto the fire of book bans nationwide. The bill has over 70 cosponsors, all of which are Republican.It is expected that the bill will be voted on sometime this week. HR 5 protects parental rights to the children’s education. The bill has five key elements: Parents have the right to know what their children are taught Parents have the right to be heard Parents have the right to see the school budget and spending Parents have the right...

  This hands-on lesson helps students understand how the sun creates energy. 30 pages of information, hands-on activities, printables, & mini-posters that helps students understand how the Sun produces energy. Step outside into the sunshine. Feel the warmth that comes from its rays. That’s energy. Notice how the sunlight illuminates everything in the daytime. That’s energy. How does the sun create energy? Energy can be defined as the capacity to do work. This may be in the form of kinetic, nuclear, potential, chemical, or other forms of energy. The energy that comes from the sun is in the form of...

*This is a collaborative post and contains affiliate links Childhood is an essential time for developing mental health and establishing healthy patterns that can improve a child's chances of living a happy, healthy, and productive life. Mental wellness is just as critical as physical well-being during childhood.  Children's experiences during their younger years significantly shape their emotional and cognitive development, and good mental health is vital for their healthy growth and development. Addressing mental health issues in children early can prevent long-term emotional and behaviour difficulties, promote positive social relationships and improve overall quality of life. We were kindly given...

We’re rounded up the highest-rated and most recommended kids’ winter boots on the market and put them to the test! Today, we’re sharing our recommendations for the best winter boots for kids. Leslie Alvis, Ohio mom of four, let her kids put these boots through the wringer!  She’s here with recommendations and reviews of the best kids’ winter boots from the brands that we all know and love.  *This post contains affiliate links. Some products reviewed in this post were provided in exchange for review purposes, as noted below. All opinions expressed and all photos contained herein belong to the...

This week on Homeschool Highschool Podcast: Homeschool Grad Becomes Entrepreneur, Interview with Suzanna Fitzgerald. Homeschool Grad Becomes Entrepreneur, Interview with Suzanna Fitzgerald One of our favorite things to do is interview homeschool graduates to see what they are doing with life in the post-high-school world. Join us for a fun interview with entrepreneur Suzanna Fitzgerald! As parents of a homeschooler, it can be nerve-wracking to watch your child graduate and have to step out into the world on their own. While there is no one answer to the question of what will become of your brilliant kiddo, one bright possibility...