If you’ve ever set out a toy hoping for independent play—only to hear “I'm bored!" or "What should I make?" or "Play with me!” thirty seconds later—you’re not alone. Independent play is something almost every parent wants more of. Not because we don’t enjoy playing with our kids, but because children benefit deeply from learning how to engage, explore, and...

The week before Christmas is a nebulous little pocket of time in a homeschool. The kids are HYPED. Mom is yearning for merry but mired in to-do lists. Routines are frayed. Attention spans are short. You might still have curriculum plans on the shelf, but realistically? They’re not calling to anyone. And that’s okay. This is the perfect moment for...

Some of the best learning moments don’t begin with a lesson plan. They begin when a child walks into the room, pauses for a second, and quietly asks, “Ooh, what’s this?” That spark of curiosity—that moment where your little one feels drawn in before you’ve said a single word—is the heart of invitations to play. And when it comes to...

If you’ve ever watched a child build with MAGNA-TILES, you already know they’re the kind of toy that can outlast every trend and still spark fresh creativity each day. But the question most parents really ask is this: Are MAGNA-TILES actually educational… or are they just really expensive building toys? Good news. They’re educational. Wildly educational. In fact, MAGNA-TILES are...

Think you’re not artistic enough to teach homeschool art? You totally are. Here’s how to make it fun, doable, and creative—no talent (or art degree) needed.

Looking for the best homeschool art curriculum? Here’s why open-ended, hands-on art might be all you need—and how to make it work at home.