This week's blog post round-up from our Blog Team features lots of great ideas for activities and projects you can do with your kids at home this summer! Arts & Crafts Giant Paper Flowers from Momz in the Know Raised Salt Painting from Momz in the Know Simple Symmetry Puzzle Art from Momz in the Know Paper Plate Watermelon Craft from The Art Kit Watermelon Slices Cutting + Pasting Craft from The Art Kit Kelp Forest Ocean Craft from The Art Kit Sea Shell Art for Kids from The Art Kit How to Make Your Own Color Wheel Rocks from The...

The latest batch of product reviews from members of our Blog Team... Faithful Spy Mommy Octopus Erin's 13-year-old son says, "I like this book because it is interesting and is an illustrated biography, which means it is full of pictures. There isn’t a thing I don’t like about this book. It is very well done and is fun to read. The pictures are wonderfully done. I recommend this book to anyone interested in World War II or in Hitler. It is a great book and you should read it when you have a chance." Read more... Geoboards MamaBean AZ Tracey...

Marble Circuit  Bible Momma Amanda says, "Overall, this is a great game to spend some time in solitude while challenging your mind. Our 6 year old often gets this game out and plays it on his own. I love that it is easy to get out, play, and put away when you’re done. There’s no long set up and you can try one challenge or several." Read more...   Italic Handwriting Book One Luckey Wife Daisy says, "My daughter loves these books. She gets so excited when she writes a letter in her own and it is written so nicely. She’s able...

In this week's round-up we asked members of our Blog Team to share about the extracurricular activities their children are involved in and why they are important. If you are considering extracurricular activities to supplement your homeschool you may find these posts helpful. How Our Large Family Handles Extracurricular Activities by Educational Roots. Social Activities for Secular Homeschoolers by Just a Secular Homeschooler. Virtual Field Trips You Can Take Right Now by The Art Kit. The Very Best Piano and Music Theory Books for Young Musicians by Mama Smiles. Music Activities for Toddlers by Mama Smiles. Music and Parenting: Making the Most of a Powerful Parenting...

Check out these recent reviews of an assortment of products from our Blog Team! Djeco Modeling Dough Funny Faces The Art Kit Dana says, "Children as young as two will have fun finishing these reusable silly pictures with the Djeco modeling dough. With four tubs of ultra-soft and non-staining dough, Funny Faces is a great introduction to modeling with a purpose for preschoolers." Read more... Dimpl Duo Joyful Wife Life Amanda says, "I love this for my toddler because it offers a quiet activity for her. Her older siblings also like to help her use it and she is learning her...