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My Favorite Homeschooling Blogs

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I love checking out other blogs, seeing what they are sharing, seeing what they are doing, and of course all the amazing content that they are sharing.

10 Homeschool Blogs

My 8 Favorite Homeschooling Blogs

I try to lean towards secular homeschool blogs, because that’s what we do. There are so many blogs out there, that you are sure to find something that you’ll connect with, that has something amazing to offer. Not all of these blogs are perfect for our family, but they all have some much to offer that picking and choosing they are great.

Weird Socialized Homeschoolers – My favorite homeschool blog to read, there is always something to think about.

The Canadian Homeschooler – Simply said this is a great resource for all Canadian homeschoolers, both the hows in Canada, as well as great resources, because there aren’t a lot for in Canada.

Simple Homeschool – Here is an absolute gift to homeschoolers. Links for even more great resources, books that Jamie has written (which I have read!), and so much more.

Growing Hands on Kids – This is the blog to check out if you want to be more hands on with your kids, or are looking for more ways to be hands on.You can also find printables, free, to use with your kids.

Alicia Hutchinson – This is a relatively new to me blog, but as I was scrolling down her home page I was opening pages in new tabs like crazy, I figured I had better add here it.

1 + 1 + 1 = 1 – These site offers so much. Tots, Preschoolers, and older; free printables available.

No Time for Flash Cards – Here you go, ditch the flash cards, here are the resources for parents and teachers filled with multi level, easy to follow , and fun activities for young children.

The Homeschool Resource Room – This is another secular homeschool mom who knows what you are looking for and gives it to you.

Rock Your Homeschool – There are always great, fun, educational resources here for you and your kids. Looking for Halloween inspired games? For free? Go here!

I Can Teach My Child – you’ll find activities for young children, resources for parents, and crafts here.

14 Resources to Learn Multiplication

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We will start working on the multiplication next year in our homeschool. But some of these ideas… especially those towards the end, are so great. You can easily revamp some of these ideas to be done with addition and subtraction as well. Look out math, here comes the fun!

14 Resources to Learn Multiplication

14 Resources to Learn Multiplication

*This post contains affiliate links, see my disclosure policy for more information. It also contains links to other blogs with great ideas.*

You can also have fun with math by playing board games as I mention in 10+ Board Games for Education Fun.

I’m not the greatest at remember my times tables. I’ll be freshening up on those skills as I teach my daughters. I do remember most, just not seven and up… 

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We’re all ready for a new way of learning the times tables. Happily, inventive educators have created a multitude of activities to help learners succeed, have fun, and appreciate how times tables fit into everyday life!

Here is a round up some of the most engaging times table activities that serve all sorts of learning (and teaching!) styles, including video, music, printable worksheets, dominoes, and more.

Math Centers and Flashcard Practice

Multiplication booklets like the ones above are great for learning and practicing multiplication with your kids. I have ours printed out, and laminated so we can use them again and again as we go along.

Multiplication Bookmark Flashcards

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My kids use these as practice. They are really great for them checking their work on their own as well.

Times Tales 

This is my favorite multiplication resource for my kids!

Times Tales teaches kids the upper times tables without rote memorization. Students can simply follow along with the entertaining story. As they progress, they’ll be guided into associating the stories they’ve learned with real math. You can find the Times Tales DVD here.

It includes:

  • Animated videos
  • Printable worksheets and flashcards

Times Tales Downloadable Videos & Printable Worksheets

There are two DVDs you just watch on your computer (rather than TV) and the printables come in 3 PDF files to print out the tests, crossword puzzles, flashcards, & cube games.

Donut Fractions – Fun Math Center

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More Activities to Multiplication Practice:

Early Multiplication: Grouping with Legos by School Time Snippets – Kristina and her son practice multiplications using Legos!

Patterned Multiplication Circles by Lemon Lime Adventures – Dayna and her 7-year old use this visual way to learn multiplication. This math craft-ivity is fun for all ages!

Multiplication Jenga by The Organized Classroom – Download and print multiplication labels for your Jenga Pieces. Flex your math muscles every time you pull a block from the Jenga tower.

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