Slowing Down Childhood, One Day at a Time

A beginner's guide to woodworking with kids — age-appropriate projects from hammering nails into stumps at age 3 to building shelves and planter boxes by age 10, plus tool recommendations and safety tips.

April 2, 2026

Child sitting at a table working on a nature-themed printable activity with colored pencils and real leaves nearby

Create9 min read

Printable Activities for Kids: How to Use (and Not Overuse) Worksheets

A balanced guide to printable activities for kids — when worksheets genuinely help, when to skip them in favor of hands-on learning, the best types by age, and where to find quality free printables.

March 30, 2026

Child weaving yarn on a small wooden loom with colorful wool in the background

Create10 min read

Fabric and Fiber Arts for Kids: Sewing, Weaving, and Knitting by Age

A complete age-by-age guide to fiber arts for kids — from finger knitting and lacing cards for preschoolers to real knitting, sewing, and weaving projects for older children.

March 27, 2026

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Learn10 min read

Homeschool Socialization: Co-ops, Classes, and Community

How we handle the socialization question — from finding the right co-op and building genuine friendships to understanding what healthy social development actually looks like at every age.

March 24, 2026

Child's hands on a keyboard with a colorful typing program on the screen

Learn9 min read

Best Typing and Computer Literacy Curriculum for Kids (2026)

Our honest reviews of four typing programs for kids, plus a practical guide to teaching digital citizenship and computer literacy — even in a low-screen homeschool.

March 21, 2026

A child peeking out from inside a blanket fort draped over living room furniture

Play11 min read

Fort Building Ideas for Kids: Indoor and Outdoor Forts They Can Make Themselves

Indoor and outdoor fort building ideas organized by age and skill level. From simple blanket forts to elaborate stick shelters, these builds keep kids playing for hours.

March 18, 2026

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