Online Learning – Debunking 4 Myths

Online Learning

Numerous myths and misconceptions still exist about homeschooling and other non-traditional education options, especially online learning. Virtual schools, such as Connections Academy, have grown in popularity in recent years—and yet the myths about this school choice persist. As a homeschool mom for 16 years, I know firsthand that the online education experience can be just as successful as any traditional … [Read more...]

PreK12 Plaza launches new eBook Plaza app – Contest

eBook Plaza

Your child's education doesn't have to stop in a book, there's a cornucopia of educational apps that will keep your child's mind active in and outside the classroom! My boys are visual learners and love to learn with educational apps. I will go to great lengths to get them to read, often. They love reading books and they enjoy reading ebooks, especially when they get a chance to create their own ebooks!  One such app is … [Read more...]

Combat summer learning loss with PreK12 Plaza

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This is part of a sponsored collaboration ̊with the PreK12 Plaza. However, all opinions expressed are my own. #PreK12Plaza It’s hard to believe that summer break is soon coming to an end. The smell of campfire s’mores will soon be replaced with the smell of new pencils and crayons.  The beginning of a new school year is usually received with many emotions… excitement, hesitation and even worry. Parents may worry about … [Read more...]

Six Tips to Prepare Your Child for the New School Year

Six Tips to Encourage Your Child for the

This is part of a sponsored collaboration with the PreK12 Plaza. However, all opinions expressed are my own. #PreK12Plaza It's hard to believe that summer break is soon coming to an end. The smell of campfire s'mores will soon be replaced with the smell of new pencils and crayons.  The beginning of a new school year is usually received with many emotions... excitement, hesitation and even worry. There are number of … [Read more...]

Summer Bike Safety with PreK12 Plaza

PreK12 Plaza Summer Bike Safety

This is part of a sponsored collaboration with the PreK12Plaza. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Like most parents,  I constantly worry over the safety and well being of my children. With four very active boys, I feel like I am forever yelling out for them to be careful, watch what they are doing, concentrate on the task at hand, get off, don't throw, don't jump, stop running or put on your … [Read more...]

Sausage Creole Penne Pasta

Hamburger Helper®

My oldest loves to cook, he's 14 and in the last year he has come a long way in the kitchen. He is at a stage where he actually enjoys cooking more than I do, so I get him in the kitchen whenever possible. The kitchen is the heart of the home, the place our family seems to hang out the most during meals and or when meals are being prepared. So it's a win-win to the get the kiddos in the kitchen!   Hamburger Helper® is … [Read more...]

NEW Adaptive Placement Test with individualized lesson plans – Giveaway

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Are you concerned that your child may have learning gaps in Math? Identifying and closing those learning gaps has never been easier with with the NEW Adaptive Placement Test with individualized lesson plans  from A+ Interactive Math. A multi-grade level testing that  accurately assesses student skill level. This is the time of year when we are beginning to evaluate the school year and prepare for the coming year, the … [Read more...]

‘THE LEGO® Movie’ Prize Pack sweepstakes

The LEGO Movie

Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The company who sponsored it compensated Social Savvy Mom via a cash payment, gift, or giveaway. Opinions expressed herein are that of the author and are not indicative of  the opinions or positions of the sponsor. Social Savvy Mom presents ‘THE LEGO® Movie’ Prize Pack sweepstakes from Warner Bros. Pictures. I have four very excited boys that have been counting down the months, … [Read more...]

FREE ONLINE HOMESCHOOL KARATE TOURNAMENT

Master Karate Todd Workout

Have you ever wanted your child to get involved with the martial arts but didn’t know how to start or even if they would like it? We have a very special online event happening now through January 31st! The Homeschool Lounge has partnered with Ford Brothers Productions to bring you "MASTER KARATE TODD ONLINE KARATE TOURNAMENT," for children ages 5 to 10. We have some great prizes too! All lessons can be learned with the … [Read more...]

$750 Homeschool Curriculum Funds Giveaway

Homeschool Curriculum Giveaway

The 1st Annual "Last Minute Homeschool Curriculum Funds" Giveaway Welcome friends! We are excited to bring you a giveaway designed to bless homeschooling families with "last minute funds" to use to purchase curriculum in their homeschool. This year is the very first year and we have three amazing prizes! We are giving away $750 in cash prizes to the homeschool community THREE winners will each receive a $250 cash … [Read more...]