Dreams, Dirt & Grace- Business, Homeschooling, Simple Living & Parenting Hacks for Moms

203: Educational Summer Activity Series: Part 3: Restaurant Nights

Want a night off from dinner duty? Have the kids do it by creating Restaurant Nights!

 

1. Pick a theme/ name for the Restaurant

2. Have them Prep & Create Ambiance : Menu, Decor, uniform, music, etc

3. Give every kid a role & responsibilities: Host, Server, Cook

4. Pick a date & enjoy the experience

 

-Kawai

 

 

Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin

Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

 

202: Educational Summer Activity Series: Part 2: STEAM Egg Drop

This Activity covers: Science, Math, Engineering, Arts/Crafts

 

1. Raw Eggs

2. Recycled materials

3. Connectors (tape, glue, string, stapler, etc)

 

Learn about the structure of the eggshell >

https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/what-makes-the-egg-shell-so-strong/

 

Build Egg Protector:

Talk about how "...spread out the force over time and redirect the impact of the force so that the egg itself does not directly hit the ground."

 

Here's the resource to help you teach: https://sciencing.com/how-to-drop-an-egg-without-breaking-it-by-using-straws-and-rubber-bands-12750715.html

1. younger kids (no time limit & no limit to materials)

2. older kids (time limit and/or limit to materials)

3. do it by self or in a group

 

Test out your Egg protectors: Throw off balcony, out second story window, off a ladder or throw up into the air & back down

 

Open your container and see if your egg protector worked!

 

Over 200 Episodes & 2 Year Anniversary!!!! That means I want to Double the Gifts! Today is the LAST DAY to ENTER!

 

Here's how YOU can get one of the 2 Gifts! (Amazon Gift card!)

1. Leave a Raving Review on Apple Podcast

2. Take a Screenshot of your Review & Share it to your IG Stories

3. Tag me @Kawai_Ahquin on the Stories

 

Rules:

1. One Review + Story Share = 1 Entry

2. One Entry per Person

3. Must Leave Review & Story Share between 6.30.23 - 7.7.23

4. Winner will be chosen on 7.9.23 and contacted via IG

 

 

-Kawai

 

 

Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin

Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

 

201: Educational Summer Activity Series: Part 1: Genealogy Story Tree

This activity covers the Subjects of: History, Language Arts, Arts/ Crafts, Researching, Culture & of Course Family

 

Materials:

1. Paper & Something to Write with (Pens, Color Pencils, Markers)

2. Type it our & Print it

3. Pictures of your family or have kids draw them

4. Device to Zoom (book times with family for story time. BONUS: Record it!)

Listen to Homeschool Our Way Podcast with Elan Page where I'm interviewed about Five ways to Organically Incorporate History and Culture into your Family's Everyday Education:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-five-ways-to-organically-incorporate-history-and/id1691449153?i=1000617804156

 

 

200th Episode & 2 Year Anniversary!!!! That means I want to Double the Gifts!

 

Here's how YOU can get one of the 2 Gifts! (Amazon Gift card!)

1. Leave a Raving Review on Apple Podcast

2. Take a Screenshot of your Review & Share it to your IG Stories

3. Tag me @Kawai_Ahquin on the Stories

 

Rules:

1. One Review + Story Share = 1 Entry

2. One Entry per Person

3. Must Leave Review & Story Share between 6.30.23 - 7.7.23

4. Winner will be chosen on 7.9.23 and contacted via IG

 

-Kawai

 

 

Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin

Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

200: God Gave you this Time to Be a Mom. Are you Wishing it Away?

200th Episode & 2 Year Anniversary!!!! That means I want to Double the Gifts!

 

Here's how YOU can get one of the 2 Gifts! (Amazon Gift card!)

1. Leave a Raving Review on Apple Podcast

2. Take a Screenshot of your Review & Share it to your IG Stories

3. Tag me @Kawai_Ahquin on the Stories

 

Rules:

1. One Review + Story Share = 1 Entry

2. One Entry per Person

3. Must Leave Review & Story Share between 6.30.23 - 7.7.23

4. Winner will be chosen on 7.9.23 and contacted via IG

-Kawai

 

 

Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin

Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

 

199: How to Homeschool During the Summer, Address Each Kid’s Needs and Still fill it with Adventures!

Are you trying to figure out what to do with your kids during the summer break? You want to fill it with learning, but not make it boring? Or you're becoming overwhelmed with catering to each individual kids needs?

 

In this episode you'll learn why it's important to continue your kid's learning through the summer. How you can focus on each child's learning needs in just 15 minutes a day! And YES, you can still have a summer full of adventures!

-Kawai

 

 

Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin

Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

198: You’re NOT for EVERYONE & your Homeschool & Business WILL still Thrive

Are you starting to share your homeschool ways or your business ventures with others? You're excited and you share with your friends, your family and even on social media! Then one day you open up the comments section or your DMs and someone leaves a negative response.

 

This is an episode to help encourage you through the haters, trolls and negativity that may unfortunately enter your space.

 

 

-Kawai

 

 

Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin

Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

 

197: Managing Screen Time in Your Homeschool

Are you worried that your kid will be asking to watch TV or their tablet while you homeschool? Are you trying to figure out HOW to successfully fit screen time into your homeschool?

Here's how you can do it!

 

In this episode you'll learn that

1. Managing screen time starts OUTSIDE of homeschool

2. How to Strategically use Screen Time in your Homeschool for Success

3. How to balance Screen Time & Homeschooling to Benefit you and your kids.

Here's the Links to  Previous Episodes on How we Set Boundaries for our Screen Time (Using Chores):

Episode 138-140: Kid's Chore List Series

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschooling-entrepreneur-mom-kid-entrepreneurship/id1575109247?i=1000586700757

 

-Kawai

 

 

Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin

Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

 

196: Power Tip: Where to find CHEAP Workbooks and Curriculum for your Kids that you’ll Actually USE in your Home

Definitely listen to this episode if you want to save you money AND get great homeschool books that you'll actually use!

 

 

Here's the tips (you can over buy if you don't do this):

1. Make a list-  Kid name, Subject, Grade-level, Learning Style

2. Check book for missing pages, written pages (i'll still buy if not too much)

3. Ask yourself: How will it fit into your life, homeschool, daily schedule?

-Kawai

 

 

Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin

Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

195: Are you Allowing your Mom Guilt to affect your Bottom Line in your Finances?

If you're noticing that your finances are always in catch up mode, it may be your mom guilt and it probably is around big event like birthdays, holidays and celebrations.

 

In this episode you'll learn how you can still create Great memories, while not breaking the bank.

 

Here's another episode that can help you too!

EP 150: Power Tip: How to Celebrate Birthdays for Big Families without Breaking the Bank! Literally the Gift that keeps the Kids ( & You) Having Fun!

 

-Kawai

 

 

Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin

Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com

194: Tests don’t define Your Kids. How to Use Standardize Testing to Encourage rather than Discourage Your Children.

Instead of creating Stress, Worry, Self-Doubt, Anxiety around Testing... BUILD a Solid Test Taking Foundation by Creating a Testing Environment that's Relaxed, Build Confidence and doesn't have unwanted Expectations.

 

Resources:

HSLDA: https://hslda.org/

 

Washington Homeschool Info: https://washhomeschool.org/

 

 

-Kawai

 

 

Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin

Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com