Create a Story Box
Creating stories puts your child’s imagination to work while also developing their logic and sequencing skills.
Create a Story Box
Age 5
HOMER’s Skills Adventure: Listening
HOMER’s Skills Adventure: Listening
It’s never too early to teach kids to be active listeners. As they take in, process, and respond to information, they’re making connections with the world around them and the people in it!
Build Your Own Learning Routine (That’s Based on Reality)
Build Your Own Learning Routine (That’s Based on Reality)
Our learning experts created a routine that is fun, feasible, and customizable to each of our families’ unique needs.
6 Kids Books for Black History Month
6 Kids Books for Black History Month
February is Black History Month. It’s a time to remember the past and pay tribute to the heroes who paved the way for change. It’s also a great time to introduce your child to books that show a diverse cast of characters living life and telling their stories. Keep...
Valentine’s Day Tongue Twisters
Valentine’s Day Tongue Twisters
Did you know that when your child is giggling over a funny and challenging tongue twister, they are actually building foundational reading skills?
Setting up a Handprint Holiday Tradition
Setting up a Handprint Holiday Tradition
When your child is young, handprint art can be great gifts for family members, and at this time of year, usually you are the ones making holiday cards for your friends and family. Why not combine the two to create a fun, inexpensive (and easy!) holiday card...
Raising an Independent Child: 4 Easy-To-Use Parenting Tips
Raising an Independent Child: 4 Easy-To-Use Parenting Tips
Raising an independent child and watching them go out on their own is one of the most fulfilling and difficult parts of parenthood. Whether you’re encouraging them to try out for a sports team or to try a new skill, there are plenty of ways that you can begin...
Get Your Kids to Love Reading with These 3 Easy Tips
Get Your Kids to Love Reading with These 3 Easy Tips
Making your home “book-oriented environment" doesn't mean you have to give up an entire room to dedicate to books!
My Child Believes He Is a Terrible Reader and Refuses Even to Try. What Can I Do?
My Child Believes He Is a Terrible Reader and Refuses Even to Try. What Can I Do?
Q&A with Peggy Kaye, HOMER’s Chief Curriculum Officer Many children feel that unless they read with the fluency of adults, then they are bad readers. Other children see classmates having an easier time learning to read and it makes them insecure. Children...
Many Ways to Give Thanks Printables
Many Ways to Give Thanks Printables
Gobble up a little gratitude with these fun printables!
Thanksgiving Place Cards
Thanksgiving Place Cards
Your child can practice writing names with these extra-special place cards!
Spellbound Halloween Bingo
Spellbound Halloween Bingo
Print out this spellbound bingo set and cook up some Halloween fun!