🎉Friday's Fun Finds for July 3, 2026🎉

Hey Reader,

Looking for last-minute activities for the holiday weekend?

Sara at Heart and Soul Homeschooling has a great blog post to guide you through setting up a patriotic playdough tray. It's a fun way to encourage your kids to use their imaginations while also developing fine motor skills and enjoying sensory play. Be sure to download the companion printable activity pages for the 4th of July. In the Shop, Sarah has an amazing set of President Printables for only $5.00.

Elizabeth from "That Homeschool Family" has a FREE Statue of Liberty Unit Study. The Statue of Liberty is SO much more than a famous monument. She tells the story of a friendship between nations and about the experience of immigrants arriving in the United States, full of hope about new beginnings.

The Summer/Back to school issue of Let's Teach is out! I love that you can read it online or download it. As usual, Lynda has gathered talented bloggers in the homeschool space who have written articles and included free resources.

I think I forgot to share my latest YouTube video. It ties in with what we've been talking about this week: Burnout. Have a homeschool friend who could use the support? I double dog dare you to share it.

There is also a special Hashtag sale on the Teachers Pay Teachers marketplace. When you search #250years, the items that come up will be 20% off.

I hope to see you today for Busy Bees Plan and Prep. I'll be hanging out on Google Meet from 2 pm - 4 pm Pacific. This cozy co-working space is available all summer and is a great opportunity to get your vision for the 2026-2027 school year mapped out.

I'm also available by email. Have questions...want to bounce ideas around... just hit reply and let me know what's going on in your homeschool.

Have a safe July 4th, my friend!