Kelsey Gilbert, Author at Homeschool Base

About Kelsey Gilbert

Kelsey Gilbert is a homeschool graduate from a class of seven siblings. A former newspaper reporter and community editor, she now works as a freelance writer and stay-at-home mama. She and her husband live near Colorado Springs with their three future homeschoolers.

Fun Free Apps for Homeschool Moms for School & Your Home

Posted in Homeschooling on May 2, 2017

Free Homeschool Apps

Homeschool moms have a lot to juggle on a daily basis, so the apps on your phone or tablet should help, not hinder. Browse this collection of apps that will help simplify your job as mom and teacher. For School Khan Academy is a one-stop schoolwork app featuring more than 10,000 videos, from top-level teachers, Read More »

Five Fantastic Homemade Toys

Posted in Lifestyle on April 29, 2017

Homemade coffee can stilts

Certain toys have a way of keeping kids’ interest forever. They play with them day after day, in way after new way. Often they’re homemade and easy to replicate for our own kids, like some of these no-fail toys I remember … Coffee Can Stilts Remember wishing you could walk above the world on those Read More »

40+ Awesome Family Game Night Ideas

Posted in Lifestyle on April 28, 2017

Some great ideas for families that want to play games

It’s game night! While there are many benefits to regular family game nights, the main objective is for everyone to have fun. So don’t get stuck in a rut playing Chinese checkers every week if Mom’s the only one winning and enjoying the game—there are a million different things you can do for family game Read More »

Reasons You Need Family Game Nights

Posted in Lifestyle on April 27, 2017

A family playing jenga

Don't tell the kids, but it turns out that having a regular family game night is not only fun—it's actually good for you. Like vegetables, but better. So bust out some board games (or the soccer ball) and start realizing the benefits of playing together as a family. The Benefits of Family Game Nights Medicinal Read More »

Homeschooling with Scavenger Hunts

Posted in Homeschooling on April 26, 2017

Homeschoolers going on a scavenger hunt

Scavenger hunts are a fun way to pass the time when you’re waiting—long car trips, slow lines, waiting rooms—not to mention a great learning opportunity. You can do them around your house or neighborhood, while running errands, or even inside magazines or books. Scavengers can collect the items, or just cross them off a list. Read More »