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The Princesses Love Miss Humblebee’s Academy

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*I received a free month’s subscription to try with my girls from Miss HumbleBee’s Academy.  No other compensation was received, although I am an affiliate for them, so if you do purchase through my links, I will receive a small commission.  However, all opinions are my own.*

I have shared numerous times here that I am trying my best to help both my girls (aka The Princesses) to be successful learners.  

The Girls Hanging with the Stuffed Animals at the local Disney Store.
I am always making sure to that my girls are successful learners.

On a side note, this past week, I had both girls sick with fevers, coughs, runny noses and more, plus I was also not 100%, but I still have to take a moment to brag about attending Emma’s Parent Teacher Conference, where we were told she not only excelling in all areas of learning, but has tons of friends with all the kids in her class.  Proud mama moment for sure.

Emma Just Loves Kindergarten!

The academic and learning end, I can take a bit of credit for, because not only do I sit and do homework with her every night, but I also have been reading with her since she was very little.

Emma In a Finer Moment Sleeping
Once Upon a Time…But Now She Is No Longer a Baby!

Also, recently, I shared some iPad apps and how I have used them to help the girls with Kindergarten readiness skills/concepts.  I honestly love using technology to teach and reinforce my girls educational goals.

On top of all of this, I am always on the lookout for new ways to help my girls with learning, too.

So, when I read my wonderful friend, Echo’s website and she shared about an online program, Miss Humblebee’s Academy that she reviewed and used for her kids, I couldn’t help, but comment how I would love to try this online curriculum.

Lo and behold, the President/CEO, Crystal Labbe contacted me and asked if I would be interested in trying with my girls for my honest review here with all my Confessions’ readers.

I basically jumped at the chance and couldn’t thank her enough.

What is Miss Humblebee’s Academy?

Miss Humblebee’s Academy is an Award Winning, online curriculum for children ages 3-6 years old.

Miss Humblebee’s Academy lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning success with a strong curriculum in the core subject areas: Math, Science and Social Studies, Language and Literacy, Art and Music. The curriculum is thematic based and fully interactive with sound cues.  And this is all available in over 8 different languages (English included).

Choosing a Lesson on Miss Humblebee's Academy
Choosing a Lesson on Miss Humblebee’s Academy

Each membership includes:

  • A Cognitive Skills Assessment
  • Kindergarten Readiness Development Checklist
  • Ongoing Weekly Progress Reports emailed to both educators and parents
  • Offline Augmented Reality Worksheets
  • 3D and 360 imaging.

Miss Humblebee’s Academy curriculum is delivered in three ways:

  1. By clicking on the white board which will take your child through a guided step-by-step approach to learning presented in sequential developmental progression
  2. Choose your own path. This process empowers teachers and parents to present the curriculum in the order that matches their preference. This is a great tool to be used in a Blended Learning environment and/or a Flipped Classroom setting.
  3. Or a combination of both 1 and 2.
Color Letters - Letter and Color Recognition
Color Letters – Letter and Color Recognition
 

Using Method One:

To start lessons by method 1, you will click on the white board (audio instructions will tell you to do this too).  Make sure you complete the lesson in total in order to advance to the next lessons.  Rewards earned will show in animation then click “close”.  Afterwards, a button will pop up “Go to next lesson”.  
Hat Matching Color/Patterns Lesson
Hat Matching Color/Patterns Lesson
 

Using Method Two:

To start lessons by method 2, you will click on “Choose a Lesson”, which will allow you to choose your own learning adventure.  You can select by subject, theme or title.
 
Letter Sequencing for the Alphabet
Letter Sequencing for the Alphabet
 

Once you have earned rewards, check out the following rooms:

  • Puzzle Room (once you have created and saved art in the Art Room, you will be able to turn all your art work into a puzzle.  Simply click on the Puzzle Room to access)
  • Honeycomb Shop (all images created when saved are put in the Art Room along with a black and white version for printing out and coloring)
  • Sticker Room (all images created when saved are put in the Art Room along with a black and white version for printing out and coloring)
Puzzle Room
Puzzle Room
 
Don’t forget to create your personalized avatar in the Avatar Room.
 
Here is Emma's Own Personal Avatar!
Here is Emma’s Own Personal Avatar!
 

Last, but not least…

You can also visit the Music Room to listen to over 60 songs ranging from traditional music like: “Hey Diddle Diddle”, “Twinkle Star” and “This Old Man” to new exclusive music for Miss Humblebee.  Your child and you will enjoy hours of educational, entertaining music spanning a vast genre of music styles.
 
Music Room - Dance and Sing Along...
Music Room – Dance and Sing Along…
 

How to access your child’s learning:

In addition to the child friendly progress report in the primary navigation, you can view the parent/educator progress report by clicking on the purple round tool in the top corner of any room (must be in full view to see). After one week of using Miss Humblebee’s Academy, you will receive an emailed progress report to your inbox.
 
Keep up with your child's learning with their own personalized progress reports.
Keep up with your child’s learning with their own personalized progress reports.
 

Printables are also available…

We also have hundreds of Printables including Augmented Reality in every subject for your child to practice using pencils.
 
Sample of the Letter "A" Printable
Sample of the Letter “A” Printable
 

One last suggestion from Miss Humblebee herself… 

Make sure your volume is up so you can enjoy the full experience.  
 
[Tweet “Get your #kindergarten #preschool a fun #learning experience with @MsHumblebeeAcad”]
 

And Miss Humblebee was totally correct about this and check out the girls rocking out to “If you are happy and you know it!” here with this YouTube video:

 
To connect further with Miss Humblebee’s Academy, you can check out her Website, follow on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, and LinkedIn. 
 
Lastly, the monthly subscription is $12.95 for the first child and the yearly is $129.00 for this amazing educational and fun experience.

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About Janine

Janine is a published author of the books, The Mother of All Meltdowns and Only Trollops Shave Above the Knee. She has been featured on The Huffington Post, Mamapedia, Today Parenting Team and SheKnows. She also runs her own graphic design company at J9 Designs.

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  2. karen says

    I am trying so hard to get back into blogging and reading blogs…I need to find a balance…sighs.

    I have found a bunch of great apps on our kindlefire that Anthony loves and there is also ABC mouse. I hear you, we want our kids to have a strong foundation and love of learning. If they fall behind, it has detriments for them in later years.

    So glad Emma loves kindergarten, Anthony does too. Learning can be fun!!!

  4. Diane Roark says

    Janine,

    Your kids are so smart and will continue to love learning because of all the great learning tools (AND MOM)they have been exposed too. All these things will pay off. I spent a lot of time with my oldest two kids and now both of them want to become doctors.

    Thanks for sharing this great resource.

    Blessings,
    Diane Roark

  9. Karen says

    This sounds like such a cute program. My daughter is in pre-school and she loves puzzles and I’m trying to help her with recognizing some letters. And I have to say that she loves any kind of app on my tablet. I guess that’s how it is with this generation! Every kid I know has a tablet that they have access to. My daughter would totally respond to the “rewards” this program has. Looks great!

  10. Bill says

    Great information for parents. Since kids aren’t getting the education they should receive from schools, this sort of thing is invaluable.

    Happy Monday, Janine.

  13. Camille says

    Aww, that’s so great that Emma is doing so well in school! 🙂

    I will definitely check out Miss Humblebee’s Academy. Kay has been getting bored lately. She just loves learning, and actually throws tantrums when her homework is done. I won’t complain because it’s better than throwing tantrums because she doesn’t want to do homework, right? Lol.

  16. Carrie Groneman says

    Your girls are adorable! I really like the info on Miss Humblebee’s Academy and how amazing the learning tools are now. The video is precious. My kids and grandkids loved the ‘shout hurray’ part best too. Thanks for the great post. Carrie, A Mother’s Shadow

  17. Dana says

    It’s wonderful that you are reinforcing school material with things at home, Janine. You’re instilling a love for learning in your girls that will serve them well. I wish these kinds of programs were around when my kids were smaller!

  18. Stephanie @ Life, Unexpectedly says

    This sounds like a great thing! Here in Germany, true learning (like letters, etc.) doesn’t start until first grade; kindergarten (in Germany a 3-year program with the last year being a part-time prep-program) is mostly about learning soft skills and play to no avail 🙂 But some of the excercises may be interesting for Violet.

  20. Jhanis says

    Love that you can check the progress report! Sounds like a great tool Janine! Thanks for sharing! And I just noticed your new blog design! I’m usually on my phone so I don’t notice things like this right away LOL Love it!

  21. Jen says

    Janine your site looks amazing! I love the changes you have made! We are big fans of Miss Humblebees, princess and all. I am glad you enjoyed it too! The happy and you know it video of your girls jamming is the cutest thing ever!

  23. Aunt Gloria says

    Love that video! It put me in a happy mood for my day! So cute. This is a great learning tool and makes it fun for the kids and parents too. I wouldn’t expect less than a successful school experience for Emma because she is so bright and talented in many ways. I know Lily will follow suit, but in a different way. She’s Lily, after all!
    See you soon. Love xxxxxooooo

  25. Tamara says

    Hey, it looks different around here!! See, I’m a day behind. Always here, though.
    I’ve never heard of Miss Humblebee’s but it sounds exactly up Scarlet’s alley! And she sounds so much like Emma. Just well-rounded. She loves music class best, but also loves PE, art and library. No homework for us yet! I think that starts in first or second grade. But supplementing with something at home is something I think she could benefit from since school has no homework and she’s itching to do activities at home every night! Can you believe that?? How long will that last?

  29. Tara Newman says

    I have had a busy week and next thing I know…you redesigned? Looks great. This definitely sounds like a fun educational tool. I think my kids are a little old for it but I can appreciate a good online, kid-friendly learning tool 🙂 PS. when did I become the mom with the “older” kids???

  31. Brittnei says

    Janine! This is really adorable! I’m going to pin this for me to see about this in the next few months. JR turns 3 in April so we shall see. I like that it has a lot of things that you can personalize AND I think he will benefit from the reinforcement of all the things he’s already been learning which is exactly what I would want. Perhaps they will let me review it in a few months? I guess there will be only one way to find out. 🙂

  33. Oana says

    How come I did not see this post past november! This is what I am trying to do with my 2 years old, incorporate learning in our daily routine!

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