How do you "teach" your kids at home, keeping the learning fun and educational, too? Please share your tips.

It's easy to "get the homework done" and then put the learning away with your child's school books. But, research says that parents are the primary educators of children. It's important that we stay active in their learning, teaching them life skills and how to use the skills they are learning in school in real life.  In addition, we must also keep the learning fun. So, how are you doing it? Please share your fun, educational and home-teaching tips on this board.