One of my favorite ways to introduce classic literature is to read aloud books that have movies we can watch after. Not only is it fun, but it gives us a goal to work towards together. (Oh, and we learn important things like the book is always better than the movie!) I wanted a fun […]
Salt dough maps are a classic homeschool project that have become a staple for us as we studied world history this year. They are a creative and hands-on way to explore geography, but they are also incredibly simple to make with things you already have at home! You will need: A cardboard scrap for your […]
March was a great reading month. I tried to read some novels but the non-fiction section at the library got me again! Here’s what I read: A Year of No Sugar by Eve O. Schaub In the throes of a six-week sugar fast I happened upon this experimental memoir on the library shelves. The author’s […]
Do you want to get started gardening with children but aren’t sure what to plant? When we’re not homeschooling during the year, we love to be in the garden. (Checking the garden and saying goodnight to our neighbors is our after-bath ritual! Take a bath to get dirty, you know?) Today I’ve put together a […]
Oh, hello almost-April! We had a great month because light. Lots went on in the kitchen and I seem to have gotten a fresh wind for homeschool after dragging myself through January and February. Narnia’s melting and we had some excitement around these parts when a tornado touched down a few miles away from our […]
Hello friends! This book list is in response to a reader request, yay! I loved making this list. Well-written and illustrated preschool books play an important role in early learning because they are often a child’s first introduction to art and poetry. You can use this book list for older or younger children too, […]
I was just talking to a friend on Marco Polo who reads this blog. We got into a conversation about one of the major dynamics of being a mom at home with little kids: Doing One Thing at A Time (While Everything Else Unravels.) Did you know that this is a reality for every mom […]
We had a nice white February, with plenty of excitement what with the historic winter storm that swept through the middle of the country and all. (Hair dryers do work to thaw frozen pipes, even if they are under your floor.) I found a new style called Bob Cratchett and it’s where you wear double […]
Do you have a big, messy pile of kid’s artwork or school work? I did! I always planned on having an organized collection of my children’s homeschool and artwork that I would give them one day, but I never could seem to get there because I lacked a good system for decision-making. After some trial […]
You know what doesn’t get talked about enough in the homeschooling world? Taking a housekeeping day…or week! I take a housekeeping week whenever I feel overwhelmed with details and to-do’s. It’s my secret to staying energized about homeschooling for the long haul. Remember, effective homeschooling is about sustainability, not perfection. (Professional teachers have a certain […]