I have been dreaming of this day for 20 years. My oldest is about to start kindergarten and I get to be his teacher! As a girl that was homeschooled from K-12th herself, I have always planned to homeschool my own kids for a number of reasons. But now that the rubber is about to hit […]
Our Four Year Old Preschool Curriculum Changes; A Little Deeper and a Little More Fun!
Structure is not my strong suit. I like to be laid back and flexible. Sometimes it’s the only way I can manage to keep my patience with the chaos surrounding me. But I also long for a bit of a schedule, a plan, an idea of what to expect. So as the new school […]
4th of July Flag Craft with Dot Markers
I am so excited for this 4th of July holiday! My husband has off, my boys are no longer scared of fireworks, and my oldest is obsessed with all things Revolutionary War. He had our whole family chanting “Declaration of Independence!” the other day. It was adorable! I love that he is starting to […]
A Homeschool Preschool Curriculum where Nature is the Classroom
Preschool is a magical time for kids. The world is opening up to them and they just can’t seem to learn enough. As a homeschooler, I want to instill a love of learning in my kids that stays with them their whole lives. I’m delighted to have found a curriculum that meets so many of […]
Activity for the Jesus Storybook Bible: Heaven… Sensory Play and Sorting Activity
I can’t believe this is the last post for our incredible walk through the Bible. If you’re looking for simple ways to make the Bible come alive for young kids, you’ve gotta check out the series of activities for EVERY chapter of the Jesus Storybook Bible. The last chapter of the Jesus Storybook Bible cover’s […]
Activity for the Jesus Storybook Bible: The Life of Paul
This post is part of the series of hands-on activities for EVERY chapter of the Jesus Storybook Bible. You best be checkin’ it out! This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Read my full disclosure policy here. Today’s lesson is about the life a Saul/Paul. His life was radically changed. He started out […]
Activity for the Jesus Storybook Bible: The Wise Men Sensory Obstacle Course
Why am I publishing a Christmas post in March? Glad you asked! This post is part of the series of activities for EVERY chapter of the ground breaking Jesus Storybook Bible. A bunch of bloggers have gotten together compile a wonderful resource of hands-on learning activities. You’ve gotta go check it out! (And enter to […]
Activity for the Jesus Storybook Bible: The Story and the Song Introduction
(This post is part of a 44 part blog hop that creates an interactive activity for EVERY story in the Jesus Storybook Bible. Hop on over to the landing page to check them all out!) This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Read my full disclosure policy here. The first first chapter of […]
What We Hope to Accomplish by Homeschooling: Setting Our Goals Before We’ve Even Begun
Homeschooling has always been the norm to me. I was homeschooled from the very beginning of my education, WAY before it was cool and popular. I grew up explaining to my peers the values and benefits of a home education and had plenty of compelling reasons and persuasive statistics. (And there are MANY!) I’ve long […]
