Thoreau said it best when he declared, “All good things are wild and free.” Unfortunately, our lives are becoming more and more tame and controlled. As parents, we know the importance of kids (and ourselves) getting out into nature. Exercise, stress relief, vitamin D, imagination, sensory input, better moods and more are all solid reasons […]
Dinosaur Sensory Play (and Science Experiments!)
We moms are busy folks. And that’s why we multi-task! As a homeschooling, special needs mom of three boys, I’m always looking to combine sensory play with learning! Thank you Messy Play Kits for sponsoring this post. You’re doing incredible things! If you find yourself always on the hunt for fun, educational AND sensory-friendly activities, […]
How to Successfully Start the Habit of Family Read-Aloud Times
How do you picture the perfect family read-aloud time? Warm drink and a blazing fire with contented children curled up on the couch? In a beautiful meadow with picnic blankets and quiet kids weaving daisy chains while they listen? Well, I’ve got bad news for you. Those perfect moments are just a figment of your […]
How to ENJOY Bringing Shakespeare into Your Homeschool Routine
I used to know embarrassingly little about Shakespeare. I knew the plot of Romeo and Juliet, and that’s about it. I was curious, but intimidated. As we got into the Charlotte Mason method of homeschooling, I was shocked that even 1st graders were being introduced to the iconic plays of the Bard. I have been […]
How to Incorporate Seated Movement in the Classroom
Inside you’ll find: Why kids NEED to fidget and wiggle to facilitate learning and how to bring movement into the classroom without unnecessary distraction. I was the good girl. When I was homeschooled, I sat in my seat, kept quiet, and did my worksheets. My brother on the other hand??? My memories of […]
Fun and Simple Homeschool Geography Curriculum and Resources
Inside you’ll find: All the tools you’ll need to put together an awesome homeschool geography curriculum. Your kids rocked their math lesson, read some great books, and loved their science experiment. You’re feeling pretty good about your homeschool day. Then you remember with a stab of guilt, the often overlooked subject of GEOGRAPHY. Groan. If […]
Books about Asian Cultures for Grade Schoolers
Inside you’ll find: Picture books about Asia for grade schoolers. Countries included are China, Japan, Korea and Thailand and even Tibet. Every homeschool semester, I get all giddy as I pick an area of the world that the boys and I will focus our picture book habit on. (It’s an addiction really. I had 96 […]
Teach like Charlotte Mason: Everything You Need to Get Started
Inside you’ll find: What the Charlotte Mason homeschool philosophy is and how to dive in without losing your mind! When I first heard about Charlotte Mason in homeschooling circles, I totally misjudge it. First I thought is was akin to unschooling, then I thought it was impossibly rigorous and unobtainable. But thankfully I kept digging […]
Living Books about Composers
Inside you’ll find: picture books about composers, full of living ideas perfect for a Charlotte Mason picture study. Have you ever met a person that hated all types of music? Yeah, me either. Unfortunately, I know far too many people that don’t appreciate classical music. Maybe because they weren’t exposed to it at a young […]
History Beyond the Textbook: How to Make the Past Come to Life
It’s not often that a community college professor gets a standing ovation from 150 normally apathetic young adults. But that’s exactly what happened to my American history teacher at the end of one semester. Why? Mr. DePalma didn’t bombard us with dry facts or burden us with dull timelines. He told us peoples’ stories. He […]
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