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 […]
24 Days of Christmas Books for Advent
Inside you’ll find Twenty-FIVE Christmas books you can use in your advent traditions. Have you heard of the tradition of wrapping 12 or 24 Christmas books and opening one a day leading up to Christmas? We’re attempting that this year and I AM STOKED! Whether you plan to go all out or you’re looking to […]
The Good, the Bad, and the Ridiculous Reasons I Homeschool My Kids
Homeschooling is in my blood. I was homeschooled myself so it’s pretty much all I’ve known. But that didn’t stop my blood from running cold as my son’s kindergarten year was fast approaching and the reality of the massive responsibility came crashing in. “What if I hate having to do ‘school’ again?” “What if it’s […]
Books about the Middle East for Grade Schoolers
Inside you’ll find: incredible books about the middle east for kids to expand their perspective. Motherhood sometimes feels extremely claustrophobic. Kids are clingy, we rarely leave the house, and I have no idea what’s going on in world affairs. While for a time, mother’s are their children’s entire world, we have the incredible honor of […]
Sensory Play in the Homeschool: Why EVERY Kid Needs Sensory Input and How to Get It
If you homeschool or have looked into doing so for even a minute, chances are you’ve heard about “sensory play.” What is it though, and why is it so important? Here’s what you need to know. (And don’t forget to sign up at the end of the post to get free access to hundreds […]
What’s that Sound? Identifying Musical Instruments
I’m a band geek and proud of it! Some of my fondest memories were goofing off in the back row with the other low brass players as we sat counting a ridiculous amount of rests. I’ve played French horn, tenor sax, flute and a handful of others, though I really only had any skill at […]
“Roadschooling”: Taking Your Homeschool on the Road
As homeschooling becomes more popular, many parents are realizing just how much freedom there is when it comes to educating their children. Learning can take place anywhere, and in fact, it should! This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Please read my full disclosure policy for more information. There are numerous ways “roadschooling” […]
Books about Birds for Preschool
Inside you’ll find: Charlotte Mason inspired living books about birds for kids. The first official year of the Charlotte Mason inspired “Ambleside Online” has students studying birds. At first, I thought that would be really dull. I mean, all birds are practically the same right? Oh my, how wrong I’ve been. My oldest has totally “taken […]
21 Inspiring Earth Day Books for Kids
Inside you’ll find: Some of the best Earth Day Books for Kids. Taking care of the earth is everyone’s business. No matter how hard we try to live naturally and consume less, the impact will be minuscule unless we can pass those values on to the next generation; our kids. This post contains affiliate links […]
Alphabet Sensory Play and Gross Motor Challenge
When you’re homeschooling a child with SPD, you’re always looking for ways to multitask. Almost every learning opportunity can be a chance to get healthy sensory input. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Please read my full disclosure policy here. Thank you to the Toybrary of Austin for generously giving my family a […]
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