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 […]
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 […]
3 Tips for Fun Nature Hikes with Your Kids
Inside you will find: Some great tips for awesome nature hikes with kids The greatest quality of little boys (and by extension some grown men) is a wondrous imagination. If you ever want to have an especially engaging, and likely entertaining, conversation with a little boy, ask him to tell you his favorite story. Watch his […]
Mirror and Light Science Exploration for Preschoolers
Inside you’ll find: An open-ended science experiment for preschoolers that teaches kids about light. Have you ever noticed that toys have a life of their own? When they first join your family, your kids play with that particular toy constantly. But as time goes on, the toys lose their charm and imagination can start to […]
Amazing Kinetic Tool for Learning to Sound Out Words
Teaching a child to read has always seemed like a mystical, unobtainable experience to me. Honestly, it’s like hoping for a mini miracle! How could a kid who would rather whack his brother with a lightsaber ever find the discipline to learn to read? Now that my son is in kindergarten, I’m getting to witness […]
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