Capturing Creativity
I love living in New England, there is just so much history all around us. Next year my crew is going to be studying the Early Modern time period (the events surrounding the founding of our country) and I just
When I was a 3rd grader, research papers involved trips to the library and pulling out the giant encyclopedias. I should call and see if I dreamed this up, but if I remember right, my parents actually slowly acquired
I’ve written many times about my favorite parenting quote, Powerful words. If mom can’t stay focused, why would we expect our kids to. I found these words years ago, and quickly adopted them as the standard of my parenting style.
Can I be honest? My laundry is currently taking over the upstairs hallway, I have spent the last few weeks in a series of time consuming doctor appointments, and I really have no desire to sit with my 4 year
One of the most fascinating men of all times is Leonardo da Vinci. His achievements in both the art and scientific worlds are astounding . We took 8 weeks to delve into his biography, and I can assure you that
Summer school sounds horrible, but it is actually one of the best parts of homeschooling. Our summers are always a time for learning-adventures; practicing skills, and jumpstarting imagination as we throw ourselves headlong into a subject. This year, when I
I never get everything on my to-do list done. Join the club right? I have learned to live with this reality for home repair projects and housework, but it truly irks me in regards to our homeschool. My beautiful schedule
We were invited to a shearing party at the end of the month (I love having friends who can host something as random as a shearing party!) and I decided to pull out some old materials that my kids used
Some kids are just amazing. Give me a lifetime with this toy, and I still wouldn’t be able to create what my nephew did in just a few minutes. You know the punchline, right? ~ My 3 year old