Do you know what makes me really happy? Well, lots of things actually. But one of those things? When I find a fun-filled activity that my boys love and it is also full of learning. Really good learning too – vocabulary, math, fine and gross motor development – all the good stuff! I am so…
Snow-Frozen Yogurt Melts
In the summer we made these yummy (oh so yummy), simple (oh so simple), and healthy (oh so … well, pretty healthy) yogurt melts. Since February has hit hard, with a one-two punch in the face with snow and power outages, I thought I would fight back. How- you might be asking? Well, by using…
15 Fun Things to Do in the Snow!
I love the winter – but I haven’t always. Truthfully, I use to really dislike it. REALLY. But, I love the outdoors and I love having my kids outside. And where I live we have snow for a good 5 months of the year, which is a very long time to dislike something. So a…
Waldorf in Our Home
We are beginning to move full swing into the holiday season and I have been planning the two weeks we will all be at home. With some down time I thought it would be a great chance to plan a few activities with my little ones, and since I do love all things Waldorf, I…
Counting Snails
A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is the picture. And this is actually not one of those times. But that’s okay because I really want to share this with you. Why? I’m not too sure. It’s not that great of an idea, perhaps some would even say it might be considered slightly…
Learning about Tally Marks {A Photo on Friday}
A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is the picture. We began exploring the idea of tally marks this week and opted to use sticks. A super simple way to play with this concept and you quite likely have them available to you. I will share some games we played and ideas for…
Nature Walk Ideas for Kids: Leaf Sewing
Pulling this post up from the archives for you today friends, as it is my first day back in the classroom so I have been busily preparing! I will be teaching one day a cycle and otherwise home with my little ones – an incredible balance that I am so fortunate to have. I wanted…
Sometimes a Mama LIES …
I wish I wasn’t writing this post. I wish I was writing to tell you about all of the fluffy baby chicks we now have in our barn. I wish I was writing about what a wonderful Mama Chloe turned out to be. I wish I was telling you this, but I’m not going to….
12 Field Trips that Could Change the World
With all my uncertainty and wavering on the decision to educate my boys myself, I have been focusing on my “Why”. Why is it, really, that I want to homeschool. Actually there are about 20 reasons – but the great big “why” is so I can shape my children’s education to be perfect for them….
Learning with Siphons in the Water Table
If you should happen to have an old garden hose, or a spare garden hose, have I got an activity sure to keep your little ones happy, learning, and cool this summer! Cut up that water hose and turn it into a siphon. I wrote all about it over on CBC parents last week. My…
