Do you know about the power of “loose parts” in play? It’s quite remarkable. Such a simple concept – one of those concepts that just make sense. In a nut shell, loose parts are exactly that. (You are most welcome for clearing that one up!) Loose parts can be anything at all – synthetic or…
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….
Pretty Pine Cone Garlands
A Photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is the picture. This pretty pine cone garland was super easy to make. Just dip pine cones into some paint and wrap twine around them to string them altogether! I wrote about this cute craft over on CBC parents. You can read all about it right…
Fork Weaving
I have recently accepted the fact that my children will always suffer from the witching hour. Mostly because I kinda think I still do. I have been using our Quiet Bins each day during that time period and it has been fantastic. I can prepare dinner in peace, and the children are calm and content….
Pretty Paper Cup Flowers
Mother’s day is just around the corner. This year, just as last year, my little ones are home with me. While I absolutely love being home with them (most days) I do miss out on a few things from having them in daycare … and one thing that I really miss is sweet little kid-made…
Super Cool Walking Water
We are settling into a new rhythm around here. We are generally outside more, the littlest of my wild ones is just coming out of his nap time, and I have been busy with our summer farming plans. All of that is to tell you that this amazingly awesome science project for kids I am…
How are Stalactites Formed? A Scientific Demonstration
The love of science is alive and well in our house right now. Both boys love everything dinosaur right now, with a fascination for space (amazingly awesome) close behind. I thought it was a great time to do some simple science experiments. We will be doing one with walking water soon, but today I think…
Gorgeous Walnut Candles
Winter and candles, a match made in heaven! Well, actually my heaven is more a cool drink and a tropical breeze … but candles in winter are pretty good too. These adorable walnut candles are actually a wonderful hand strengthening craft for kids. And while we did use beeswax, melted crayons would be a fantastic…
Knit a Chicken
I really like my chickens. A lot. Really a lot. And my little ones really like them a lot too. So when I was thinking of what I might knit next, after successfully having done some hats, chickens came to mind. This really shouldn’t surprise anyone, chickens always come to my mind. The thing is,…
Wrapped in Love (and Yarn)
Winter and yarn crafting go hand-in-hand around here. If you spend any amount of time on our farm you will likely leave with a hat. (Whether you want one or not…) With big sister busily crocheting chicken hats for the flock, and Mama still making hats almost as fast as the little ones are losing…