Have you ever met someone, in real life or online, and think …”Wow. This person has some awesome ideas! I kind of want to be adopted by them so I can do those crafts too!”? Well, let me introduce you to my new friend Morgan. I know Morgan from the Oak Meadow Facebook group. She…
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….
Oak Meadow Kindergarten Curriculum Review
Here is a post that I wasn’t at all sure I would be writing just a week ago. Back and forth, back and forth, deciding and un-deciding, losing sleep, and losing my sanity (more so than usual that is). This idea of homeschooling is certainly not coming as simply as I had thought it would….
Crispy Kale Chips
Oh the July garden! May I show you, please? (The beauty of the internet: I am pretending you said yes with smiling eyes) Well, okay then … My snap peas are growing! A titch slower than I had expected them to, but growing. I think they will take off any day now and the kids…
Two Ingredient Jelly
I thought I would share something a little different this morning. While I generally share ideas for playing, learning, and exploring with little ones, I thought I might share something I just cooked up (heehee). We’ve been on our little farm for exactly one year now. Part of the reason we moved out here was…
To Simply Educate {A Photo on Friday}
A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is a photo. And perhaps a Latin derivative to ponder? Education, Latin: educare meaning, “To lead or draw out”. I spend a lot of time thinking about teaching, learning, and working with my little ones. I found this definition of education a very helpful reminder. I…
Healthier Frozen Summer Treats!
Do you know that Canadian’s talk about weather more often than any other topic? I remember reading that awhile ago and have been acutely aware of my weather chit chat since then. You know what? I completely believe that fact. I have found myself chatting about weather almost daily. But really it is no wonder….
Playdough Construction Site Homemade Gift
We are on a mission these days to make our own. Make our own toys, food, and gifts. I have some trouble with the last one though (well, and the food one … but that is for another day). I fear, sometimes, that giving homemade gifts is perceived as being cheap. While we do like…
Healthy from the Outside In
As it turns out, I have an environmentalist in my household. Well into her 12th year, my daughter has become confident in her beliefs. She is also very smart. These two things have led me to learn a lot about environmental concerns – whether I am interested, or not. Luckily (for me), I am. I…
Childhood is Not a Race {Printable Poster}
I thought I would try something a little different today. A printable poster for you! This poster should print perfectly onto an 8.5 x 11 standard piece of paper, just click the link below. Please let me know if you have any problems, otherwise print away! Thank you for helping to spread the word. There…