Do you remember learning to read? I do … nostalgic music strumming … I was aching to learn to read. My big brother knew how. My big sis did too. But poor little Sarah was just not old enough. Or so she was told. However, across the street lived a retired teacher, who as it…
Welcoming Spring with my Little Ones
I am so happy to be partnering with Oak Meadow to bring you this post today. I cannot believe I am writing these words but … HAPPY SPRING! We did it! We made it through the winter! Never mind the fact that there is still a world of white outside my door – the promise has…
Loofa Snowmen!
I do believe I have found the recipe for getting my creativity flowing. The key seems to be a glass of wine and a shower (Don’t worry – I shower at night, so the wine is reasonable). I tell you – SO many inspired crafts come to me in the shower. Actually, I would love…
Out of this world Learning
I am so excited to partner with Little Experimenters today to bring you this post about the Illuminated Interactive Globe and Smart Talking Pen. This post contains affiliate links. You know when you find something for your kids and you think, “Hmm – that’s neat!” and then you start playing with it and you think,…
Make a Treasure Chest!
Do you have a little collector or two at home? I sure do. A lot of our homeschool learning activities don’t happen with pencil and paper, but instead with art and projects and paintings and creating lots of lovely and wonderful ‘things’! These two points, of course, mean that my little collectors will not be…
Moon Activities for Kids
I am excited to partner with Oak Meadow to bring you these fabulous moon activities for kids! We are well into our Oak Meadow Grade One curriculum now. During our first 4 weeks we have been observing and learning about moon phases. One of the most exciting parts of homeschooling with Oak Meadow is the…
Making Rock Candy
We are big on traditions around here. Fridays have been movie night for as long as I can remember. And my kids will say exactly the same. While I work very hard to put wholesome food on the table and into little mouths, Friday night is the exception. Chips, popcorn, and treats make Friday movie…
Fabulous Fall Science Experiments
I really do love Fall. I always have. But this year, it also means the end of MOSQUITOES, so I have never loved it quite this much. The mosquitoes have been out of this world. Our neighbours who have lived here for over 30 years claim they have never seen anything like it. And the…
Heart, lungs, brain, oh my!
Parts of our homeschool day are going really, really well. Parts. We will settle into our new rhythm and I am very convinced that in a few short weeks the parts that are going well will grow, and most of our day will be fabulous. For now, I will focus on those really, really great…
Constellation Activities for Kids
These constellation activities are out of this world! BIG eye roll. But they will really add a twinkle to your little one’s eye. Maybe even make them feel like a star. Come on Mama, let’s rock it! (you know, like rocket?) Okay, I’m done with that now, I promise. We are doing a little learning…