There is a time, in a child’s developmental path when they go from struggling to read short picture books to flying through them. There is also a time when your kid goes from taking a few days to read a simple chapter book to reading it in one sitting. Those library trips that used to …
There are some subjects we just love. We love every little detail, every little hidden gem, and even every little chore that comes with that subject. With these subjects we are excited to teach our kids, we know what we are looking for in a curriculum and we don’t need any extra help. There are …
No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, and no matter your achievements in life, everyone hits a point where they start doubting themselves. In their job In their homes In their life choices In their relationships In their parenting Everyone at one point or another question themselves. Wonder
While for the most part, our homeschool routine has not been greatly affected by the precautions we as a society are taking, such as no meetings and social distancing. Socially, we are struggling. My children are extraverts like their father. They LOVE being around people, making them laugh, telling stories, and playing games. I am …
Have you ever noticed how sometimes a bad situation can suddenly turn into a good one? An inability to find work locally leads to an enlistment where you meet people you will be friends with for the rest of your life. A forced move allows you to learn about a new area that you end …
All the neighborhood kids are home all day now, wanting to play. Currently, my husband is a work-from-home husband. For how long? I have no idea. Our neighbors who work 3rd shift are scrambling to find ways to still get their sleep, take care of their kids, and follow through with new precautionary procedures at …
Life in the modern world pretty wells guarantees constant noise. Phone noise TV noise Radio noise Traffic noise Kid noise Our minds continue to work despite all this noise. We plan dinner, decide
I occasionally have the privilege of sitting in on standard classes (I am in school working on an education degree) and while in the classes I often see quotes hanging in the classrooms or in the hallways. Quotes are also used during lessons and students would even share some with me. This got me thinking. …
What would the month of February be without love? The two are forever interconnected thanks to Valentine’s Day. In our home, we do not make a big deal out of the day but rather use it to springboard lessons on compassion and empathy for others throughout the month. This year, our lessons have been more …
I have mentioned before in a previous post that we do not have a set schedule for our school day. This is not to say that I haven’t tried. I remember when my kids were in lower elementary grades and I was trying to manage visual therapy sessions, three kids (two of them temperamental twins), …
