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5 Creative Ways To Cultivate Gratitude In Your Home
I have found that choosing to live with gratitude brings me joy. Taking a moment to stop and see all that I have been blessed with can change my perspective on life. Teaching children to be grateful for even the simplest things in life is a positive way to shift their focus from what they don’t have or what they want, to seeing how they are already blessed.
15 Best Classic Book to Movie Adaptations
15 Best Classic Book to Movie Adaptations Over the years, we have been blessed with some of the best all-time family movies. Discover below a list
A word of homeschool encouragement….
A word of homeschool encouragement.... Since I was very little, I have loved learning and teaching. I am so full of gratitude and also amazed at
Saxon Math Review by a Homeschool Teacher
My last post was all about mine and my family’s Saxon Math journey. In this post I am sharing a review of each book we have enjoyed and why. These books all follow the wonderful spiral method that Saxon Math is known for.
My Homeschool Day – Way Back When
I thought it might be fun to share here what a normal school day at home looked like when I was growing up. Things changed over the years as we were able to do even more on our own as that was the structure of our curriculum. We also had younger siblings that we enjoyed caring for and teaching so our schedule shifted a bit.
A DIY Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat Birthday
These books were the inspiration behind my little sister learning to read at only three years old. She would sit in her high chair and ‘read’ the stacks of books from memory. When she was turning four, she requested a ‘Cat in the Hat’ birthday – all her own idea! My mom and siblings and I were so excited and had the best fun making her birthday special for her. Follow along for some ideas for you to put on a special Cat-in-the-Hat birthday for a little one in your life!
Easy DIY Snow Globes – A Christmas Craft
One of my favorite Christmas projects are these wonderful DIY snow globes! They are so easy to make and so special for kids.
Ten Easy Science Experiments to Do at Home
Ten Easy Science Experiments to Do at Home Many years ago, for my little brother’s 9th birthday we put on a science party. Each of us
Discover the Best Heartwarming Christmas Movies for the Whole Family
It is that cozy time of year again. You and your family just decorated your Christmas tree with all those special ornaments that hold so many memories. The fireplace is on and everyone has warm cups of cocoa. Now everyone is all snuggled up in their matching pjs and you are ready to pick a movie.
Why Using Lapbooks Enriches Your Homeschool
This post is all about why lapbooks are a great addition to your homeschool journey. Lapbooks are a creative way for children to show what they are learning. They are fun interactive books that kids love to flip through many times after they complete them. If you want to know what a lapbook is and how to make one visit my post here!