How I Became a Writer and Artist Writing has not been my forte all my life. Although I took a BA in English and became a public school teacher, I spent 13 years as a stay-at-home mom. Even though I have always read and helped our kids with assignments, I never wrote much since university.…
Have you ever had one of those days where time gets away and you are still in your pajamas at dinner time, and the hair on your head is everywhere? I did yesterday. I felt like my head was going to fall off it hurt so bad from a migraine. There goes my day I…
Heidi Hopkins is a wonderful Wife, Mom, Grandparent, Daughter, Friend, and Sister to me. She is a creative Homemaker and everything she does fills a room with joy!! Today she is here to show us how we can create beautiful Christmas memories with puzzles. The adorable picture above is displayed in a corner of her festive cabin. I could just hang out in her home all…
Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I missed posting, but I also enjoyed focusing on one thing and that of course was my family. So I am glad to be back. I’m excited to share this post with all of you. It’s about art and I love kids art!!!! I’m not as brave as…
Teaching children at a young age that God has a plan for them. God made them on purpose and for purpose. Every child has something to give and we all add value. Our life matters. A great book for counting your blessings and giving thanks. My son said to me after reading this, “Mom I…
It’s been a little bit too cold to play outside. My kids see the snow outside and they want to build a snowman. And so we made snowmen today. Lunch Time Snowman With a cup I cut out circles for the snowballs and then I spread cream cheese to make it nice and white. For snow…
Just talking about letters or doing flash cards can get pretty boring to a four year old. Not that there is anything wrong with flash cards. We use them. But we do more at the Brown House for Home School!!! I have a very favorite site that I love to go to for ideas. I add my own…
Lots of material, glue, and no instructions. What will you do? You are on your own and you can only use the material on this table to create. Maybe overwhelming at first. But give it some time and find that there is no stopping. That’s an Artists Heart! I wish I could live in this…
Today for Preschool Kaylee learned about the letter E and what sounds it makes. We also are practicing our counting up to five. For fun I’ve been wanting to do a turkey craft with her since it is almost Thanksgiving. Just seems like a fun traditional activity that Preschool kids get to do. I think…
Children need to be creative without an adult telling them how they should do it. Children come up with pretty amazing things when they are allowed to explore and discover a variety of material. Not every lesson needs a follow direction craft or art project. I’m not saying there is anything wrong with this. We just need to make sure that creative kids express…
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