Math doesn’t have to be complicated. Just add or subtract two numbers and write the answer down. First and second graders have a short attention span. God gave us fingers and toes for counting. I still use mine from time to time. They need to spend more time jumping around and playing. …
There is so much more to learning then flash cards, educational videos and worksheets. Nothing is wrong with these tools except the fact that children were designed to explore and experiment. That’s a bit hard to do if kids are asked to sit in chairs and be indoors for hours upon hours everyday.…
I believe education belongs in the hands of parents. Following is my list of why homeschooling is a wonderful experience! My seven year old and five year old get to play together! They run free and wild in dress up clothes fighting battles. Brave and adventurous they travel to unknown places…
It is the end of November and today I am sitting down with my planner/calendar, teacher manuals, some Christmas craft idea books to begin to plan for December. Our homeschooling looks different each year at Christmastime, last year we took off the entire month of December, some years we have only taken a…
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…
Today my six year old boy and four year old girl joined me in a marching band. We played all kinds of rhythm instruments. We marched from living room to bedrooms and through the kitchen. My three dogs were a bit nerved wrecked as they had no place to hide their poor sensitive ears. You…
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…
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