Spring is here! Our morning time is an important part of our family rhythm that ebbs and flows with the seasons. The basics of our morning time remain the same all year, but our song selections, verses, and read alouds usually reflect the current season or my children's current interests. At this time, my children are 6 years old and in first grade or form 1b, 3 years old, and 16 months old. We try to take our morning time outside whenever possible to take advantage of the wonderful fresh air ... Read More about Spring Morning Time
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A Charlotte Mason Exam
I have the gift of an almost photographic short-term memory. I excelled in school quite largely because of my ability to cram for a test and exercise excellent recall during tests on the facts I had just seen. How much of that was actually committed to long-term memory? Not much! Since we made the decision to homeschool, I've wanted so much of my children's schooling to be different than my own experience. I initially shunned the idea of exams and testing in our homeschool. I mean, I'm with ... Read More about A Charlotte Mason Exam
How to Establish a Family Culture That Values Time Spent Outdoors
Dirt, bugs, hot, cold...there are plenty of reasons to keep my inside the comforts of home. But soooooo many good reasons to get outside. Research shows that even just 15 minutes a day of being outside is good for our brains and well-being. For children, the research is even more clear. Some of my favorite science-backed books on the subject of children and nature are: Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder Balanced and Barefoot: How ... Read More about How to Establish a Family Culture That Values Time Spent Outdoors
The Best Non-Toxic Sippy Cups
We've had a mostly plastic-free kitchen for several years, but finding sippy cups that aren't plastic and actually work is a tall order! Three babies and countless sippy cups later, I've realized that there isn't one perfect cup. In my ideal world, babies start drinking out of an open cup at home around a year old. But for on the go, a sippy cup is a necessity. There are so many options when it comes to materials used for baby cups these days. BPA in plastics is a real concern. We ... Read More about The Best Non-Toxic Sippy Cups
DIY Needle Felted Hearts
Years ago I got the idea to try some needle felting. I tried and failed and my supplies collected dust until I passed most of them on during my KonMari purge. And now a few years later, I'm realizing how wonderful handicrafts are- especially ones that can be done with children, and I wish I had those supplies! Oh well, it's a new day and I have new supplies, and finally had some needle felting success. The secret to my success is to use a cookie cutter as a mold for the wool. It's so ... Read More about DIY Needle Felted Hearts
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