We love learning about early American History. My boys are especially drawn because of the idealism and courage that our forefathers needed to buck the system and stand up for their beliefs. And let’s face it, people are captivated by narrative. When it comes to studying this particular period of history stories reign supreme! If […]
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The Ultimate Gift Guide to Toy Castles (Day 3)
When we were learning about the middle ages in the spring after Christmas one year, we decided to go all out. My mom wanted to get the boys a castle. So we embarked on a research venture to see what kind of play castle would be best. I’ll list a few here and some […]
Kings, Queens and Knights, Oh My! Gift Ideas (Day 2)
Oh the middle ages… What kid hasn’t fallen under the spell of this mesmerizing period in history. It is alluring for boys and girls alike. Today for my first themed gift guide, I want to share some ideas of some amazing gifts that will capitalize on their interest in or pursuit of learning about this […]
31 Days of Gift Ideas for Kids that Will Inspire Learning!
We have a tradition in our family that started back when I was a girl. My mom would clue my grandparents in on upcoming subjects in school and they would buy Christmas gifts that complemented what we were learning about in school. While this didn’t happen for every birthday or Christmas, parents and grandparents always tried […]
The Fall That Helped Me Take the Plunge…
We have what’s been affectionately dubbed as “Crazy Birthday Week” in our home – 3 birthdays all in one week! So it’s been a busy week of celebrating 10, 8 and mid-30’s {ahem}. The two kids who didn’t have birthdays this month learned lessons in contentment and “not-mine”. I caught Greta inspecting Keegan’s cake, whispering […]
Room to Learn… A peek into our learning spaces
As we dive into a new year, I love to sit back and take stock. I’m reminded that one of the benefits of homeschooling is that it doesn’t have to take place in a schoolroom or between the hours of 8 and 2, Monday thru Friday. No, education is an atmosphere. It’s a way of […]