Ever had an idea that you were sure would be a big hit only to find it tank? Homeschooling provides me many of these. I like to keep our learning literature-rich, engaging, multi-sensory and as effortless as possible. You know, the kind of learning where they don’t even realize they are doing any active learning […]
Homeschool Life
Thinking OUTSIDE the School Desk
There is just something about 6 year old little boys, or at least my 6 year old little boys… They have a high desire to practice their spelling and improve their reading skills, but very little desire to pick up that little pencil. The desire is especially potent right now because my middle son wants […]
Planning for the Unplanned
Delighting in the adventures of the day. Recognizing their value and promise. Yes, there are days I feel overwhelmed, under prepared and ill-equipped. But I serve a God who is all-powerful, all-knowing and never gives us more than we can handle. Learning happens all the time. Education is an atmosphere. Training opportunities are at every […]
Rainy Day Play
As the rain pitter-pattered down, I settled into a chair on the back porch with my hands wrapped around a mug of warm soup. My precious two-month old is napping inside. Warm fills me while the wind nips at my arms, chilling them. I slowly breath in the lovely smells that accompany a desert rain. […]
Goals are Meant to be Held Lightly…
(a just because pic. My birthday boy.) Well, at least when it comes to goals we set for our children… Why? Their development and life’s circumstances are simply unpredictable. I’m always so tempted to have very lofty goals for both myself and my children. It is one thing to set them for myself. It is […]
Setting Goals
As I’ve said before, I love setting goals and casting vision. It really helps to keep me focused! I’m also a big ‘to-do’ list person. Can anyone else relate? There is something just so satisfying about checking things off… Continuing in the tradition of my mother, I’ve been in the habit of making ‘semester’ evaluations […]