The study of geography forms the base layer of understanding that lends perspective to history, earth science, nature studies, politics, economics and so much more. We have the opportunity to give our kids a gift in understanding world geography. It matters. I remember learning about the pilgrims coming over to America and trying to explain […]
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Astronaut Play = Soaring Dreams
The imagination is truly a wonderful thing… Watching it unfold in each of my children has been one of my favorite parts of parenting. Ignite a child’s imagination and they will forever be learning. Back in 2009, Xander was getting into everything “space” related. One day, he ran up to me to show off his latest […]
Exploring Creepy Crawly Bugs: A Gift Guide (Day 10)
Bugs! What’s not to love about bugs. Ok, they are slimy, creepy, sometimes dangerous, and frequently annoying. But they are also fascinating – especially for our children. I’m sure you’ve experienced this… You are out for a walk with the family, except you don’t make it very far before your toddler squats down to inspect […]
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 […]
Reading… Good for the Mind and our Mood!
Anyone else out there ever have crazy, chaotic seasons in life? I’m in the midst of one right now. There is so much going on, in so many different fronts. It’s been keeping me on my knees in prayer as I work to prioritize… One part of our daily routine that has been so […]
Books and Your Budget: Deciding when to buy or borrow…
Books, books, books. Oh how I love reading great books. When I think about reading to my kids I can’t help but think about all of the benefits. In fact, I recently read and pinned an excellent post on why it’s important to still read aloud to your teens from Susan at Homeschooling Hearts and […]