Picking up books at the library, the librarian is scanning all the selections I’ve reserved. She asks… “so are you a teacher, a homeschooler or a dedicated parent?” I answer to all of the above, don’t you? And I love our wonderfully helpful librarians. They share our passion for learning. Elections 2012 unit study by […]
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Our Preschool Favorites Plus Election Study Resources for Multiple Ages
Today I share with you, in the grand tradition of a hodgepodge, several resources. Some for preschool, some that span the multiple ages. I’ll start with the little ones. Rod and Staff Preschool Activity Books are full of fond memories for this Mama! This wonderful set is one of the resources we started homeschooling my […]
Pears, Apples and Nature Journal Art
We packed a lunch and went where we knew the pears would be. Over on the family road where we found the queen anne’s lace. We hopped out and ran to the pear tree. We found one lone pear. We played with the kitty. And the fake snake that keeps the critters away from the […]
Last Days of Summer Nature Studies
We’ve so enjoyed this fun Last Days of Summer prompt from Handbook of Nature Study. We packed it on our beach trip. What better place to… Watch the sunrise and sunset – we did both at the beach for seven days straight! (Well, I did both. Many joined me for most). Watch the stars – […]
Summer nature walks and discoveries
Besides our August pond studies with the Handbook of Nature Study, we’ve also enjoyed some nature walks and other discoveries. Early in the month we played in Mama Ann’s stream, which is always fun. We’ll get to do that another day this week! One morning last week we met our friend, Angie @ The One […]
Weekly Wrap: Nature and Encouragement
1. Even more snap circuits. | 2. Build your own sundae night (on Sunday night). | 3. Hostessing at the Heart of the Matter Conference. What a thrill to hostess Dr. Jay Wile and Terri Johnson! | 4. The silly boys that were behind the scenes (while three girls were off at Drama Troupe meeting […]
A Fun Summer Sunflowers Homeschool Study for All Ages
Enjoy these ideas for a fun summer sunflowers homeschool study and for having fun while digging deep into learning about these beautiful plants. Plant and grow sunflowers, journal their growth and make something with sunflower seeds too! A Fun Summer Sunflowers Homeschool Study for All Ages Last year, our affection for these summer beauties reached […]
For the Love of Squash: Our Crop Plant Study
I developed the taste for squash quite a while ago. Squash casseroles being a summer mainstay here in the south. I remember sitting at my grandparents’ table. A plate laden with summer vegetable from Pawpaw’s garden. He had rows and rows of vegetables and two, large gardens. I thought his mechanical pea sheller was the […]
American girl dolls and Cutest Nature Book Ever!
I’ve been having fun lately with my American Girl Dolls. One time I set them up with The Cutest Nature Book Ever. Samantha held the magnifying glass. They were ready for nature study. The Cutest Nature Book Ever! is an American Girl book. It has a bunch of fun ideas from ages 2 to 92! […]
What I’ve Learned Homeschooling With Tapestry of Grace
Have you found it hard to use Tapestry of Grace homeschool curriculum? Here is what I’ve learned homeschooling with Tapestry of Grace. One of those wonderful benefits of homeschooling is continuing to learn right alongside your children. History, a love of art, composers, nature study. I just love continuing education. For many years now, Tapestry […]
November Activities Filled with Gratitude: A Homeschool Mom’s Guide
What a great month for making memories together! This homeschool mom’s guide to November activities is filled with gratitude plus art, nature study and homeschooling encouragement. Homeschool Mom’s Guide: November Activities Filled with Gratitude To help you, fellow homeschool mom, with all the planning for your November homeschool and family time, I’ve gathered my favorites. […]
A Homeschool Mom’s Guide: How To Make a Salt Dough Map
This homeschool mom’s guide on how to make a salt dough map shares how this is a perfect hands-on learning option for geography. Great for fun afternoons of creating together and making memories! We made a salt dough map as part of our Tapestry of Grace homeschool history arts and activities assignment. A Homeschool Mom’s […]
Afternoon Quiet Time In Your Homeschool: Helpful Ideas for All Ages
The best afternoon quiet time ideas for your homeschool day. Ideas for all ages and even the benefits for mom! Independent learning and more. I’ve been sharing the learning layers of our homeschool day. First, we place a generous helping of prayer, next we layer all those helpful homeschool habits, we stir around the 3 […]