Survival is a theme the kids and I are diving into this year in our homeschooling. Many of our read alouds, projects, and special learning activities fall under that topic. This fall, a cooperative plane crash escape activity was their first hands-on survival task. Their … [Read more...]
Baby Guesses for Baby Number Nine!
I'm now 36 weeks along with baby number nine. It's been in baby prep mode a bit around here! Of course I normally go late, so I don't think it's quite time for baby yet...but it's important to prepare just in case. The kids and I sorted baby clothes this week. Since we don't … [Read more...]
My Review of 2 Kingdom Files Books from Barbour Publishing
I enjoy finding good books for my kids to read, especially for the kids ready for beginning chapter books. We recently had the opportunity to review two books in the Kingdom Files series from Barbour Publishing, written by Matt Koceich. Tell Me About the Books We received … [Read more...]
My Review of Reading Eggs
Reading is not my nine-year-old's favorite subject. But, it's one that I want him to be successful at. So, we keep trying a variety of programs and books, looking for something to help him unlock the love of reading. I had the opportunity to try out the new workbooks from … [Read more...]
7 Board Games for Preschoolers That Aren’t Boring for Parents
Playing games as a family allows you to spend fun time together. You get to practice important communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills, while having a good time. These soft skills are essential for life. Board games naturally help children practice these … [Read more...]
Photographing a Child with Angelman Syndrome
My husband enjoys taking photographs. In his free time, he often grabs his camera and puts it to use, capturing great photos of the kids, the farm, and the local scenery. Over the years, he's gotten much practicing taking pictures of our child with Angelman Syndrome. Actually, … [Read more...]
My Review of God Schooling: How God Intended Children to Learn
Sometimes, homeschooling can bring about feelings of inadequacy and discouragement. I wonder if I'm doing enough for my kids, and if they'll really know what they need to know by the time they graduate. Despite how I feel, I do know the Lord has called me to homeschool my kids, … [Read more...]
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