I've always considered cursive a third grade endeavor. I think that's because I clearly remember spending time in my third grade classroom learning to form cursive letters and transitioning away from printing. So when my second grader expressed interest in learning cursive, my … [Read more...]

I love spring! It's a great time of year to head out on family walks. There's no snow or ice on the roads, and it's not boiling hot outside yet. And, walking is a great way to get the kids to burn off some energy before quiet time! The fresh air feels amazing, and … [Read more...]

For the past several weeks, I've had two of my kids working on their reading skills with the online program, Reading Kingdom. What Is Reading Kingdom? Reading Kingdom is an online program designed to improve children's reading skills. Instead of focusing only on phonics, … [Read more...]

Spring is the farming season around here. After each winter, there's always plenty to do to get the homestead back into shape. We clean out the chicken coop and rabbit pens, make repairs to the fences, and let the cows out into the pasture. Around here, the cows get put in a … [Read more...]

My second-grader is really taking off on her reading! I love finding beginning chapter books for her to enjoy. Carole P. Roman has a couple that were a great fit from the Carole P. Roman books and collections, and I was eager to review them. (Disclosure: This post contains … [Read more...]