Let's jump right in! This year we have a first, second, and fourth grader! My mind is still wrapping itself around the fact that I have three school-aged children. I know it's cliche to say it, but it goes by so fast! I'm excited for this school year though. The older my kids get the more fascinating they become to me, so smart, conversational, and creative. It's such a pleasure to be their mom as ... Read More about First, Second, and Fourth Grade Curriculum Picks 2023-24
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Group Subjects + Morning Basket | Curriculum Picks 2023-24
The further into homeschooling we get, the more I recognize the value of group subjects. Especially with three kids officially school-aged. Covering as many of our school subjects together as a family frees up time, makes conversations richer, and helps create a full and beautiful learning environment. Just a heads up, as you read this keep in mind that several of these subjects will be on a ... Read More about Group Subjects + Morning Basket | Curriculum Picks 2023-24
Plant + Animal Cell Anatomy Activities
We are officially on school break for the next six weeks! The kids have been playing nonstop and I have about a million things on my to-do list. Rest is a priority, and I admit it's a struggle. I'm not the best at relaxing but drawing definitely helps! One of the things on my mile-long to-do list is to create some of the activities you guys have requested. Cell anatomy activities are top of the ... Read More about Plant + Animal Cell Anatomy Activities
Year End Curriculum Review | Kindergarten, First, and Third Grade
My last end-of-year curriculum review ended up being more helpful than I had imagined. Many of you appreciated it (I'm so glad!), but it was quite helpful to me in moving forward with this year's plans. That's not to say that this year didn't have its flops, but as a whole, we enjoyed and stuck with most of the curriculum we started out with. There were a few exceptions though. You can read about ... Read More about Year End Curriculum Review | Kindergarten, First, and Third Grade
Teaching Jesus’ Seven “I Am” Statements To Kids
A few weeks ago, Squeaks memorized the seven "I Am" statements made by Jesus in the book of John for her Awana class. She was so proud of the work she put into it, and it was really great to see how these verses encouraged her. The Bible tells us to be imitators of Christ, but we can't imitate someone we don't know very well. I love that Jesus clearly tells us who he is and how he is so uniquely ... Read More about Teaching Jesus’ Seven “I Am” Statements To Kids