Confession: science is my least favorite subject to teach. I'm sure this stems from the line of wretchedly boring science teachers I had in school, but the effects have been long-lasting. So when I have the opportunity to make science more accessible, visual, and frankly, pretty, I'm gonna do it. When it comes to Earth science, it's easy to do! God's power and creativity is so easily seen in ... Read More about Earth Science Activities
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Gardening With Children: Tips From A Master Gardener
As we enter the Spring season with all its lovely warmth and color, I feel like getting outside is more of an instinctual drive. If you've followed my attempted gardening exploits on Instagram though, you know that my instincts lead mostly to sad brown "green beans". However! I'm determined to get better!! And I want my kids along for the ride. Gardening with children may sound overwhelming for ... Read More about Gardening With Children: Tips From A Master Gardener
Multiplication and Division Resources We Love
We've been working hard to overcome another math hurdle here lately. Division! If you remember, place value was our first big math hurdle with Squeaks, and now after lots of practice she's a pro. Math is a pretty consistent source for learning to overcome challenges, so it was about time to face another one I suppose. While multiplication hasn't been too big a leap for Squeaks thanks to our skip ... Read More about Multiplication and Division Resources We Love
Morning Basket Tips For Success
We're three solid years into our morning basket routine (read about our tiny beginnings here) and I have to say, without a doubt, it has become one of my favorite parts of our homeschool lifestyle. It's such a lovely way to incorporate beauty and truth, and start the school day in a gentle way. Our morning basket could never really be reproduced in a "traditional" school environment, which ... Read More about Morning Basket Tips For Success
A Homeschool File System For The ENTIRE School Year
Whether you love a good organizational hack or not, keeping your school work organized is nearly vital to the homeschool experience. In fact, many states require it for good record keeping. While California (where we are) isn't one of those states, our homeschool file system has been a huge blessing by lowering the stress of lesson planning, keeping our week on track, and organizing the school ... Read More about A Homeschool File System For The ENTIRE School Year