as we learn and grow together in the bigger story
It’s been a long while since I’ve lived in the throes of life with preschoolers. Looking back, I’m hit fresh with gratitude for God’s mercy & grace as I stumbled along as a young mama armed only with a heart of vision and hopes for …
Teaching kids entrepreneurship should be a requirement in schools/homeschools today! Why do I feel so strongly about this? Because cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset and learning entrepreneurial skills aren’t just for those who want to start a business … they are things that can be applied …
Today I’m sharing my family’s favorite picture books for fall! A Treasured Family Tradition When my kids were younger, one of our treasured and long-standing traditions as a homeschool family was to usher in each new season with seasonal reads. On the first day of …
One of our traditions as a homeschool family is ushering in each new season with some reads. Today I’m sharing some of the books my kids enjoyed throughout the years that we read at the beginning of summer. This post contains affiliate links and we …
One of our traditions as a homeschool family is ushering in each new season with some reads. Many books have come and gone through our home library, but these are the ones that have endured as our family’s favorite picture books for spring. This post …
A Non-Negotiable for Our Family History is, and has always been, a core value in our home, one that trumps grammar rules and math facts. As Christians, I firmly believe in the importance of discipling our kids through God’s big story (creation, the fall, redemption, …
The “M” word, LOL. Not gonna lie – it’s not a deep passion here. We like words better. And, hey, we live with calculators and Google! When we first started homeschooling, I didn’t feel well-equipped to be able to teach math to my kids. I …
Unschooling language arts is really about: WORDS. Jesus is … The Word. The world was created with … words. All of humanity (regardless of nation or race) communicates through … words. Words are the way we process, understand, and even create and shape the world …
Valentine’s Day is more than hearts, chocolates, and cute cards; it’s a perfect opportunity to focus on the greatest love of all – God’s love for us! And as unschoolers, seasons and holidays were a cornerstone of our learning rhythm. They provided a natural way …
I’ve shared what I think are the 5 keys to raising financially literate kids. And now, you are ready to hit the ground running! In this post I share what our own family has used in case this may be a help to you. This …
We are diving into the 20th century in our homeschool, and are currently camped out at The Great War. Here are some great World War 1 books for kids: