This last weekend our family traveled up to Flagstaff, AZ to speak to a homeschool group there. It was so wonderful. I love sharing with others about the joys of homeschooling and it was a special treat to get to speak alongside my hubby and fellow AFHE board member, Nancy. The kids had fun running […]
Boosting Brain Power
Using the Exercise Ball to Recharge Your Focus + a giveaway
So today is official launch day for my book! Want to find out a little bit more? Check out the website for The Ultimate Guide to Brain Breaks or watch this quick introduction. {click here if video isn’t showing} Movement plays such a powerful role in the learning process and I’m so excited to get […]
How To Turn Passive Learning Into Active Learning
Whew! We made it to day 10 of this series on Boosting Brain Power. Are you still with me??? We careened through some of the basic necessities for brain boosting: water/nutrition, sleep and exercise. Then we explored the magic of movement and why multi-sensory learning is so vital. I shared how important music and active, rough and […]
Engaging the Senses Boosts Brain Power
Oh I had so much fun sharing about our ‘Brain Breaks’ a few days ago and it’s been wonderful to hear how helpful these ideas have been to you all! While there are certainly times in our day where we need to get some seat work done, I love incorporating a multi-sensory, hands-on component to most of our […]
The Role Music Plays in Boosting Brain Power
Many of us may have this mental image of the large homeschool family lined up with their violins or the Chinese student that is a musical prodigy… Well, it turns out that there are some powerful ‘brain’ benefits to learning how to play a musical instrument. Music goes a long way in helping to wire […]
Brain Breaks: An Important Tool for Every Parent!
Check out my new Brain Break Book (Print & eBook editions)! A year and a half ago while working with my oldest on spelling dictation, he started to get restless and completely incapable of focusing on the work at hand. In frustration, I found myself launching into a long-winded lecture. Blah, blah, blah… As my monologue progressed, I noticed […]