Simply journeying deep into our imaginations as we get caught up in a story certainly is rewarding in and of itself. But sometimes it’s fun to add a sweet surprise at the end! 🙂 A few months ago, we read and fell in love with Homer Price! His quirky antics captivated the boys and I found that […]
Inspired Learning
Learn to Play –> Play to Learn!
Any guesses as to what we’ve been reading about lately??? I just love how they bring it into their everyday play! Boston Tea Party Time!
Why Nature Walks?
A repost from the archives… because it is that time of year. Here is some fresh inspiration to take your children outside and enjoy time together in God’s beautiful creation wherever you may live! What is a nature walk and why are they so beneficial? When a friend posed this question and asked me […]
Mud Play and a Handbook Freebie…
(photo credit: my sister, Bethany) No, it isn’t chilly enough for coats around here, although the weather is taking a downward turn. I’m simply feeling a bit nostalgic today… It is my sister’s birthday and I’m missing her. I can’t help but think of our last visit to the nature preserve near our home back in […]
A Forest Walk
Through a cacti forest that is… The desert lured us out. It is in full bloom – greener, with tiny splashes of color. We ran, poked the dirt, inspected scat, played in dry washes and admired God’s creation. Greta managed to sleep through it all securely snuggled up to me. This was a particularly windy day. […]
Call It Courage – in watercolor
Breathlessly, in his adorable husky voice, this 4 year old son of mine whispers that I should have named him Mafatu. Mafatu – the boy who was afraid. Mafatu – now the killer of shark with nothing but his handmade knife. Mafatu – the boy who encountered adventure while courageously facing his fears. This book […]