November through December is one of my favorite times of year. Not only is our weather simply beautiful, but it’s a time of year when I pause to think. I’m sure I can’t be the only one that gets super busy with the changing of seasons… When we start a new “school” year, life is hectic as […]
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How to encourage open-ended play and why it matters!
My 31 day series continues along. For those of you just checking in, I’m on day 21 of a 31 day series on gift ideas that inspire learning. We love to be intentional about what we give our children and it’s been fun to have the grandparents join us in the experience. You can read […]
World Geography Inspired Gift Ideas
The study of geography forms the base layer of understanding that lends perspective to history, earth science, nature studies, politics, economics and so much more. We have the opportunity to give our kids a gift in understanding world geography. It matters. I remember learning about the pilgrims coming over to America and trying to explain […]
We’re Learning about the Civil War: Gift Ideas
I hesitate a little with this list because we will be studying the Civil War this spring, so I don’t have direct experience with most of these items. But these are ideas that I’m considering for our Christmas this year and as you’ll see when you get to the girl section, ideas I’m tucking away […]
Little House and Other Pioneer Inspired Gift Ideas (Day 7)
Yes, this is vintage homeschooling and that lanky girl in the magenta shirt is me. One of my favorite field trips as a girl was down to the historic town of Tubac in southern Arizona. Our group had rented the old school house for the day. Girls donned dresses and bonnets while boys ironed white dress […]
Colonial and Revolutionary War Themed Gifts (Day 4)
We love learning about early American History. My boys are especially drawn because of the idealism and courage that our forefathers needed to buck the system and stand up for their beliefs. And let’s face it, people are captivated by narrative. When it comes to studying this particular period of history stories reign supreme! If […]