Discovery learning is… FUN? Well, in hindsight anyways! There is something about the struggle to figure a problem out that gives intense satisfaction afterwards. Today I’m sharing about the trials and triumphs of discovery learning and how important it is for us to take a step back and not do all the mental work for our […]
creativity
Art Inspired Gift Ideas {Create and Appreciate}
To say that I was a busy, active tomboy growing up would be something of an understatement. My mom and I were laughing about it today and remembering back… I had a tendency to prefer {full-body} action over contemplation and details. But a mother is in a place of powerful influence. And my mother loved […]
7 Ways to Help Our Children Conquer Boredom
I’m waxing nostalgic about embracing the good ‘ol days and learning to simply be over at The Busy Mom today. And all of that got me thinking about the topic of boredom… I’m sure we’ve all encountered kids who say, “I’m bored.” or “Can we just go somewhere today?” or “What are we going […]
Beautiful Busy Work for Read Aloud Time
There is something about creating. It is calming and enjoyable. While learning about the trinity {We loved the book, 3 in 1.}, I decided to introduce the boys to embroidery, not that I really know how to do it properly. I’ve enjoyed playing around with it when making birthday crowns or bean bags. In keeping […]
But Wait? That’s Not on the Lesson Plans?
When curiosity hijacks your day… run with it! It was a day much like any other. We sat around the breakfast table, eating and talking. I was excited about the day before us. We’d slipped into a beautiful, smooth-going routine. And then it happened… An innocent comment about rocks. Turns out my little turkeys […]
Created to Create – Finding Your Inner Artist
We settled down around the kitchen table and pulled out the pastels. There is something so cathartic, so peaceful about the process of creating. After we read through the tutorial in our Simple Start to Chalk Pastel’s book, we set to work. Well, all of us except for one. This son of mine starts to […]