As the title suggests 🙂 A few years ago I discovered the beauty of nature walking. I have tried various ways to ‘make’ it happen, but none seem to work. Then I forget about it… for ages. Then I begin to feel guilty that I am doing myself and my children a disservice. I have found the secret…. … [Read more…]
Well we have always had a morning basket of sorts, ever since my oldest was around three years old (I wasn’t aware of such a name back then though). The contents of our morning basket have changed over the years and it changes most terms too. But the idea stays the same. In case you … [Read more…]
If you have ever looked into literature based curriculum, you will most likely have come across Sonlight. If this name is new to you, you can check it out here. The company is based in America and has a Christian worldview. They have packages for every grade level from toddlers right through to the end … [Read more…]
You have another family over for a meal, and now you are not sure if your chosen dinner will go around everyone? Hoping they don’t ask for more after the plates have been licked clean? Someone has dropped by, right over dinner time. Its lunch time and the cupboards are looking bare as its the … [Read more…]
I finally found it! The history curriculum that doesn’t cost anything. That is quick to do. That is suited to all my students and we can do this together. And is of great literary quality. Win, win 😀 I found Milestones Academy a couple of months ago and am so grateful 🙂 After having a … [Read more…]
There are a lot of ideas and suggestions out there for teaching a young child to read. It can become quite overwhelming and confusing for a mother to know which way to go. Some sound fantastic and like it would be the perfect way to go, but the cost is too expensive, especially for most homeschooling … [Read more…]
We love our smoothies here, most days, a smoothie will be made and enjoyed by everyone in the household 🙂 Over ten years ago, I began making smoothies mostly made of fruit. I am sure you know the ones, frozen banana, fresh apple juice and frozen berries. Yummo!! I still remember the first one of … [Read more…]
There are so many math curricula out there, some with too much review that a maths lesson becomes tedious, and some with… well… not quite enough review. Depending on the program you have chosen will depend on how much review you need to include. We use Singapore as our main maths program. I love Singapore … [Read more…]
A little while ago I was searching for a way to improve or add to our maths program. In my research I discovered Miquon. Now if you haven’t heard of this program, I am not surprised, I hadn’t either. Bear with me as I share what I know: Miquon only covers grade 1 – 3 … [Read more…]
I am sure you have heard about the importance of reading to your children as a part of their bedtime routine. So I hope this post encourages you 🙂 I used to read them off to sleep every night when they were little, really little. Then as life got busier and we were out every … [Read more…]