So many are considering homeschooling this year due to Covid. All of my homeschool groups on social media are exploding with new members. If that's you.... welcome!!! It takes a lot of courage to consider this lifestyle for your family. We were accidental homeschoolers too. It wasn't in our original plan but it was in… Continue reading Considering Homeschooling? Resources and Research to Get Started
Category: My Bookshelf
Amazon Book Sale
Amazon is having another great sale on books! I went through their site and found several good ones for homeschooling and others that have been on my list to get. I had to dig a little but I keep coming across more to share. I included some for readers, some for littles, and some for… Continue reading Amazon Book Sale
Reading Resources + Handwriting Help
I've been asked recently what our favorite resources are for strengthening little hands and helping kids to read or write. Our children with autism and dyslexia have enjoyed these tools and we've seen great improvement! If your child struggles with reading, handwriting, story telling, or fine motor skills.... give some of these a try. Some… Continue reading Reading Resources + Handwriting Help
Picture Study: Van Gogh
We have started wrapping up our school year. This week we ended our artist study. 🎨 We try to add art to our morning time once a week. All three kids loved studying Van Gogh. I think this was their favorite Picture Study series. They have always loved the Spot the Differences books. Getting children… Continue reading Picture Study: Van Gogh
A Mother’s Morning Basket (Winter)
Winter weather can be pretty miserable here in Middle Tennessee. Lots of cold and rainy days. It's not my favorite season. But I do love all the cozy hours spent reading. I've started gathering books for my basket that I keep beside my knitting materials. I just learned how to knit this past fall. Maybe… Continue reading A Mother’s Morning Basket (Winter)
Unit Study: Seeds, Trees, and Leaves
We finished up our science unit on bugs last month. I decided to pause our usual science lessons and do a quick unit study on trees and leaves. The leaves have been beautiful this year! The kids love going on leaf hunts and running back home to identify them in their books. They really enjoyed… Continue reading Unit Study: Seeds, Trees, and Leaves
A Mother’s Morning Basket (Autumn)
Fall weather arrived this week in Middle Tennessee! I've started gathering books for my basket to read during the cooler months beside a cozy fire. This past June, I shared a mother's morning basket to read during the summer. My Autumn Morning Basket: A journal + pen My Bible + planner Wild + Free (latest… Continue reading A Mother’s Morning Basket (Autumn)
Morning and Tea Time with A Gentle Feast (2019-2020)
I've been following A Gentle Feast for quite some time and decided to try them this year. I purchased a few of their morning time packets to see which I could use with The Kind Kingdom European study. We will blend Cycle 1 morning time packet from A Gentle Feast with The Kind Kingdom study… Continue reading Morning and Tea Time with A Gentle Feast (2019-2020)
Curriculum Bookshelf and Schedule (2019 – 2020)
I am so behind planning our school year. I spent the spring helping another homeschooling mother try to form a new community and the summertime running sewing camps. So I've spent August scrambling to get my ducks in a row. Last year, I had everything ready by mid July. Oh well. That's the good thing… Continue reading Curriculum Bookshelf and Schedule (2019 – 2020)
Our Family’s Morning Basket Favorites
Our school days are slooooowly returning. The first thing I add back in is Morning Time! It is our favorite time of the day. We gather around for breakfast or a snack and read together. Morning Time is done "family style" with all of our children (ages 5-9) joining in as we loop through each… Continue reading Our Family’s Morning Basket Favorites
