Homeschool Curriculum for a 7 Year Old Boy

It seems like the whole world is homeschooling right now! I get asked almost every day: what curriculum do you use? I’ve had some long chats with a few friends and then I realized it would make more sense to just post my list for you to browse through at your convenience. I’m still up […]

Homeschool Curriculum for a 9 Year Old Boy

It seems like the whole world is homeschooling right now! I get asked almost every day: what curriculum do you use? I’ve had some long chats with a few friends and then I realized it would make more sense to just post my list for you to browse through at your convenience. I’m still up […]

Preschool – Letter D

Kent was 39 months old.  Colt was 15 months old.
Dolphin puzzles from Memorizing the Moments.
Tracing a page from a free Make Way for Ducklings page. We read the story; it’s on our Sonlight P 3/4 reading list…

Cyber Monday Deals for Toddlers!

BOOKS Better World Books is taking 25% off all of their used books when you buy 5 or more.  The code is BLACKFRIDAY.  There is a bit of a learning curve with their site so listen up.  The discount is only good on books sold and shipped by the company themselves – NOT on anything […]

Upgrade?

Hey blogger friends… can I get your thoughts? I’ve been tossing around the idea of upgrading my blog to it’s own domain and trying to monetize it a little bit.  Sort of a “go big or go home” type thing.  If I did it I think I’d be more motivated to write regularly and try […]

Bible Basics: Plants

Kent was 26 months old. Week 2 of Bible Basics for Two Year Olds was all about how God Made Plants. Trays I don’t think I’ve ever offered him this puzzle before. It’s pretty easy for him now but he enjoyed it. Special Theme Activity We watched the seeds gradually grow and sprout and talked […]

Montessori Resources

This one is for Jenn @ MrLittleMan.  She’s doing all sorts of cool things with her son’s tot school so check it out!  Awhile ago she inquired about some of our Montessori inspired work. Here are my favorite resources. Online: Montessori Primary Guide: great ideas for many basic activities. MontessoriMom: a list of early practical […]

Reassessing Tot School: No More Tot Trays

I’m a nerd.  The displays of pencils and binders at Wal-mart make me giddy.  The abundance of recent back-to-school blog posts has left me starry eyed.  This time of year is more exciting than the actual New Year.  Oh, the possibilities: the things to be learned, the fun to be had!  I am so happy […]