I've been on a computer presentation kick lately. My calendar time folder has fallen apart twice and it occurred to me that I could put the information on slides and go with a presentation style on the computer or television. The funny thing is now that calendar time is projected onto the TV the kids... Continue Reading →
Review: The Tuttle Twins Books
I want to start out by saying that I am not affiliated with any products in this post. I saw an add for this book series and I thought it looked interesting. I have a 1 year old, 3 year old and a 6 year old. I thought that they all might be too young... Continue Reading →
Rough Homeschooling Days – They Happen
Today was a rough day. My three year old had a fit when we were playing outside. His brother had found a larger tumble weed then he did and it put him into a fit of rage. My one year old tripped and fell and it put her in a mood all day. The poor... Continue Reading →
Review: Made By Dad 67 Blueprints For Making Cool Stuff
Made By Dad 67 Blueprints For Making Cool Stuff by Scott Bedford This book was given as a gift to my son from his grandparents a year or so ago. We have done a few of the projects and my kids have loved them. Recently we did the rocket candy machine. My son spent a... Continue Reading →
Finger Painting Christmas Trees
Kids love paint. My kids had to take a bath after this project but they had fun. It was fun to compare how they each approached it. Top left is my 1yr olds, top middle and right my 3yr old and bottom ones are my 6yr olds.
Review: Harold And The Purple Crayon
(This post contains affiliate links.See my Disclosure Policy) Harold and the Purple Crayon (Purple Crayon Books) If your looking for a classic kids tale this should top your list. I must have asked my parents to read Harold and the purple crayon 1000 times. And now my kids ask for it all the time. Harold... Continue Reading →
Review: Tirzah
(This post contains affiliate links. See my Disclosure Policy ) Tirzah by Lucille Travis I don't know what I was expecting when the kids and I started reading this book but it was not what I was expecting. I mean who doesn't love the story of Moses right. This book gave a completely new perspective... Continue Reading →
Review: Leaf Man
(This post contains affiliate links.See my Disclosure Policy) Leaf Man by Lois Elhert. I'm going to say it. I didn't like this book. I don't know what it was about it. Mabey the sleepy feeling it gave me. Or the messy feeling the pictures gave me. It wasn't my thing. My feelings aside my 3... Continue Reading →
How Our Family Was Led To Homeschool
Full disclosure up front this is going to be a rant. I'm going to put it all out there. I honest to goodness feel like I was lead softly in the direction of homeschooling by Hevenly Father. My only real experience with homeschoolers before married life was with a family from church that was frankly... Continue Reading →
1st Grade Curriculum Resources 2019-2020
(This post contains affiliate links.See my Disclosure Policy) Its important to pick curriculum and resources and stick with it. Dont get distracted by all the the ideas you come across online on pinterest because nothing will get done. At some point you have to commit and then do it. No curriculum is perfect. That's the... Continue Reading →