Legos and Little People
The structure of our day has a simple flow to it. It did not take me long to realize that it truly pays off to put my little ones first. While the older kiddos finish up various tasks and start …...
View ArticleFlex Day!
I should have been prepared for a slow moving Thursday. Wednesday evening ended up with Martha with a fever, Lydia in bed with a headache and tummy issues and the rest came home a bit late from church....
View ArticleGlimpses….
A fussy baby in the van..her big brother talks and sings to her until she falls asleep. Patiently trying to find the best way to help her. Big sister and little sister sitting together on the bed....
View ArticleProducing Productivity?
“The lazy man does not roast what he took hunting, But diligence is man’s precious possession.”Proverbs 12:27 At the end of the day, do you sit down and look at your to do list and sigh? That sigh...
View ArticleRestocking the Basket
This week brought about a restocking of the read aloud basket. We have a lovely variety of books to enjoy for the next few weeks. The hardest part is trying to decide when to read each one. Here’s what...
View ArticlePlanning, planning, and more planning!
In our history studies, we are currently learning about the 1800s. I enjoy keeping us all on the same general time period but allowing everyone to work at their own level. It makes for great...
View ArticleIEW – Student Writing Intensive C – Review
*This blog post contains a product review. Please see disclaimer at end of post. Being able to communicate in the written form is an essential skill. No matter how times change, the written is a...
View ArticleMonday Art ~ The Googly Eye Edition
Our days start in a routine most of the time. Everyone gets clothed and fed. A bit of tidying up happens. A few messes here or there get started. Such is life, right? Personally, I enjoy a nice,...
View Article25 Truths – A Review
*This blog post contains a product review. Disclaimer is provided at the end of post.* The older children and I have been reading from 25 Truths: Life Principles of the Happiest and Most Successful...
View ArticleMonday Art – Watercolors
Last Monday, I started a fun activity called Monday Art. The plan is simple: provide a simple, fun art activity that all of the children can enjoy. My goal is for Sam (3) up to Rebekah (14) to join in...
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