Inspiration for teaching young children!
What does it take to learn? Does it take sitting and doing flash cards? Does it take running around to every kids’ class at the library or community center? Does it require mapping out a plan, and following it without exception? Does it mean you have to buy every “educational” toy on the market? Nope, nope, nope. Can I simplify… Read More
Before your child ever cracks open an “official” school book, they can learn to recognize all the letters of the alphabet, know what sound each letter makes, and even know how to write the letters! I have seen several moms of 2-4 year olds do this successfully! My little ones have also been able to do this with ease. Here… Read More
Kids are naturally curious and creative. They can learn a great deal even when they are very young! However, in a busy household, it is sometimes easy to crush some of that creativity. Here are five ways you might be killing creativity (and learning experiences) without even realizing it! 1. Being Too Organized Raise your hand if you’re a little… Read More
Yep, you did read that title correctly….a hornworm. I’m raising a hornworm. You know the kind? They’re those huge {HUGE} green worms that eat tomato plants. You see, the kids found one in Nana’s garden, and it now lives in a jar with plenty of grass to munch away on. They’re waiting for it to turn into a moth. {yuck!}… Read More
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Everyone has a copy (or three) of “Goodnight Moon”—-but our favorite book by Margaret Wise Brown is actually “Goodnight Little One.” We read it on repeat sometimes because the kids can’t get enough of it!! It has the cutest illustrations of all these different animals going to sleep, and the last page is the little child going to sleep all… Read More
What if everything I’ve always believed was not true? Have you ever found yourself asking this question? Not saying it aloud, of course, but in your heart, questioning your faith. This is something I’ve only struggled with in recent years. Doubt and fear are quite similar and pop up together a lot, don’t they? I think as a mom, there… Read More
The joke is that by baby number 3 or 4, people stop getting excited about it. And let’s be honest, this is when you really start getting a lot of the “Are you done now?” question from people… friends…random strangers at the grocery store… Now you might think that in my huge family, having babies has become commonplace. But I… Read More
The author of “Grace Not Perfection” does an amazing job giving the feeling that she has lived in your home and understands all the challenges and frustrations that you face each day as a mom. It’s like she knows right where you’re at and just what you need to hear—- then she sits down next to you, puts an arm around… Read More
I am thrilled to have my Sister-in-law, Nicole, guest posting here on the blog! Nicole is not someone you get to know quickly, but more of a deep and beautiful person that you learn about over time. I have found such a kindred spirit in her, and appreciate her giving heart, and ability to answer all my house decorating questions…. Read More