Have you read “Out of Darkness” by Russell Freedman? Louise Braille, the hero in the story loses his sight due to a horrific accident he sustains in his father’s shop as a child. He and his family struggle with his diagnosis of permanent blindness and the impact his loss of vision will have on all their lives. The author’s research and the categorization of … [Read more...] about Build Empathy With Books
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Making Morning Time Meaningful and Fun as a New Homeschool Mom
We all know what it is like to struggle with kids who are tired, hungry, or just emotionally spent. Aptly named, "the witching hour," the time period right before dinner is often one of the most challenging times of the day for most parents, including me. Fortunately, there are also times of the day when the kids (and Mom too) are most likely to be at their best. For us … [Read more...] about Making Morning Time Meaningful and Fun as a New Homeschool Mom
How We Include Sonlight Reading In Our Homeschool Day
I have two bright and happy ready to go morning children and one curmudgeon who for the first two years of his life made all our mornings a little rough. He wouldn’t sleep in even when he was tired, but he also wouldn’t be happy about waking. He was simply unpleasant in the mornings. One day while he was whining and moaning, I sat down on the floor and began to read a book … [Read more...] about How We Include Sonlight Reading In Our Homeschool Day
Getting Outside with Mother Goose Time
My kids are active little beings who thrive on plenty of time outside. All that running, playing, crafting, building, and exploring are critical for developing healthy brains and bodies. Many preschool programs have designated time to spend outside both in free and structured play. In this regard our preschool curriculum, Mother Goose Time is no … [Read more...] about Getting Outside with Mother Goose Time
Mermaid Snack (Mother Goose Time)
My kids LOVE to help in the kitchen. I enjoy having them most of the time. It does take longer to make anything and given their ages, everything requires supervision and oversight. Sometimes it's nice to have something they can make ALL on their own. That's where Mother Goose Time recipe cards come into play. The ingredients are simple and the … [Read more...] about Mermaid Snack (Mother Goose Time)
