Ever since the beginning books have been a BIG focus in our family. When Mark and I were first married we would buy a new book every month. We were both so excited to pick! And, lucky for me, Mark appreciates a “pretty” book. I will pick a hardcover book EVERY time! They are just …
Summer 2020 Schoolhouse
Thoughts this Summer Our summer schoolhouse embraced a “school-lite” atmosphere and it was really great (for the most part). I needed a wee bit of a break. The very first week of June we received Jacob’s diagnosis and I have spent a ridiculous amount of time filling out paperwork and being on the phone working …
First Day of School
Hello, 2020 – 2021 school year – you are going to be great! 3rd Grade Jacob’s Third Grade Curriculum here Kindergarten Sarah’s Kindergarten Curriculum here Preschool Benjamin’s Preschool Year 1 Curriculum here Teacher’s Assistant Lydia is the BEST assistant I could ever ask for – I don’t know how I would make it through a …
Back to School Feast
Our yearly Back to School Feast has become one of my favorite traditions. Each year I get closer and closer to what I would like it to be and I am happy about that. Feast It’s become such a wonderful way to kick off our new year. We have a nice “feast” for dinner where …
{REVIEW} The Good and the Beautiful Typing Level 1
I was a little on the fence about starting “typing” or any sort of computer program with Jacob this last year. I love good ole’ fashioned REAL books and paper. However, computers are definitely part of our lives. Jacob sees me on the computer every day and so naturally, he had a desire to “learn …
{PREP} The Good and the Beautiful Science
Alright, folks. Science is probably my most prep intensive subject and I am ALL DONE (YES, YES, YES!) for the upcoming year. I am so excited to dive into our four science units this year. Two units are repeats and two are new and it’s going to be awesome. AND this will be Sarah’s first …
{PREP} My Father’s World All Aboard the Animal Train
I still can’t believe that Benji is going to be starting preschool in TWO WEEKS! I really am in complete denial about it. Jacob and Sarah were both begging for school and Ben has more of a “whatever” kind of feel about it. We will see how it goes! For our first year of preschool …
{REVIEW} The Good and the Beautiful Handwriting Doodles & Pre-Writing for Littles
We are BIG fans of The Good and the Beautiful handwriting workbooks. They are simple and pretty much entirely child led and teach beautiful handwriting. AND if your kiddos love coloring {mine are addicted} this will be a slam dunk for everyone involved! What age should I start? This course is super simple but I …
{REVIEW} The Good and the Beautiful Language Arts Level K Primer
This was our second time going through The Good and the Beautiful Level K Primer for language arts and it remains so good. Sarah loved her “kangaroo book” and could have done several lessons a day if I let her! Previous Experience Jacob blew through the Level K Primer during his kindergarten year. We “discovered” …
{PREP} The Good and the Beautiful Math Level K
This will be our second time going through The Good and the Beautiful Math Level K and I am so excited. We waited for this math with Jacob and it was completely worth it. He is solid in math and I attribute it completely to this program. And Sarah is SO EXCITED to begin! Since …