A couple months ago, Jacob and Sarah told me that they wanted to have an opportunity to share what they are learning and doing in school with grandparents. So we came up with this idea! We school year-round, but we do take a much lighter load during the summer. It’s worked out wonderfully for us. …
{REVIEW} The Good and the Beautiful Language Arts Pre-K
I love The Good and the Beautiful Language Arts curriculum! The Pre-K was the very first thing we tried from The Good and the Beautiful and we have been in love with it ever since. It is truly good and beautiful. Sarah has absolutely loved her “dog book” as she calls it. It is gentle …
Memorial Day
Memorial Day was quiet for our little family. Mark worked all weekend and so it was just me and the kiddos. We mostly just took it easy at home, and had a jammy/movie day on Saturday. The kids thoughts I was a rockstar and I was able to get some work done – WIN WIN! …
Yard: Part 1
When people say putting in a yard is a lot of work – they aren’t kidding! When Mark and I were looking for a home here in Wyoming, we weren’t necessarily looking for a “new” home but that is what we found. There are a lot of things we love about our home and we …
{REVIEW} The Peaceful Preschool
We didn’t decide to homeschool until Jacob was in kindergarten, so Sarah has been my guinea pig when it comes to preschool. We do “preschool” for two years. Year 1 is all about basic basics. Mostly it is just reading books and maybe sitting with me for 10 minutes working on other things. Sarah was …
{REVIEW} The Good and the Beautiful History Year 2 – Colonial America / The United States Constitution
I don’t know what it is about this year of history {especially this unit} but we have had several lessons that have truly changed me. I realize that sounds pretty bold, but I have many ah-ha moments and things come up that have really made me think. It has been incredible. History is BY FAR …
Mother’s Day
“The Lord loves effort, and effort brings rewards.” – Joy D. Jones This quote has been in the front of my mind the last several weeks. It is something I have found myself remembering when I wake up tired in the morning, when I kneel to pray at night (aware of all the things I …
Simple
Isn’t that the word for the year?! I feel like we are all being taught to slow down and simplify. All last week I was trying to think about what I wanted to share about our week. We had nothing planned. There was absolutely nothing on the calendar. The weather wasn’t great to go out …
2020 – 2021 Third Grade Curriculum
Another thing I am in complete denial about is that I will have a THIRD grader next year. When did that happen?! Jacob is growing up so fast. Every year I feel like I understand more and more about how he learns but we are also always making little tweaks, too. It is fun to …
2020-2021 Kindergarten Curriculum
I am so excited that we are entering the “planning” phase of our school year! This will be my second time teaching kindergarten and I am PUMPED! Mostly because my little Sarah is so PUMPED to start kindergarten. This girl is READY and has such an incredible attitude – you can’t help but be excited! …