I really went back and forth this year about how I wanted to do read alouds. Now that Sarah is “officially” joining school this year, I wasn’t sure how to go about it. I have really loved this one-on-one time with Jacob and I wanted to experience it with Sarah, too. BUT, I also don’t …
Kindergarten Read Alouds
Sarah has been listening in on my read alouds with Jacob for YEARS and I am so excited to finally have this one-on-one time “officially” this year with her. Jacob’s kindergarten year I read completely different books – I don’t think a single book on my list this year was on my list for him! …
{PREP} The Good and the Beautiful History
HELLO season of PREP! I love prep season! There is something so exciting about getting ready for the upcoming year. It is filled with possibilities and gets me PUMPED! Over the next couple of weeks I will be sharing how I am preparing for the upcoming year. One thing I have learned over the last …
Jacob’s Baptism
This was a very special day. I am still pinching myself that I have a child old enough to be baptized. But next to the day Jacob was born, this was probably the happiest day of my life as Jacob’s mom. I didn’t anticipate what an emotional day it would be. My cup was just …
{REVIEW} The Good and the Beautiful Science – Arthropods
“We have all of us, men and animals, some special gift. One child takes to music; another is always modeling things out of clay; another is quick at figures. It is the same way with insects. One kind of bee can cut leaves; another builds clay houses; spiders know how to make webs.” – Jean-Henri …
Independence Day
As with most, our Fourth of July looked different this year. We normally go to Idaho where we spend the holiday with extended family watching the parade, barbecuing, and fireworks. With all of these events cancelled, we headed over to Utah instead and spent the weekend with my family. We started the day with a …
Sarah’s Spring Showcase
Sarah started dance this last year and it has been so much fun watching her begin to love a new hobby. She is currently in a jazz, tap, and ballet class {it’s all combined in the same class} and she has really enjoyed it. When COVID hit in March, Sarah’s dance class was put on …
Schoolhouse Schedule
I am a little bit more behind where I would like to be in my summer planning – BUT we are getting there! Everything is planned out and all I need to do is PREP! The next several weeks, I will be be posting all about how I prep my different subjects for the year. …
Jacob’s 8th Birthday
Eight years old. I cannot believe it! This boy brings us so much joy and is an incredible blessing to our lives. We love him so much and were so happy to celebrate HIM. Jacob got up and going first thing and instead of doing the breakfast we planned – he said he wanted donuts! …
{REVIEW} The Good and the Beautiful History – Year 2
This was our second year doing history with The Good and the Beautiful and it was incredible. It really was. Lessons this year kept me pondering long after the lesson was finished. We learned a lot and I felt like Jacob is connecting more with history the older he gets. That is my goal. Introduce …