“…it’s when the adventures go beyond just being fun and push us into uncomfortable places that we are offering a great gift to our children. Because out of that discomfort comes all kinds of valuable learning about themselves and the world around them.” -“Adventuring Together” by Greta Eskridge The word...
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I’ve been struggling lately. Have you ever said something so many times, and even believed it to be true, but never truly digested it, allowing it to permeate your mind and heart into your decision making and responses? When I say I don’t have unrealistic expectations for my kids, that...
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We LOVE Fall in our house! Maybe it's because both our girls were born in the Fall. Maybe it's because in the Fall we finally get a reprieve from the searing Houston heat. Or maybe it's because of the hot chocolate and colorful leaves and cozy sweaters. Whatever it is,...
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Wednesday marked our very first day of homeschool Kindergarten!! Genny and I have been so excited to jump into "real" school this year, and our first day, while it didn't always go completely as planned, was lovely. I think it's safe to say everyone enjoyed themselves - maybe Nora a...
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We all know there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to reading, but the good news is if you want your preschooler to become a lifelong reader, you don't need to reinvent the wheel. As a new mom, I knew I wanted my daughter to love books as much as I do....
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No one tells you how to choose a curriculum. Genny's going to be 4 this Fall, making this our "official" preschool year. That said, I thought I might use some curriculums for certain subjects, like maybe math and reading. Five minutes and two Google searches later, I had a throbbing...
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One of Genny's favorite parts about doing science is when we do an experiment! These are fun and educational activities that I enjoy as well. The experiments themselves are fantastic for hitting a scientific concept home, but sometimes I like to have some documentation for my records as well. It's...
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When deciding what topic I would craft my first PBL unit around, the post office seemed a clear choice given our current quarantined situation. Now is a perfect time to write letters to friends and family! And why not learn about the post office along the way? By definition, this...
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Happy Monday, yall! I hope that wherever you are in your respective quarantine locations you are having a good beginning to this second full week of social distancing. Have you lost your marbles yet? I've been going back and forth. To keep myself going, I've been working hard on creating...
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Most of us didn't plan on having to be homebound for 2+ weeks with all of our children, yet here we are! If you and your family are in the middle of this social distancing, there's enough to worry about without having to stress about your kids being out of...
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