Apr 17
Spring weather has beckoned us to get outside and explore! Here are the best hands-on botany lessons. Nature Walk Nature walks are one of the best ways to get outside and really notice the type of plants around your home or school. This spring, we did a nature walk in...
Feb 5
Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it! Check out these great Valentine’s Day recipes for the kids! This is an oh so sweet list of great recipes! I know you will love them and so will your kids. Don’t forget your little loves on...
Dec 30
Our family got hit hard by the sickness it seems everyone got this year. It gave us a great chance to teach kids sick manners. Having a sick kid is no fun. (Having a sick husband is worse! But that’s another conversation.) We have some good activities to have on...
Dec 16
My kids are avid “readers”. Neither of them can technically read yet, but books fill most of our days. This time we added a little extension to one of our favorite books of the season: If You Take a Mouse to the Movies. Here is the great Montessori...
Dec 2
We are a traveling family! This time of year is no different. After many years of military traveling all around the country, I have collected the best tips to take with you while you travel with kids this holiday season. Air Travel with Kids Tips for Flying...
Nov 18
Our kids LOVE to cook. This time they are in the kitchen showing how to make gingerbread cookies. There is so much learning going on while we work in the kitchen. History, following instruction, counting, measuring, fine motor skills, and so much more! I hope you...