Before I started homeschooling I spent months searching through countless blogs looking to see how everyone else was setting up their space and organizing. I realize now that every family is totally unique and what works for some does not necessarily work for others. I also realized that every family has a different financial situation, and that I was going to have to get creative with what we had around the house. When I started putting this post together I thought I could show you everything … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2013
Wordless Wednesday
Easy Infant Sensory Bottles
It was so much fun exploring infant sensory play. My sweet little newborn is growing and learning so fast. It is truly a joy every minute I share with her. I decided since she has spent this past week loving her sensory bottles it was time for some new one's. New feelings and sounds, new colors, a feast for her senses, that's what I was going for. … [Read more...]
Tot time Preschool Letter G
It's G week here and we have been looking forward to this week for some time now. This week has been a fun-filled gum chewing, goo making, great weeks. So come along and see how we explored the letter g. … [Read more...]
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening (FIAR)
What a great time we've had Rowing Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost. We were lucky and had the perfect weather for it this week. The boys and I enjoyed reading and writing poetry, Nature walks through the woods, tracking animals, making crystal snowflakes, and of course we had to have hot chocolate. The boys love making snow flake crystals (I filled the jars 3/4 of the way full will hot water and the boys added 1/3 cup Borax) make sure you let them … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday
Infant Sensory Bottles
I have really been enjoying these baby days again. I'm taking advantage of late night feedings, for quiet cuddle times, and 1 on 1 baby book time when everyone else in the house is asleep. As the months are flying by (5 already) I have found myself thinking of new ways to help stimulate Baby Bell's mind and senses. Today after taking a quick peak into the craft cabinet I pulled out a few things to make Baby Bell 4 new Sensory bottles.I started with 4 empty water bottles, then I filled one … [Read more...]
Toddler & Preschool Alphabet Activities for Letter F
It has been such a great week of learning the Letter F. We have been firemen, fishermen, made funny faces, played with frogs, and even sized up everyone's feet. What a fabulous week. Come and take a peek. … [Read more...]
A gift that keeps giving
I love putting together a gift for someone special, that I know will mean so much to that person. Which brings me to, what to give the child that loves Geography and dreams of visiting Paris... On a budget, a very tight budget, so I have to be as thrifty as possible when coming up with ideas.Here is what I came up with for my sons 9th Birthday.This was a great internet find at Made by Joel, a miniature scene from ParisI purchased a large paper mache suitcase from Michael's that is … [Read more...]
