If I ever have a "real" job - by that I mean one that earns a steady paycheck - I want to teach preschool. I love little ones. I love watching them explore the world around them. It's so fun to watch them learn new things. That moment when they grasp a new concept and a big smile graces their face… ... Read More about God’s Little Explorers Preschool Bible Curriculum – A Review
20+ Busy Bags to Keep the Littles Occupied
Have you heard of busy bags? I had not heard of them when my kiddos were little, but I sure wish I had. They would have been so handy to have at church or siblings' sports practices. They would have been awesome to have around when my toddlers were underfoot while I homeschooled my older ... Read More about 20+ Busy Bags to Keep the Littles Occupied
10 Great Back to School Picture Books
Tomorrow is our first day of school for the new year. I typically kick off a brand new year snuggling on the couch reading back-to-school books. With my boys off to high school and college, they no longer share this tradition with us. They think they're to big. So, it's just Em and me these ... Read More about 10 Great Back to School Picture Books
Back to School with Lilla Rose
I'm busy? What? You are, too? Imagine that! Mommas tend to be some of the busiest people I know. Add homeschooling to the mix, and some days I feel like I don't stop moving from the time I get up until the time I go to bed. With that said, I don't have the desire to spend tons of time on my hair in ... Read More about Back to School with Lilla Rose
Creating a Book Basket for Babies
I am a book-lover! My idea of "fun" is curling up on the couch with my favorite blanket and getting lost in a great book. My daughter, Emma, is just like me in that area. She and I both have multiple books going at any given time. I read to my babies from the start. Actually, I even read to them ... Read More about Creating a Book Basket for Babies
Maestro Classics Bring Music to Life for Little Ones
Teaching classical music to little ones can be intimidating. How can you engage littles in classical music? Give them Maestro Classics!! These CD's and the accompanying activity books bring music to life for kids of all ages. Over the past few years, we have had the opportunity to review a few of ... Read More about Maestro Classics Bring Music to Life for Little Ones
Dealing with a Difficult Child {Review}
Difficult child. How do you define that? Is it the toddler that stamps his feet and says NO? How about that preschooler who runs away from you at the grocery store or hides in the clothing racks at the mall? What about the school-aged child who you battle with daily over brushing their teeth and ... Read More about Dealing with a Difficult Child {Review}
Write Through the Bible Copywork Printables
I have discovered a new-to-me handwriting program that I just had to share with you guys! It's fantastic! Write Through the Bible provides a full year of writing practice inspired by God's word! It goes beyond writing by including vocabulary studies and dictation practice, as well. The best part is, ... Read More about Write Through the Bible Copywork Printables
7 Tips for Choosing Your Homeschool Curriculum
When it comes to starting a new school year, it's often overwhelming looking at all of the homeschool curriculum options. Will you used a boxed curricula? Will you piece together your own curriculum? Will you use an online program or a text book? Hands-on? Notebooking? Lapbooks? Do the choices ever ... Read More about 7 Tips for Choosing Your Homeschool Curriculum
Read-Aloud Books-to-Movies List
I love to read-aloud to my kids. We do it daily in our house. I read-aloud at bedtime, and I read-aloud numerous times during the school day. One thing we love to do is to read books that also have movies that go with them. Either I read the book aloud, or I assign the book for literature studies. ... Read More about Read-Aloud Books-to-Movies List