Capturing Creativity
When my husband and I got married and moved into our first home, he brought along boxes and boxes of childhood treasures. Inside one of those boxes was his dog-eared collection of Curious George books. I wasn’t sure at that
Grandma Moses is famous for her American folk art, but did you know that she is also noroious for her use of glitter? Grandma Moses loved glitter so much that she kept right on using it even after she was told that
I’ve always wondered why driving was considered a “boy-thing.” After attempting to drive in petticoats, I think I may have a bit more insight into the issue. Our grandmothers are deserving of some serious respect. (more photos of my crazy
The good: Beautiful weather for hiking, and no black flies! The bad: Will the laundry never end? The ugly: Math frustration. Ugh.
Johannes Vermeer was born in Delft, Holland in 1632 during a time we now call the “Golden Age of Dutch Painting,” although the city at that time did not recognize it as such. They were instead preoccupied with daily life
The sweet offerings of love from little kids always melt my heart. I can’t keep all of the banana stickers sweetly smashed onto my arms, but I am a sentimental sap, so I have to admit to keeping my favorites.
At least once a week, while putting on his shoes to go out in the cold, my husband says that we should train the dog to bring in the newspaper. I think we have a better chance of training the
Clouds? Water vapor? Fog? Magic! I’m completely convinced that the more lessons we can teach with a Ms.-Frizzle-like attention to wonder, the more our kids will enjoy learning and retain what they have been taught. Do you know the 6
One of the greatest benefits of our homeschool is the freedom to teach anywhere and at any time. Unfortunately, that freedom can quickly create chaos as our play, work and schooling mix. As I mentioned last week, my planning space
