There’s something about the colors of fall that makes me happy. We have an autumn bucket list of sorts going this year: trying to check all the boxes of possible fun before the snow starts to fly (and according to the
Autumn Bucket List
Renoir Oil Pastel & Watercolor Lesson
{Click here to go directly to the Renoir biography, book recommendations, and online activities that accompany this lesson} Renoir loved to combine the clean lines of the classics with the impressionists love of color and light. We are going to
Renoir Art Lesson – Biography & Activities
“God hates Renoir!” “Renoir sucks at painting!” Those are the sentiments of protesters at Boston’s MFA this past week. Gentle and loving, no? I’m not really one to balk at protests, but I have to say that this one irked
Washington DC with kids
The sheer enormity of DC is inspiring, but then when you stop and look at all the details… woah! We started our vacation with a bit of a miscommunication with Congressman Guinta. His staff invited us to visit and pick up
Where to find Five In A Row Resources
After 3 times through the Five in a Row (FIAR) materials, I am kinda’ sad that our days of snuggling with storybooks are coming to a close. Why is it that with all parenting adventures, as soon as you become
Paddle Board Update
It is official. I was wrong. My 12 year old did a fantastic job building her paddle board, to include a hand-made paddle. This kid is awesome!
Dollar Store Agility Equipment
$13, a little bit of creativity, and 5 minutes worth of labor. It doesn’t get any simpler than this. I love how much fun my girl is having with her creation. Supplies: weave poles – 6 to 12 plungers jump
What is OG Dyslexia Remediation?
If your child has struggled with learning to read, you are probably seeing these letters everywhere. OG materials, OG programs, OG tutors. What is OG dyslexia remediation, and why is it so important? OG stands for Orton-Gillingham. Anna Orton and Samuel Gillingham
How to get a Dyslexia Diagnosis
I suspected my child’s reading disorder long before we had a name for it. When I finally admitted that we were dealing with “something” I suddenly had lots of questions and nowhere to turn. Who is in charge of learning
One Moment of Beauty
Some photographs just beg to be taken. I found this tiny corner of happiness right outside my back door. It made my morning. “God gave us eyes to see the beauty in nature and Hearts to see the beauty in each