I adore the gentle approach that Five In A Row (FIAR) unit studies offers to my kids. Children are intentionally introduced to new concepts, yet it is so fun that they beg for their lessons each day. (Yes, they quite
Homeschooling with Preschoolers
Finally Snowing Again
After the devastation of the October snowstorms I wasn’t sure if I wanted to see any more snow, but having made it through all of November and December without a flake, I fully admit that I changed my tune. Today,
Benjamin Franklin tour of Boston
We have been studying Benjamin Franklin as part of our recent study of The Hatmaker’s Sign. (Lots of resources at THSM, btw) He is a really fascinating guy. Anyone who can invent the lightning rod, convince the French to help
Nim’s Island Activities – Chapters 9&10
~Bioluminescent Plankton~ Well, it has been a hard week here in our house. I have had some pretty severe hip problems that we still haven’t completely figured out (not a pinched nerve, not a broken bone, not a hernia), but thankfully
Mirette on the High Wire
What a fun time we’ve had reading this book. I just had to share! Mirette on the High Wire is an adorable story about a little girl who coaxes a retired tightrope walker (Mr. Bellini) into training her. For his
Highland Games
Over the past two and a half years my oldest has been developing an extraordinary affinity for anything Scottish. She loves the sound of bagpipes, adores plaid, and will often pretend to be a “highland girl” dancing around our kitchen.
Boston Public Garden
Since reading the book Make Way for Ducklings, I have been promising the kids a trip to Boston’s Public Garden. We were so excited to go there last weekend. After finally making it through the morning traffic, we enjoyed walking
End of Summer, Beginning of School
Labor day always makes me feel a bit sad – there are so many fun things that can only be done during the summer, and we never seem to get to them all. Right off the top of my head, I
Boxcar Museum
My mother in law recently read “The Boxcar Children” to my kids. It is an adorable series about four orphaned children and their innocent adventures. My kids were especially captivated by the second book in the series “Surprise Island,” because
Reflection
I have always found early mornings to be a good time for reflection. There is plenty of time for me to think while sitting up with an early-bird child or finishing up my exercises. Sifting through my thoughts this morning,