Natural birth has always been my dream, but I never thought it was going to happen for me…until it did. Here’s how my birth story unfolded. Birth can be beautiful. Or so I’d read in books like Ina May Gaskin’s Guide to Childbirth, and seen in Hypnobirthing videos and documentaries like “Why Not Home?” and…
It’s back to school for our homeschooling family and here’s what we are using for first-grade curriculum! Math We are finishing up the last few lessons of Math-U-See Primer, before heading into Math-U-See Alpha. My daughter and I enjoy so many things about Math-U-See from the manipulative pieces to the DVD lessons that supplement what…
Reading to your baby is a daily habit worth establishing. While young infants won’t comprehend stories, they benefit greatly from the contrasting images and vocabulary building. Through reading, we introduce our kids of all ages to concepts, ideas, and social situations that broaden their horizons. The more words an infant hears, the more language they…
Hands-on science makes memorable experiences for parents and kids! Here’s what we thought of this nearly life-size human body puzzle. The Dr. Livingston Jr. Human Body Floor Puzzle features 100 thick, durable pieces of the entire human body. Beautifully colored and detailed, the pieces show bones, muscles, arteries, and veins for an exciting 4 feet…
Tot School is underway and we are so excited to unbox our brand new Timberdoodle Tiny Tots curriculum kit! When I was pregnant for the second time, I began eagerly researching options for Tot School. I knew I wanted to intentionally work on his developmental milestones and support his growth and learning in every way…
Early Education across America and the world varies drastically, but if you find yourself in a place where your child is ready for something between preschool and Kindergarten academics, the answer could be found in “Transitional Kindergarten”. Created in California for children who turn 5 between September and December (meaning they aren’t eligible to start…