Instilling a spirit of kindness and generosity in children, especially around the holidays can be a challenge as cultural and commercial pressures push for a self-centered, behavior based, materialistic attitude. In an effort to inspire wonder, gratitude, creativity, and imagination in my daughter, I searched for an alternative. We found that inspiring generosity in kids…
Learn the basics of how to set up preschool homeschooling learning areas for creativity and focus. To begin, think about all the main learning topics you’re going to cover: art, language arts, math, thinking skills, and fine/gross motor. Each of these areas can have their own designated space for focused learning. Our preschool materials are…
As a work at home mom with a preschooler, I’m balancing so many things: multiple businesses, homeschooling, momlife, wifelife, meal planning and prep, cleaning… All the things! I’ve gone through quite a stack of planners on my search to one that actually keeps me on track. I fell in love with the previous version of…
A high pitch scream belts through the air, her little face red and tearful. “I don’t like it!” She wails with emphatic passion before falling to the floor in a dramatic heap. It takes all my resolve to take a deep breath and remember that her overreaction to the simple task of brushing her teeth…
Bubbles are a favorite for most kids, but with all the plastic wands and motorized blowers on the market, they can become just another high tech, commercialized activity. When my daughter and I were introduced to these DIY Bubble Wands from Nature at Tinkergarten preschool class, we were both surprised and delighted by how simple,…
Does this sound familiar? You spy a new planner and it’s so pretty–your favorite colors, snazzy modern features, stickers to go with it. Oh it’s perfect. You bring it home, fill out the first week and then it sits. Under a pile of papers, bills, kids’ homework. Maybe you use it to keep track of…