In Part 1 I told you the key to homeschool with little ones has to start with mindset. In Part 2 I shared some practical tips for including those precious infants and toddlers in your homeschool day. Today we're talking about the pre-school crowd. Disclaimer: I am not a medical … [Read more...] about How to Homeschool with Little Ones: Part 3
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How to Homeschool with Little Ones: Part 2
In Part 1 I told you the key to homeschooling with little ones has to start with mindset. Today we'll get more practical and focus in on those precious infants and toddlers. To be clear I am talking about kids age newborn - two, but this could seep into the early third year, as … [Read more...] about How to Homeschool with Little Ones: Part 2
How to Homeschool with Little Ones: Part 1
A few years ago, we were trying to decide if it was a good idea to add another little person to our family. Among other considerations was the aspect of our homeschool. We had a nice routine going - the boys were 5, 5, and 4 then and academic life was very simple. How would it be to be pregnant … [Read more...] about How to Homeschool with Little Ones: Part 1
15 Activities to Keep Kids’ Hands Busy During Read-Aloud Time
Read-aloud time. It's a desire on the checklist of every homeschool mom. We know it's important and we love to do it but these kids are just so wiggly sometimes we have to wonder if we're doing it "right." Do you want to know the trick to a successful read-aloud time? Busy hands. True, … [Read more...] about 15 Activities to Keep Kids’ Hands Busy During Read-Aloud Time
Is Santa Real?: When Kids Pop the Question
One night at bedtime, my very literal and incredulous (then) five-year-old, popped the question: "Santa's not real, right?" We'd been in a pattern for a few months of him fact-checking me: "Are superheroes real?" "No. But there are real everyday heroes like daddy, who was a Marine, and … [Read more...] about Is Santa Real?: When Kids Pop the Question
Must-Read Infant & Toddler Booklist
A few months ago, a friend asked me for book recommendations to start her baby's library. I had already started putting together an infant and toddler booklist so I was able to answer her request right away. I imagine my friend reached out to me because, well, I've kind of been there, done … [Read more...] about Must-Read Infant & Toddler Booklist