Whether learning in a traditional school, at a homeschool, unschooling or just living life, there are some basics we all learn. Let’s take a look at learning basics together.
Do you have a good morning routine? We have fallen into one this year that seems to be a little frustrating at times. But just the other day my daughter was telling me she really likes our morning routine. As long as someone is liking it right?? Don’t get me wrong, our morning routing is […]
2020 has been an odd year. We have been home way more than normal due to the pandemic and have tried new things to fill our time. One of those things has been board games. We usually try to play games that contain multiple pieces while the little ones are sleeping and games geared towards
I have three kids, all with their own personalities and preferences. Somedays they all get along well, other days they are picking on each other and bugging each other from the time they wake up until they go to bed. How do you encourage children to play together? Encourage children to develop through the stages
This year my son is starting kindergarten. Kindergarten is the year they really learn to write, starting with their name and moving on to sentences, and journaling. We introduced writing a little last year in preschool at home and tried to keep up with it over the summer. I am exited to watch him expand
Good morning!! We just got an email from our school last night about the upcoming school year. This year will be a little different than last year because we are still “safer at home” due to the Corona Virus Pandemic with cases still rising. Our school district has chosen to start the school year online
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Have you ever wondered how your child learns best? After I had a second and third child I realized each child is very different. They differ in personality, taste, interests and how they learn. I decided to research learning styles because the new school year is starting in a few weeks and due to the
Gross motor skills are all the larger movements we make with our limbs or bodies. So running, sitting, jumping, spinning, balancing, cartwheels, all the big stuff. Fine motor skills are the smaller actions we make like writing, or typing or picking up objects. Gross motor skills are the coordination of our body’s major muscle groups to give
I have never been good at using my imagination. I am way too realistic. My husband, on the other hand, is amazing at coming up with things on the fly, spinning stories to be wild and crazy and getting the kids excited for adventure and fun. So I had to do a little research and
Kindergarten is a huge year for children. At this age they are learning so many new things like letters, numbers and how to read. They are also placed in a classroom with 20 other kids and expected to get along with their new friends. Intro to socialization 101! So we asked what are basic social
You have seen those memes where a mom is hiding in the pantry having a secret snack, or trying to use the bathroom and kids are trying to reach her under the door. Some days I feel like that mom! How do I encourage my child to be independent? Start introducing independence as early. Let
