I suck at organizing photos! I love the idea of scrapbooking but the whole time thing isn’t working out so well for me. So I have about 5 years worth of photos sitting on our computer, slowing it down, and hiding in the infinate folds of my database. I have often paid up to $60 […]
Why we chose to unschool
We have tried many different methods of homeschooling for our son. Workbooks, School at Home, and Classical were utter disasters. Waldorf, and Montessori were improvements but still didn’t quite work as well as hoped. All of these methods of homeschool are wonderful in their own ways. They just weren’t wonderful for my son, because they […]
Our Preschool Curriculum: From Seahorses to Sea Sponges
Here it is, the third week of our Mother Goose Time preschool curriculum. Remember, the sequence of these four posts are all included in just one month of Mother Goose Time! I hope this series gives you a really clear idea of what comes in just one month of Mother Goose Time and how it […]
Ocean Unit Study Crafts and Free Printable Ocean Coloring Pages
Today I am going to give you some great ideas for a fun ocean unit study plus an awesome free printable! If your kids are interested in the ocean, you’ll want to pin this post for reference! Make Your Own Ocean Whale Blow Art What kid doesn’t like ooey-gooey, messy-ewwwy paint????Ā Something about pulling out all […]
Masking: the Female Inclination to Say one Thing and Think Another
It has come to my attention that we, mothers/wives/women, have a problem. I will label it “masking”. We ALL do it at some time or another. I rarely come upon someone who does not, and often when I do I find them tactless and offensive. Ah, a conundrum indeed. Take the Quiz Find out if […]
30+ Practical Uses for Lavender Essential Oil
When I first started with essential oils I had no idea how to use them! It was completely overwhelming to me! I scoured the internet for hours searching for practical ways to use the oils in our everyday life. I was looking for ways that were effective and safe, I was looking for a post […]
Ocean Unit Study: preschool homeschool curriculum
I am super excited to show you all the great activities we have planned this week in our preschool homeschool curriculum with Mother Goose Time! This week we will be full of crafts and games and activities. We will be learning about different ocean animals and using these animals to learn math and reading skills […]
Easy Recipes: Chana Masala in 20 Minutes!
So you have nothing planned for dinner and need something quick? We love easy recipes over at our house, they win out every time! How about some tart and savoury Chana Masala? This is amazing on a bed of rice and as a bonus, make or buy some naan bread to dip in it. Mmmmm. […]
Favorite Things Friday Post and Link Up #1
Welcome to my Favorite things Friday recap post and link up! I want to hear about your favorite activities, crafts, experiments, and moments from the past week! Because I’m about to share mine š 1. Ocean Water Experiment This is such a simple and yet fun experiment from our Mother Goose Time curriculum this month […]
How to Survive a Curriculum Fair and Free Planning Chart!
Spring is finally here! And, in my area of BC, it is time to start planning for the annual home school convention. To give you a bit of background, I work as a support teacher with a DL school in BC, Canada. 10 years ago, our school hosted the first ever CHEC convention. It was […]
Birthday Party Mommy Wars! Are Extravagant Parties Hurting our Children?
Before I had kids, I had no idea the amount of pressure there is on a birthday party. When I got pregnant with my first, I dreamily imagined the years to come, filled with laughter and milestones, birthday parties with smiling family and friends surrounding us… and then the bubble popped! What the heck is […]
The Easiest Science Program to Teach: Nancy Larson Science
We have been faithfully working through our Nancy Larson ScienceĀ 1 Curriculum and are loving it beyond words! Well, hopefully not beyond words as I am going to try to capture it for you in this post š Nancy Larson Science 1 Review Looking for an insiders glimpse into the Nancy Larson Science curriculum? You’ve come […]
An Inside Look at our Favorite Preschool Program
So you’ve heard me talk about Mother Goose Time. You have seen our cute little crafts, but do you really understand what this program is all about and how it works? Is it worth the money? Come catch a glimpse of the magic that makes our homeschool come alive! What’s in the Box? This is […]
The Best No Fail Breadmaker Recipe
I have tried and tried and tried to make the perfect loaf of bread in my breadmaker. I have googled and tested countless recipes online, I have discovered the strange and irritating ingredient list in my manual that makes me want to pull out all my hair. I have tried weighing my ingredients, re-calibrating for […]
Space Unit Study: Make Your Own Rockets!
This is officially our last week of Mother Goose Time’s theme: “Blast Off to Space”. To say we loved this theme would be a gross understatement. We wrote stories about space, we sang songs, danced, learned new rhymes. We explored the planets and wondered about what it would be like. It was a magical month […]
Letting go of Unrealistic Expectations
Today, I had a meltdown. Don’t you lie to me! I can just picture you starting to put on the passive mask of indifference “oh really, a meltdown? That’s too bad!” You know what I’m talking about… that day when all the little things that drive you crazy throughout the days/weeks/months come to a head […]
Virtual Field Trip in the Thompson Okanagan
We over at the Canadian Homeschool Blogging Team are so excited to introduce a virtual field trip across Canada and an AMAZING giveaway! This month one lucky winner will receive: Family/Group Discover Pass from Parks Canada valued at $$136.40! The Rough Guide to CanadaĀ -travel guide book valued at $29.99 The Ultimate Guide to Field Trips […]
The Master Homeschool Curriculum List
The Homeschool CurriculumĀ list is here! WITH LINKS! Your one stop click ānā shop! Come and browse for your homeschool curriculum needs! If you read my How to Start Homeschooling post you might be wondering āwhatās next?ā You know what school you want to go with, you know what method most fits you, and now you […]
Free Watercolor Solar System Printable Memory Game!
We are currently studying the solar system and I wanted to find something that wasn’t quite so “kiddish” and helped my children really appreciate the colors, intricacies, and beauty of the planets. When I wasn’t finding what I was looking for, I decided to purchase some beautiful watercolor images and put them together as a […]
What is Unschooling?
What is Unschooling? In a nutshell: realizing that an education is not necessarily garnered through traditional means, with an institutionĀ trained educator, textbooks, 8-3 in a conventional schoolroom, age-segregating, testing and report cards. Itās a radical notion. Perhaps our educational system doesnāt have education perfected. Is an education a progressive instilling of knowledge bits into […]
Foreign Languages for Kids by Kids Review
Looking to teach your child Spanish but tired of the same old program with little to no results? You have GOT to check out Foreign Languages for Kids by KidsĀ by KidsĀ®! This is a revolutionary program that is sure to get fast and fun results with any aged child (or adult)! We have been using […]
Jesus Calms the Storm: Jesus Storybook Bible Activity and Giveaway
Are you teaching a lesson on how Jesus Calms the Storm? Looking for a free lesson plan and activity guide? Maybe you are doing a series on the Jesus Storybook Bible and looking for free resources? Look no further! This post is part of a blog hop for an activity for every story in the […]
Space Unit Study: How to get all your subjects in
Are you new to unit studies and wondering how you can actually get all your subjects in with just one topic? Take a look at how we do that with our Mother Goose Time Space Unit Study: Blast Off to Space! Arts and Crafts Arts and crafts is a big one with Mother Goose Time, […]
5 Things You Need to Know about Homeschooling Teens
As a teenager, the whole world is opening up to you, there are so many new experiences and the last thing you want to do is school! How do you motivate your child, be there for them and yet trust them and give them some freedom, and keep them from falling away? As I am […]
Easy Healthy Snack Recipe-Veggies and Hummus
Looking for a great, easy to prepare, healthy snack option? Have you ever tried making your own hummus? If you have a blender (immersion or traditional), with just a few basic ingredients you can have a much cheaper option than store bought without any preservatives. This is a great snack for kids, FULL of fiber, […]
Jesus Storybook Bible David and Goliath: Free coloring sheet and lesson plan!
I am so excited to share with you my complete lesson plan and activity for the Jesus Storybook Bible story “The Young Hero and the Horrible Giant” (David and Goliath) including a free printable coloring sheet to go along with the story! Although this is just a rough sketch, I was so excited to draw […]
Build a Marshmellow Wall: Joshua and the Battle of Jericho Hands on Lesson and Activity
This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. The Jesus Storybook Bible has become one of our most treasured books: the beautiful illustrations, the animated stories, the beautiful way they all connect to the “big picture” of Jesus. When I found out about the amazing blog hop for this revolutionary book, I signed up as […]
Easy Freezer Slow Cooker Meals: Free Printable!
Are you going crazy in the mealtime mud pit? It NEVER ENDS does it? Check out my free, full week meal plan of easy freezer slow cooker meals! I suck at meal planning. I dislike cooking. I loathe destroying my house over and over and over again just to repeat in about 2 hours! I […]
Nancy Larson Science 1 Review: Opening the Box!
We were so excited to get our Nancy Larson Science 1 box in the mail! We have been eagerly anticipating this special package for a few weeks and the kids were ready to dive in the second I opened the door. Nancy Larson Science has complete kits for K-Grade 4 that includes all your supplies […]
Why We Homeschool
So if homeschooling 5 children is so crazy…. why do we do it????? I was home schooled along with my siblings. In my growing up years there were four of us, really close in age, and we all did school together. I tried school out for half of grade 2, for grade 6, and again […]
