Compass Rose Activity
Understanding directions can be tricky for young kids. An easy way to help young children understand directionality is by making your very own compass rose. My children are huge fans of any project...
View ArticleThe Best Geography Games for Your Homeschool {Gameschooling}
Today, I am sharing our family’s favorite geography games. When you are finished reading, I’d love for you to share your current favorites! Psst! This post has been updated and exanded. You can check...
View ArticleMake Your Own Map and Treasure Hunt
Oh my gosh, you guys. Sometimes, the most simple ideas end up spreading the most joy. Isn’t this so true of parenting in general? Just think about Christmas and birthdays. Your kids get heaps of gifts...
View ArticleCode Master by ThinkFun
If you’ve been following this site for any length of time, you’re already aware that for years my oldest son, Leo, was terrified of television. We’re talking phobia-level afraid. Many people would...
View Article10 Ways for Kids to Give Back
It’s no secret that I am a sensitive soul… an empath… a HSP. As such, I have some trouble when folks start talking about all of their random acts of kindness during the holiday season. It’s not that I...
View ArticleElderberry Syrup Recipe
The winter of 2014-15 was filled with construction and random illnesses. Last year, during the height of the croupy chaos, I shared our favorite recipe for elderberry syrup. We have been using this...
View ArticleDIY New Year Memory Book: A Family Tradition & Keepsake
Happy New Year’s Eve, folks! Do you guys have any New Year traditions? Any special things you do with your kids at the end of each year If you read my Top Five Tools for Memory Keeping post, you won’t...
View ArticleSimple Puzzle Hack
I just learned that January 29 is National Puzzle Day. I have had this post kickin’ around in my drafts for quite some time and I thought it would be appropriate to share today. If you are a puzzle...
View ArticleHair Donation: A Cause Worth Sharing
Today, in honor of Valentine’s Day, I’d like to share this older post with an added update. I believe in this cause and I am proud of how my sweet girl decided to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Remember...
View ArticleSensory STUFF (Overexcitabilties, intensities, SPD, ADHD, anxiety, behavior…...
Sensory STUFF (Overexcitabilties, intensities, SPD, ADHD, anxiety, behavior… call it what you will) We recently had a birthday and our little family celebrated with a trip to glow bowling. Have you...
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