My Little Poppies’ Picks

If you missed some of this week’s wonderful due to the post-holiday craziness, here’s a little bit of what I’ve shared on Facebook!

Links from around the web:

How to Raise Boys Who Read: Hint- Not With Gross Books and Video Game Bribes ~ Thomas Spence, WSJ

Why Your Gifted Child Isn’t Living Up to Your Expectations (And What You Can do About it) ~ Jim Delisle, Free Spirit Publishing

Taking Music Lessons as a Child Could Physically Change Your Brain ~ Huffington Post

10 Resources for Parents of Gifted Kids ~ Planet Smarty Pants

100 Super-Fun STEM Resources for Kids ~ Raising Lifelong Learners

10 Ways to Ensure Homeschool Burnout ~ The Heart of Michelle

New from My Little Poppies:

Groovy Lab in a Box: An Amazing Resource for Homeschoolers {And a 3-month Giveaway!}

I frequently gush about Groovy Lab in a Box with good reason: we’ve tried so many monthly kits and this one is – hands down- our favorite. Folks, I get excited when I see that box peeking out of our mailbox.

Gifted Homeschooling Curriculum: Pre-K, K, & 2nd Grade

This is the post that I almost didn’t write and wow you guys like it. I’m elated that so many people have found it helpful. Special thanks to Colleen for convincing me it needed to be written!

The Hangover from Fun: What It Is, And What You Can Do About It

We just got back from a wonderful vacation at our beloved Nana and Papa’s beach house and we’re now in the throes of what we call The Hangover from Fun. Does this phenomenon happen in your home?

Homeschool School Room, or Lack Thereof

We didn’t have a homeschool school room until just this spring, when construction was finally complete. Before that, I stored our curriculum in my closet. Now, our “school room” is a mess, but the reality is so much of our schooling happens outside of our four walls. What about you, can you relate? Also, any tips for homeschool school room organization are very much appreciated!

The Books that Fill Our Shelves {weekly series}

Here’s a list of what our family has been reading lately, and it’s an especially good round-up because we just returned from vacation. There’s nothing like vacation-reading, folks!

Leo’s Lounge!

Here’s what the littlest blogger wrote this week.

How to Make Your Own Lemonade Stand

For Brain Chase this week, Leo had to submit an expository essay. He chose to write about making your very own lemonade stand. He ran quite the successful stand at his Nana and Papa’s house last week!

This time last year:

Wondering what was going on here at My Little Poppies this time last year? Here it is:

Sensory STUFF (Overexcitabilities, intensities, SPD, ADHD, anxiety, behavior… call it what you will!)

Wow! I can’t believe this was one year ago. This picture is worth 1,000 words and then some. Isn’t it amazing to look back upon this gifted and twice-exceptional parenting journey and realize how far you’ve come?

Do you have a village of moms?

I am fortunate to have been blessed with very good friends in this life. I just teared up re-reading this one. I was so nervous to tell my beloved momtourage about our decision to homeschool and there was absolutely no reason to be concerned. Do you have a village?

What have the little poppies been up to in real life??

If you hang out with us on Instagram, you already know what we’ve been up to!

Here is what homeschool looked like one day this week:

Naturally, we had our daily Kenny Hour:

Miss T has been on a yoga kick lately:

We’ve all been enjoying Rosetta Stone, even the littlest fella!

Recommended by My Little Poppies this week:

Brave Writer

Are you looking for a writing curriculum that meets your children where they are at? One that can be individualized to suit your family? One that celebrates arts, music, poetry, film, and play? We are in love with Brave Writer.

Brain Box The World

Do you want to add in some world geography without complaints from the kiddos? Our family will often play this game at dinner.

Stamina Folding Trampoline

There was an AMAZING deal on this on this trampoline this week! Did you catch it?

Some of My Best Friends are Books

Do you have a child who is reading far above grade level? Do you have trouble finding something age appropriate content-wise? This book is fantastic for parents of voracious readers!

Creative Homeschooling

Creative Homeschooling by Lisa Rivero is one of my top favorite homeschooling books. It truly helped me conceptualize what homeschooling would look like for a kiddo like ours.

Obstacles

Do you have a child who prefers cooperative games to competitive ones? I do and my sweet T loves this game. Have you played? Stay tuned for a post about our favorite non-competitive games!

My Little Poppies elsewhere:

Raising Poppies: Supporting Parents of Gifted and Twice-Exceptional Children

If you or are the parent of a gifted or 2E child, you should head on over and check out this group. Just be forewarned: it’s tough to leave once you step inside because it kinda feels like home.

Granite State Gifted

If you know of gifted and 2E children in NH or MA, please send them my way! Granite State Gifted is a growing community of parents just like you! And, if you’re having trouble finding your community, don’t forget that you can take matters into your own hands!

Tell me, folks… what did you find wonderful this week? Share in the comments!

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