It seems imminent that there will be more school closings, and people will be working remotely as the coronavirus continues to spread around the U.S. I hope that it won't be too bad. I hope that no one else will die. But we have to do everything we can do to slow it down so … Continue reading Stuck at Home? Need to Teach Your Kids? Try these ideas.
I have written two installments in a new series on the home / school / life magazine. This series, At Home with the Editors, is a look into Amy's and my homeschool. Though we feel strongly that every family has to figure out what works best for them, we also thought it might be a good idea … Continue reading Find me elsewhere
I was pleasantly surprised that they got into my lesson about still life. If I had more time, I would write a post after each art session, but instead I'm trying to catch up this homeschool year on my blog. (This is why I've been posting more lately, or actually, why I scheduled a bunch of … Continue reading Art Fridays: Homeschool Art Lessons
I've written extensively about my eight-year-old's interest in working with clay and his pottery classes. I thought I would update you with some of his latest work from his pottery class this past fall. It was an eight-week class that was extended for an additional three weeks. He had a different instructor this time, which … Continue reading Project-based Homeschooling: Pottery Class Update
This is a Thanksgiving wreath that my son made last year.... We're having a cozy Thanksgiving at home this year, and the only true activity we are doing besides cooking, eating, and reading our Thanksgiving books is make this autumn wreath out of cotton, natural items from our yard and natural items that my son's cousin … Continue reading Thanksgiving Wreath
Note: This column was published in the Barrow Journal on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. If you need some more activities to do with your children on these long summer days, try a scavenger hunt. Earlier this summer I made one up for my six- and three-year-old, and they had a blast. Kids love to have … Continue reading Summer Scavenger Hunts
Note: This column was published in the Barrow Journal on March 27, 2013. If you’re eager to plant some greenery, but you’re still waiting for the threat of frost to pass, you might enjoy making a terrarium for inside the house. My plant-loving six-year-old found instructions in First Nature Activity Book by DK Publishing, and … Continue reading How to Make a Terrarium
Note: This column was printed in the Barrow Journal on Wednesday, November 21, 2012. Ever since I learned about the Junior Ranger Program, I’ve been looking forward to when my son could participate. Any child age 6-12 can participate, and it’s a great way to get outdoors, explore nature and learn about Georgia’s history. It’s also a … Continue reading The Junior Ranger Program
{Thanksgiving Wreath} Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends! We're having a cozy Thanksgiving at home this year, and the only true activity we did besides cooking, eating, and reading our Thanksgiving books was make this autumn wreath out of cotton, natural items from our yard and natural items that my son's cousin sent him … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving
Yesterday was Native American Day, and since my son has shown interest in learning about Native Americans in the past, I thought he would enjoy commemorating the day. These are just a few easy things I was able to do without much planning. (We have checked out library books on Native Americans in the past, … Continue reading Native American Day
