This is part two of a segmented series titled, "Dyslexia and Nurturing Your Struggling Reader". To read the first segment of this series start here: Dyslexia and Nurturing Your Struggling Reader Soon thereafter, we decide to go for a hike, when my son said, “Mom, see that tree….it looks like ... VIEW POST
Cultivating a Homeschool that Prioritizes Relationships
When I think about what I want my homeschool to look like as my young kids get older, I think of reading aloud, singing hymns and folk songs, looking at beautiful art, and taking nature walks. But beyond the things I want to do, I also think about how I want my homeschool to feel. I want my kids to ... VIEW POST
How to Plan for Outside Time in the Winter
Winter has been bitter this year and if you’re in any part of the Northern United States, winter can be dreadfully cold. For me, snowflakes and fresh fallen powdery snow can make winter magical. A soft and light dusting that glimmers across the canopy of the forrest can be breathtakingly beautiful. ... VIEW POST
7 Natural Sensory Benefits Of Nature Walks
I previously wrote about the 7-benefits-of-nature-walks. In which I briefly discussed the natural sensory benefits that nature walks and extensive amount of time outdoors provide. Upon review of that article, I realized a considerable amount of information was missing, and that the natural sensory ... VIEW POST
A Charlotte Mason Inspired Lesson About Autumn
We recently took a spontaneous field trip to a close friend's family farm. Fifty acres of pure beautiful nature which included a chestnut grove, apple orchard, pear orchard, and three ponds. I was in nature heaven. Oh, and so were the kids. In fact, the chestnut part was a bit of a surprise for ... VIEW POST
Inspired By Charlotte Mason-Homeschooling The Toddler
For most homeschooling mom's we see a title like that and I think we retreat. The truth is, most of us see homeschooling much different then what the schools do. It isn't school at home, it is homeschool, right? No, I don't do school with my toddler but I do teach him. Right now he learns the ... VIEW POST
