This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Poetry is a lovely thing. Julie Bogart from Brave Writer says, "Poetry is the candy of language for young children." I believe that to be so. I personally find poetry to be soothing. But how should one introduce poetry to their children? How does one foster a love of poetry in their … [Read more...] about Poetry Tea Time
Archives for March 2016
Easter Egg Dyes with All Natural Ingredients and Flower Stencils
Easter egg dyes with all natural ingredients and flower stencils! Sounds lovely! The children and I wanted to dye Easter eggs for Easter this year! I have fond memories of dyeing eggs as a little girl and want to make sure I pass on fun traditions like this to my own children. I've seen many different ways to dye eggs across the internet, but I keep coming back to the natural dyes from … [Read more...] about Easter Egg Dyes with All Natural Ingredients and Flower Stencils
Our Book of the Week: RED
I wanted to share a book with you. A book that the children keep asking for this week. They ask for it as soon as they wake in the mornings. They ask for it at breakfast. They ask for it at lunch. They ask for it before bed. This picture book by Michael Hall is simply called Red: A Crayon's Story. Our three year old actually discovered this gem of a book at the library. I wasn't sure … [Read more...] about Our Book of the Week: RED
Our Week in Review
Welcome to another week in the life of unschoolers, where we give you a glimpse into the adventures we had during the week. This also lets you see how we approach learning in our home which is eclectic/unschooling and child-led. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. If you've been here before then you … [Read more...] about Our Week in Review
Our Day at Zoo Atlanta
Last week my sister and brother in law came down from their farm in Tennessee to visit us here in Georgia. We decided to spend our day at Zoo Atlanta. We adore this zoo for all of it's wonderful animals and for all of the educational opportunities they provide. We purchased a family membership so that we will be able to go to Zoo Atlanta as often as we want for an entire year! … [Read more...] about Our Day at Zoo Atlanta
Umbrella Easter Baskets
Easter and Spring are upon us here in the south eastern United States and I've been thinking about Easter Baskets. My husband and I prefer to celebrate with loved ones, a feast, and if we are doing Easter Baskets then filling these Baskets with items our children need. We prefer non candy items that our children will enjoy. I've seen several alternatives to the traditional candy filled … [Read more...] about Umbrella Easter Baskets