Folks, this has been the longest winter I can remember in years! Every time I think spring has arrived, winter rears it's blistery head again! Look, we look love winter as much as the next family. The fluffy flakes mean snowmen and warm firesides, hot chocolate, and ice skating. But eventually, you begin to dream of warm sunny days. There have been days this "Spring" where we see fog, rain, … [Read more...] about Exploring Spring with Chalk Pastels
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Fun Brain Activities for Kids
Help your kids learn more about how the brain works with these fun brain activities that are engaging and hands-on! Your brain is the most complex part of your body! It is the part of your body that tells you what's going on around you. The brain even creates the thoughts and feelings that make up your personality! This is definitely a part of the body we need to know more about! The kids and I … [Read more...] about Fun Brain Activities for Kids
Our Beekeeping Adventure Plus Our Favorite Bee Books
Life on the farm is very different from the hustle and bustle of Atlanta! Beekeeping, for example, isn't something that we saw much of...if any...in our old town. I'm sure it was there. We just didn't know anyone that did it. Here on the farm uncle Joe and his uncle Johnny have honey bees! They have taken my son and I under their wing and are teaching us everything they know. Check out one of … [Read more...] about Our Beekeeping Adventure Plus Our Favorite Bee Books
Exploring Nature with Illustrated Children’s Books
Illustrated children's books are a perfect way for kids to explore nature! Let's face it... we can't always get outside for nature study. The weather may not cooperate, or someone may be feeling poorly. Life happens. Maybe you have had a full day of hiking and exploring, and now your children want to extend their exploration of nature with books? Or you may want to simply strew these fantastic … [Read more...] about Exploring Nature with Illustrated Children’s Books
Gardening Books and Activities for Kids
Spring is here! The sweet smell of apple blossoms fill the air and I find it is the perfect time to start gardening with the children. Since moving to the farm it seems the children have taken a wonderful interest in how plants grow. Perhaps it is because their uncle has been plowing the fields, perhaps it is because I keep pointing out all of the fruit trees in bloom, or perhaps they are just … [Read more...] about Gardening Books and Activities for Kids
A Wrinkle in Time Cootie Catcher
Here's the A Wrinkle in Time cootie catcher I added to my son's book club! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. A Wrinkle in Time Cootie Catcher This was a fun little printable for my kids because they loved the A Wrinkle in Time book. It's simple, yet the ending choices are all memorable book quotes to remind us all... "Believing … [Read more...] about A Wrinkle in Time Cootie Catcher
History Fun with History Unboxed
How can you make history fun for your child? We love making history hands-on with stories, and activities that bring historical time periods to life! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. We have been receiving the History Unboxed subscriptions for over a year now, and my kids adore it! History quickly became a favorite subject with … [Read more...] about History Fun with History Unboxed
Big, Juicy Conversations in our Homeschool
Big, Juicy Conversations! Have you heard of such a thing? They are an intricate part of the Brave Writer lifestyle. But how do they work exactly, and can you count them as "School?" Big Juicy Conversations in our Homeschool Conversations with our children begin by asking meaningful questions. This happens by reading great books together, watching wonderful movies together, and by exploring … [Read more...] about Big, Juicy Conversations in our Homeschool
Nature Game Cootie Catcher
Get your kids moving, and observing the natural world around them with this Nature Game Cootie Catcher! The weather is warming, the birds are singing, and I don't know about you, but this mama is ready for some outside time with the kiddos! Since the children LOVED my Harry Potter Origami Sorting Hat Fortune Teller, I thought I'd create something for them with a bit of a nature challenge in … [Read more...] about Nature Game Cootie Catcher
Bring Music Lessons into Your Home with Gentle Guitar
Here is your chance to bring music lessons into your home! Music lessons right in the comfort of your own home? Yes! My son has been taking Guitar Lessons from Gentle Guitar for over a year with no signs of stopping. We adore the instructors and methods of Gentle Guitar! My son has now been introduced to music theory as well as written notation and loves it. It's so awesome to watch him … [Read more...] about Bring Music Lessons into Your Home with Gentle Guitar