Swirl Paint Christmas Ornaments, also known as pour paint ornaments, are a fun and easy activity for children during the holidays. We have been wanting to make these awesome ornaments for years, but never seemed to make the time during this chaotic and hectic season. This year was to be different. This year we created beautiful swirl paint Christmas ornaments and had a fabulous time in the … [Read more...] about Swirl Paint Christmas Ornaments
Kid Fun
Make Your Own Solar Oven S’mores
Did you know that your kids can build their own solar oven out of pizza boxes? It's true! What's more, there is loads to be learned about the concentration of the sun's energy and you can all enjoy a tasty treat at the end of the process: Solar Oven S'mores! Here is how we made these tasty s'mores and learned about Reflection, Absorption, and Convection. This post may contain affiliate … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Solar Oven S’mores
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
Multiplication Math Games with HoliMaths X
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Folks, I am so excited to share a fun strategy math game with you: HoliMaths X Multiplication Game! Multiplication. Times Tables. Math. These words can strike fear into the hearts of many parents. How many of us hated memorizing our multiplication facts? How many of us loathed the … [Read more...] about Multiplication Math Games with HoliMaths X
Hardin Park
Last weekend we took a break from farm life and enjoyed a day at Hardin Park. This is a really lovely park that boasts a duck pond, stream, playground and pool facility. The children were excited to see the large, red train car! They had the best time climbing all over it and pretending they were conductors. I just love their pretend play! We met a mommy and … [Read more...] about Hardin Park
An Afternoon at Garrard Landing Park
Earlier this week the hubby and I took the children to nearby Garrard Landing Park. This park has a sweet little playground and a nice gravel trail that takes you along the Chattahoochee River. It was a lovely and cool overcast day. Our daughter, Jade, wouldn't hear of wearing the matching outfit I had picked out for her. She has been dressing herself now for since she was 2 years old … [Read more...] about An Afternoon at Garrard Landing Park
A Week in the Life of Unschoolers
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/unschooly and child-led. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. This week our son chose an eclectic mix of library books … [Read more...] about A Week in the Life of Unschoolers
Harry Potter Christmas Tree
This Christmas we wanted to do something really special and maybe start a new tradition. I give you...the Harry Potter Christmas Tree! We are big fans of Harry Potter. We've read all of the books and have watched all of the movies. Our son, Gabriel actually dressed up as Harry Potter for Halloween this year. We have even made a Hogwarts Gingerbread Castle! So, it wasn't much of a stretch for us … [Read more...] about Harry Potter Christmas Tree
Playing in the Leaves!
One of our favorite things about Autumn are the leaves! For our children and myself, leaves are a source of endless fun. The more the merrier. The bigger the pile, the bigger the fun. So, here are a few pictures from the fun we had in the leaves this week and one of my favorite autumn poems. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did! "When hips and haws bring dwindling days, and fiery … [Read more...] about Playing in the Leaves!
A Week in the Life of Unschoolers
This post contains affiliate links. I will receive a small compensation if you purchase anything through my links. This is at no cost to you. I only promote items that my family or I have used personally and have enjoyed. This week our three year old, Jade, decided she wanted to do some baking. It must be something about being newly turned three that gives one such independence. … [Read more...] about A Week in the Life of Unschoolers