Science is a hard subject for me. I grew up in the public school system where science was taught from a book and we did the occasional hands on project. I found science to be dry and boring, and I had no interest in learning it. Since becoming a home school family I have done well with teaching the kids every subject except science. This subject is my arch-enemy but I was … [Read more...] about Finding Fun in Science!
Is Your Child a Blessing?
This month, everywhere you look, we are being told to be thankful. There are lists being made, blog link-ups being joined, pressure to BE THANKFUL. But today, I come to you with a concerned heart. I've been reading social media statuses, blog posts, and hearing comments in real life that are disturbing. One of our most precious gifts is daily being trashed in our … [Read more...] about Is Your Child a Blessing?
Courageous Beauty ~ Journeys of Faithfulness
If you’d like to join in the book club for Journeys of Faithfulness by Sarah Clarkson, feel free to join in at anytime. You can find the reading schedule for the 12 week book club at the end of this post, along with additional printables for each week. The thought of standing in front of a group of people gives me the shakes. Literally. I think having to go before a king … [Read more...] about Courageous Beauty ~ Journeys of Faithfulness
Teaching Entrepreneurship to Our Children
My 11-year-old son spent several days this week making tote bags to sell at the farmers market next season. He’s planning to have his own booth selling eggs, chicks, herbs, vegies, and whatever else he can come up with. And I’m encouraging him all I can. How it all started In fact, all of my kids learned from a young age how to make money for themselves. It started when the … [Read more...] about Teaching Entrepreneurship to Our Children
Teaching Our Children Compassion
When our children were little, one way my husband and I taught them compassion was by showing them that the poor choices they made could hurt others. For example, if my child took another child’s toy I might say to him, “Johnny see you made Jill cry because you took her toy.” That was age appropriate and great at the time. However, as my children grew older I wanted to continue … [Read more...] about Teaching Our Children Compassion