It’s Monday, and the school year is fast approaching. I am excited for it! Last school year when Matthew was four, I viewed it as my ‘preparation year’ for homeschooling. The year I’d take to develop the self-discipline to homeschool and to figure out how to weave it into our family’s busy life and to try out some different teaching techniques. It was a wonderful year and agreat learning experience for me. I feel so drawn to homeschool for our children, for our family—but along with many other moms, I’ve asked myself, “but how?? How can I find the time in my already busy life to do this?” Here are a couple of things that are helping me. I hope that maybe they are helpful you too.
Read MoreI am a believer in hands-on and experiential learning. And I'm also a believer in exposing young children to big ideas. A couple of weeks back my husband took Matthew to the Utah State Capitol to see the legislative session.
Read MoreEarly this morning the sun began to shine from behind the clouds, so I knew we needed to spend some time outside today. February in Northern Utah is a mix of snow and rain with occasional bursts of sunshine--so it's important to seize a sunny day when it presents itself!
Read MoreThis morning we decided to open up one of Abe's birthday gifts--a science kit. It was so much fun for both boys! You really don't need to buy any sort of kit to do what we did. It was a simple lesson about acids, bases, and chemical reactions.
Read MoreSome mornings fill my soul. The other day was one of those for me. I sent the boys outdoors early to enjoy the sunshine and melty snow.
Read MoreThe other night was like most evenings, my husband and I were exhausted from a busy day! It was also Monday night, which means we hold Family Home Evening: a time when we have a brief lesson about Jesus Christ and His gospel and occasionally some sort of activity. It turned out to be an especially wonderful evening.