Last week, we had apple-themed printables, crafts, recipes, and more for your preschooler. This week, we have some more apple-y goodness for your elementary-aged student.
September 26th marks Johnny Appleseed’s 243rd birthday. And he makes a wonderful topic for a unit study. There are tons of books on the subject at every reading level. You can incorporate him easily into history or geography. How about botany, gardening, or cooking?Continue Reading
I have no talent or affection for kiddo crafts whatsoever. Not even a little. When I was pregnant with our first, my husband and I daydreamed about which things we looked forward to doing with and teaching the kids. “You get the crafts,” I said. But I do love art, all things art.
We use a classical approach to curriculum, with some Charlotte Mason thrown in. And both of those educational styles suggest putting great art in front of little eyes early on. So when it comes to art, there is the doing and then there is the appreciating. And at some point, for a great classical education, you’ve got to dive into both.
So what do you do when you have graduated from the popsicle stick and pom-pom stage? Here are a few of the things we do and how we keep it fun.Continue Reading
Let’s talk about teaching kids safety skills. Our children are, after all, the most precious, most important things we have. And sometimes teaching them about all the “what ifs” of life can be overwhelming and scary—not just for the kids, but for us grown ups as well. But there are ways to teach them how to stay safe, keep others safe, and what to do in an emergency in an empowering and proactive way.Continue Reading
