Summer Reading

Each summer the boys sign up at the local library for their summer reading program. We read everyday, no matter the time of year, but the incentives that the library provide are a great bonus to the many benefits we already enjoy. I created this reading log for my oldest to keep track of pageContinue reading “Summer Reading”

Trust

Children are precious. They grow into their own shoes, at their own pace.  No matter what you want as their teacher, they will learn when they are ready.   Home education gives families an opportunity to let the children lead the lessons.   The only pace you should follow, is the one the child creates. Continue reading “Trust”

Get it together already Melissa….

Hey friends. Ever look around and notice that everything you are doing is only about halfway done? This seems to happen to me so often. I love to start projects and I have a TON of BIG ideas that need attention and space. All being completed in the small pockets of time that I have.Continue reading “Get it together already Melissa….”

Back in Session

School started last week, but not with any special signs or excitement. It was more like, two boys wondering around in the classroom space looking for something to do. One got out the microscope and proceeded to examine the prepared slides. The other found a Math Essentials Geometry workbook, grabbed a pencil, and took offContinue reading “Back in Session”

slow days…

It’s new for me, the no rush and go lifestyle. I thrived as the Type A, early for everything, perfectionist. Or I thought I did. I even tried to rush the development of my children to match my life and my need for things to be ahead of schedule. When you know better, you canContinue reading “slow days…”