Living history as a teaching tool Imagine being able to travel back in time and be in the audience while Abraham Lincoln delivers his Gettysburg Address. Or wearing a beaver hat as you walk with Daniel Boone through the Cumberland Gap. Providing our children with these types of experiences through “living history” events will help…
Category: High School
Covid-19, Faith, Family, and Vitamins
Covid-19, faith, family, and vitamins These last few months have taught me so much about Covid-19, faith, family, and vitamins. It all started with a small ripple…My husband woke up one morning not feeling well.The next morning, my youngest son wasn’t feeling well.Anytime anyone says they don’t feel well, it automatically sets off that little…
Jumping Rope
I was sitting on a bench at a local park, watching my son play on the swings. From across the park, I heard the familiar chant “Miss Mary Mack“. I couldn’t help but smile as I was immediately transported back to my childhood. The memories of endless hours jumping rope with friends came flooding back…
Adults Need Hobbies Too!
I’ve written before about the benefits of introducing children to many different activities. We never know which of these activities will lead to lifelong passions for them.One thing I haven’t touched on is the fact that adults need hobbies too! As parents, guardians, caregivers, and educators, it’s often difficult to take the time to think…
Woodworking For Children
Woodworking for children Woodworking or beginner carpentry skills may seem like an old-fashioned hobby or pastime, but I assure you there are many benefits to introducing woodworking for children. My children were introduced to beginning woodworking very young, through our local 4H program.Our club had an amazing mentor who truly loved woodworking and sharing it…
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIES
If your family is anything like mine, nothing is more relaxing than cozying up on the sofas together and watching your favorite Christmas movies. The Christmas season can be extremely hectic and stressful, not just for the adults, but for the children too. Learning how to unwind and relax can create special memories for you…
UNIT STUDIES
Maybe you’re like me, and as winter seems to stretch on forever, your creative juices quit flowing freely and turn into more of a slow trickle of ideas.The excitement of educating those you love kind of begins to wane.I’ve found a solution to those winter doldrums that works for me, and I’m hoping, maybe will…
Making Thanksgiving Memories With Teens
Making Thanksgiving memories with your teens is an effort you will never regret. Thanksgiving conjures up images of families sitting down to eat together, tables filled with amazing arrays of foods, houses decorated to impress, and wonderful aromas and laughter wafting onto the front porches. Sometimes these family get-togethers can be a cause of stress…
Pour Art
This last week, my family was given the privilege of attending a pour art workshop.I am not an artsy type person, but when I heard about this opportunity, I jumped on board.With the responsibility of scheduling, organizing and chauffeuring all of my children around, I’ve found that I generally sit on the sidelines and watch…
SUMMER JOBS
This summer was a different one for me with the introduction of summer jobs. I’ve run an in-home daycare for almost 10 years now, and my older children have always been extremely hands-on and involved. My children have helped to come up with weekly themes, activities, fun meals and art/craft projects to go with each…
