Nature Study

Happy days are here again!  We’ve seen the sunshine for several days in a row, and temperatures actually broke 50 degrees.  This sends my thoughts to the possibility of Spring, which in turn gets me excited about planning some excursions with our cooperative. This calls for pulling out some of my favorite books on the … [Read more…]

My continuing “natural learning”

        Continuing our own natural learning helps us feel like a child again and I believe is critical for every adult!  This poignant thought occurred to me recently while taking a pottery class for the first time.  It was a Christmas gift from my own children and what a gift it has … [Read more…]

A Peek at our Discovery Day!

It all started with our lovely violinists who have discovered one of their many talents!     Next the beautiful Noel taught us how to do string magic…..drums, teacups, Eiffel Tower, kitty whiskers.  It was a real hit.  Some of the kids didn’t put their strings down for over an hour as they discovered their … [Read more…]

Everyone Has a Story

Yesterday our Home school group visited the Norman Rockwell art exhibit.  Some of us thoroughly enjoyed it while others didn’t find it to be their cup of tea; thus goes life and home-school.  As we were gathering everyone together to go back to our cars, I noticed an elderly man, with a cane, shuffling through … [Read more…]

Observation in action

Observation is a lot of fun for the kids but might be a bit challenging for the parents….that’s because we are hesitant to let go and just let them engage in the way they choose.  We somehow feel that we aren’t doing our job. Be patient with yourself and get caught up in the smiles … [Read more…]

Mentoring Program

Beginning this Monday I will be mentoring three families in the ideas of homeschooling through naturally learning.  I’m feeling so blessed to have found the families I will be working with.  I know that we were brought together by our Father in Heaven to learn from Him and from one another. I’m getting giddy just … [Read more…]