(This post contains links to my products.) Oh my goodness, I love boys. Learning is such an active adventure with them! I remember taking early elementary nature walks with my teen daughter and they were, oh, so very different. She and I would quietly admire the intricacies of a flower or sit peacefully in a…
(This post contains links to my products.) Blessed to be a blessing Serving others is important to our family. We’ve looked for unique opportunities from the time my children were very young. Luckily, we’ve never had to look far because needs are all around us. One of the most fun projects we’ve done this year…
(This post contains affiliate links and links to my products.) What are attribute blocks? Attribute blocks are a set of unique and versatile manipulatives (hands-on objects) used for teaching math, science, logic and critical thinking skills. The set includes 60 pieces: five shapes: circles, triangles, squares, rectangles, hexagons three colors: red, yellow, blue two sizes:…
It’s finally here! You’ve been asking for this resource for quite some time, but you don’t have to wait any more! Nature by the Season: Spring for Preschool and Kindergarten is ready! 47 pages, ebook $5.95 Why Early Nature Study? Preschoolers and kindergarteners are naturally inclined to love nature because of their inquisitiveness, active bodies…
I love Pinterest. It’s such a fabulous way for me to keep track of all those wonderful homeschooling ideas I come across on the web. Because of this, it’s even changed the way I plan our weekly homeschool lessons! When looking for creative lessons, I used to pour through book after book on my resource…
What is Narration? The art of retelling. Anything can be retold – poems, verses, fables, stories, ideas from textbooks, recipes, directions… Why Narration? Oh, so many reasons! Builds short term memory and working memory. Builds auditory memory. Develops the skills of attention and observation of details. Builds comprehension. Builds vocabulary. Develops the pre-writing skills of…
(This post contains affiliate links and links to my business, Shining Dawn Books.) In Charlotte Mason Homeschooling in 18 EASY Step-by-Step Lessons, I obviously discuss things like copywork, dictation and transcription. In the early years of homeschooling, these methods (along with reading living literature) are fabulous for teaching the language arts of handwriting, spelling/phonics, grammar,…
Since I’m known as “the nature lady,” I’ve written about nature study plenty of times. I’ve decided to round up all the vital nature learning posts in one handy spot. It’s all here! Nature Study: Start Here This post thoroughly explains the why’s and how’s of studying nature – whether you’re a Charlotte Mason homeschooler or not….
Have you been wondering whether the Charlotte Mason method of homeschooling is right for your family? Do you want to move more toward the CM style, but really don’t know where to start? Are you frustrated trying to implement the Charlotte Mason style? Boy do I have help for you! In 18 EASY step-by-step lessons,…
(This post contains affiliate links.) Analyzing the Themes from Amos Fortune I have a young man who would be perfectly content if he never had to read or write another day in his homeschooling life. Much to his dismay, he still has to read and write quite often. Occasionally, to dull the horrendous pain he…
Preschool (K4) was such a fun year of school for us! Each week of the entire year was spent learning about one letter of the alphabet. There were no formal plans made. Instead, the weeks were filled with whatever fun I could find (or think up) that revolved around the letter – science, cooking, dramatic…
We love living literature! If you’ve been around at all, you know I LOVE living literature! It’s been such a blessing to our homeschool. Need to know more about living literature? Start with my Living Books post. Our Favorite Books Not too long ago, I pulled together a 10-day series (that turned into an 11-day…