How was your February? We stayed at home a lot more than last month which was very refreshing, especially since next month will be a travel month for us. As usual we had an eclectic range of learning: rescue dogs, Milton Hershey, Rosa Parks, Because of Winn-Dixie, bar graphs & origami, salt painting & crystals,…
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5 More Game Companies, 23 Games & 10 Awards You Should Check Out
Last week I shared 5 game companies you should check out. Here’s the link in case you didn’t get a chance to check out that list. Today, I’m back to share 5 more companies with you. I’ve been impressed with the quality of games from these companies. The games I’m sharing with you I’ve either…
5 Game Companies & 25 Games You Should Check Out
Travel, both near and far, is our favorite way to learn about new things. But playing games is probably our favorite way to learn new skills, get creative, stretch our minds and have lots and lots of fun! We love all types of games- everything from pretend, made-up games and traditional board games to computer…
Valentine’s Day Activity Wish List
Last year the kids and I went to a Valentine’s Day party with a homeschool group. We spent quite some time filling out cards, making little candy bags to pass out. It was fun, but I must admit to feeling a little overwhelmed. This year, after a busy, hectic first month of the year, I’m…
Our January Unschooling Activities & Resources
January was a whirlwind of a month. The first start of the month started off with out-of town family members coming to stay for 4 nights for a wedding (Alexa was the flower girl!). And then after that came a flurry of the usual gymnastics and swimming lessons, a pulled tooth for Jared, bowling, playing…
Our December Unschooling Resources & Activities 2012
I knew December would be a busy month, and it felt busy, but as I put the finishing touches on this list, I was amazed at how much we did this month! I’m sure things were the same in your house, too. And this was after I worked hard and not letting us get so…
My Top 50 Favorite Posts About Interest-Led Learning, Unschooling or Self-Directed Learning in 2012
Throughout the year, I’ve kept a habit of bookmarking my favorite posts, videos and articles about those subjects. I don’t always get a chance to read them right away, but it’s so nice to have them all housed in one spot when I get a chance to do a little reading. Last year I shared…
Winter Activites Wish List
Two more days until winter! It certainly hasn’t felt like winter around here yet. In fact, Steve and Jared went for a late night bike ride just two days ago! But they’re predicting snow for this Thursday, so it looks like it might be a somewhat white Christmas. I started compiling our Winter Activities Wish…
10 Pinterest Boards You Should Be Following
I jumped on the Pinterest bandwagon a little late. But……..now I’m loving it! I’ve found so many fun ideas in the past two months I’ve been on Pinterest. But I’m a little selfish in writing this post today. If you have an awesome Pinterest board about homeschooling, learning, games, unschooling…….would you mind sharing it in…
Our November Unschooling Activities & Resources
How was your November? We had a month filled with lots of family gatherings. We did a lot less outside activities than last month, which felt wonderful! With lots of holiday projects and things we want to do at home, we’re all in the mood to just chill out and hang at home. We played…