How many times have you heard your kids say, “I’m bored!” I remember cringing the first time I heard that phrase. How could they be bored? There’s a room full of books, toys and other things to do. We have a big backyard to play in. Why, just that morning they were full of ideas…
Tag: natural learning
Homeschooling with a Sick Child: My Interview with Kimberly Ehlers
What happens when your child is sick? If it’s a serious illness, do you start to panic and think that they’ll get too far “behind?” Do you focus on the limitations rather than on what everyone in the family could be learning from that illness? About a year ago, I had the wonderful pleasure to…
Transforming & Synthesizing: The Final Two Thinking Tools
Today is the last day in my five part series about the 13 Thinking Tools of the World’s Most Creative People. I’ve been summarizing parts of the book Sparks of Genius as well as sharing some tips and resources that you can use to explore these tools more on your own. Here’s the link to…
My March Unschooling Fun & Resources
As March came to an end, I wondered why I felt so tired. Then I looked at this list! Really, though, it was an incredible month for my family. We learned so many new things, went to so many new places and just enjoyed spending time together. I’m hoping some of the resources or activities…
10 Out-of-the-Ordinary Easter Activities
Do you celebrate Easter? If so, what images come to mind when you think about Easter? Many people think about rabbits, baskets and chocolate eggs. Our family has a strong faith in God so we also think of new life, resurrection and salvation. You probably have some favorite Easter traditions, too. Maybe it’s hunting for…
Forming Patterns, Body Thinking & Empathizing: Thinking Tools 6-8
This is part three in a five part series about 13 Thinking Tools of the World’s Most Creative People. I’m summarizing parts of the book Sparks of Genius as well as sharing some tips and resources that you can use to explore these tools more on your own. Here’s the link to part 1 –…
Abstracting,Analogizing & Recognizing Patterns: The Next Three Thinking Tools
Last Wednesday I shared with you the first two thinking tools: Observing and Imaging, from the book Sparks of Genius: The 13 Thinking Tools of the World’s Most Creative People. I’ve found these tools fascinating and think that introducing them to my kids will be an invaluable resource for them to develop the important…
10 Out-of-the-Ordinary Spectacular Spring Activities
In three more days, spring will be here! Spring is my favorite season of the year. I love all the newness, all the colors, and all the warmth. It’s a time to be outside of the house more, although with such a mild winter, we were able to get out quite a bit these past…
Sparks of Genius: The First Two Thinking Tools
About five or six years ago I read a wonderful book called Sparks of Genius: The 13 Thinking Tools of the World’s Most Creative People. In the book, highly creative people described the way they thought and went about the process of expressing their creativity. I had been doing a self-study on creativity and had…
My Interview with Homeschooler Keilee about Creativity & Following Your Interests
Today I’m so excited to share an interview I did with Keilee. Keilee is 12 and has been homeschooling for the last five or so years. I’ve learned a lot about all the creative things Keilee has been doing lately from visiting her mom Karen’s blog at HomeschoolGirls. I wanted to interview Keilee because she…