May 2014 ( View complete archive page )
June 2014 ( View complete archive page )
July 2014 ( View complete archive page )
- Siblings: This sums them up
- In no particular order, I present our second week homeschool highlights:
- Momentum: Parenting a Child with ADHD/Psychomotor Overexcitability
- Do you have a village of moms?
- Sensory STUFF (Overexcitabilties, intensities, SPD, ADHD, anxiety, behavior... call it what you will)
- Whatcha readin' this weekend?
- First week wrap-up...
- Learning to Read and Happy Tears
- Under-arming out of public places
- Squeaky Wheels (The world needs more Ts in it)
- On Sensitivity- TV Phobia Anyone?
- Farewell, double-story g!
- Officially Homeschooling- Things Just Got Real.
- Plan? What plan? Homeschooling & Flying By the Seat of My Pants
- Cringe-worthy Candor
- Kids say the darndest things... especially those who read all the time
- What did you find in your dryer this week??
- Persistence (and a chicken coop)
- Gifted and (also) Talented
- Gifted Boredom
- Profoundly Gifted Guilt (Zero to Sixty)
- Bibliophile
- Asynchronous development (not your typical shell collector) (
- Just let them read books
August 2014 ( View complete archive page )
- Reading Under the Covers: Growing Readers
- Gearing up for #Notbacktoschool
- Delayed homeschool week in review :)
- What is your favorite book??
- Toes in the water... our homeschool week in review
- Reading on the go...
- Our homeschool week in review...
- Kids are GROSS. No thank you, Leo.
- One on One Time: (Mommy and Seuss Day)
- Sibling love
- Little Poppies on Vacation!
September 2014 ( View complete archive page )
- How do you homeschool when the kids are sick?
- Not at homeschooling
- Are you familiar with Gifted Homeschoolers Forum?
- Audiobooks anyone?
- From sculptures to fairy houses: our homeschool week in pictures
- Story of the World: Hammurabi's Code and Zac Brown Band
- Story of the World: Pyramids on the mind
- Homeschooling Freedom
- Our First "Off" Homeschool Week, In Pictures
- Top Gifted, 2E, and Homeschool Resources
- Quick homeschool wrap-up, by subject...
October 2014 ( View complete archive page )
November 2014 ( View complete archive page )
- Laundry Fairy??
- The Capture by Kathryn Lasky (Guardians of Ga'Hoole series)
- Gift Ideas (without the buy buy buy)
- A Spot It Game for You!!
- An I Spy Epiphany
- Black Friday isn't so black after all
- Happy Thanksgiving!
- Library Love and the Gifted Child
- My Art: Reflection
- Quiet Time Productions
- Percy Jackson Review
- NaNoWriMo: Fred & Roz's Adventures in the Jungle
- Today's Funny
- Too sensitive?
- Climbing the walls
- Today's silliness
- Mourning books
- NaNoWriMo Leo
- What is a shark's favorite sandwich??
- Happy Half, My Little Poppies!
- Here's a joke for you!
- From leaky buckets to chuck-it-buckets
- My leaky bucket
- Re-Jammin'
- The quest for his community
- What a difference a year makes
- Hair Donation: a cause worth sharing
- Homeschool Second-Guessing
- Birthday Cake Evolution
- Breakfast woes...
- Danger Monster
- How to Keep a Book Log for Your Little Reader
- Parenting a Child with SPD: Clothes gone WRONG
- Raising Kind Kids: Crossing Fingers for Kindness
- TV Dinners
- We're partaking in the NATIONAL HOAX tonight, folks!
- Kids Say the Darndest Things! (Santa's Coal)
- A homeschooling reflection -We're not in Kansas anymore!
- Church with Kids... Sigh. (Sunday Musings)
- NaNoWriMo, NaBloPoMo, November!
December 2014 ( View complete archive page )
- Our Top 5 Gifted and 2E Posts of 2014
- Blog Hop, Hop, Hopping through 2014
- Croup and Diphtheria and Guinea Worms! Oh, my!
- Using Books to Overcome Anxiety
- Adorable Kid Traditions (Snuggle Party!)
- DIY Tooth Fairy Pouch
- DIY: Talking Spoon (Teaching Children Table Manners)
- A FAIRY good time with fairy houses
- How to Make a No-Sew Hopscotch Mat
- The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game! (Game Review)
- The Number Devil: A Mathematical Adventure
- Fairy Craft Follow-Up
- How to Encourage Creativity in Children
- No Stress Chess (Game Review)
- Family History Project: Grandparent Journals
- Family History Project Idea: Grandparent Journal for Homeschooling
- On Reading Aloud
- Random Act of Kindness, Homeschool-Style
- Our Homeschool Day - Joyful Learning
- Jolly Old St Nicholas on Piano
- Birthday Party for a Doll
- Laundry Laziness or Laundry Hack?
- My PG, 2E, and Full of OE Afternoon
- Feeling Lighter
- T.H.I.N.K.-ing about Thumper
- Relaxing into a Homeschool Rhythm
- Mom Lies and Mom Fails
- 'Tis the season for giving, so I'm giving away...
- A Rainy Day Joke!
- Wednesday Art Recap
- The Great Candy Heist of 2013
- Comfort Objects
- I've got a joke for you!
- How to Wear Your Kids Out in Bad Weather
- Gingerbread Hack Follow-Up
- A shout-out to my 2013 self
- How to Encourage a Reluctant Writer
- Craft-palooza, holiday-style
- Jingle Bells on Piano
- Craft-paloozas
- Thanks a lot, Chester.
January 2015 ( View complete archive page )
- Fun with Haiku Deck
- Giftedness: To Test or Not To Test
- How to Have Fun When You are Snowed In
- Rooting for the Underdog
- * This Moment *
- Perfectionism, Fear of Failure, and the Gifted Child
- A Homeschool Day in the Life 2015
- Make Your Own Snow Ice Cream
- Homeschool Flexibility
- Homeschooling Under Construction
- What homeschooling looks like...
- Valentine's Day and Hothousing
- What Homeschooling Looks Like
- Rise: A Refreshing Dose of Gifted Reality
- A Ninja, He is Not
- Library Day Stillness
- Our Board Game Challenge ~ My Little Poppies
- SPD and the Dentist and George Washington
- I'd Rather _________ Than Fill in Test Bubbles! #lesstests
- Making Movie Night a Part of Your Homeschool
- What our homeschoolin' looked like today:
- Amazing Creative Writing Prompts: The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
- Where do all the pencils go? Homeschooling and ADHD
- Today I Threatened to Send Him Back.
- Learning for Learning's Sake: Beyond the Grade
- Back into the Swing of Things (School/Homeschool)
- A Board Game Challenge: Turning Lemons into Lemonade!
- Homeschool Idea: Make Your Own Time Capsule
February 2015 ( View complete archive page )
- Academic Acceleration
- Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
- Catherine's Pascha
- The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
- How to Zentangle
- Amazing Poetry Books for Families
- Community Service with Children
- Drawing Instructions for Kids
- What homeschool looks like
- DIY Crown of Thorns for Lent
- The New England Nudist
- Gifted? Let's talk about it.
- Homeschooling Under Construction REALLY Starts Tomorrow
- What Homeschooling Looks Like
- Family Book Club Announcement
- This Moment
- Drawing Instruction for Kids!
- Casting Seeds of Change
- Interview With a Meteorologist
- Did You Know I'm an Artist?
- An Easy Way To Keep A Book Log For Your Homeschool
- This Moment
- Asynchronous Development and The Gifted Child
- Board Games Are Awesome Because...
- Does your kid scream in the tub?
- How to Make An Art Portfolio for Your Child
- What Homeschooling Looks Like Today
March 2015 ( View complete archive page )
- DIY Calm Down Spray
- The BEST Coloring Books for Kids
- DIY Calm Down Play Dough
- On Motherhood
- DIY Nature Explorer Pack
- I won't miss the whining
- How to Homeschool Through Construction
- Owl Interview!
- Funny Joke Books for Kids
- Day In the Life, My Little Poppies Style
- Evolution of a First Year Homeschooler
- Owl Moon by Jane Yolen
- Five Timeless Classics for Your Easter Basket
- This Moment
- St. Patrick's Day Books for Families
- What Homeschooling Looks Like
- The Snowy Day
- Family Book Club Update
- Seuss and His Magic Wand
- It Looked Like Spilt Milk
- Amazing Music Appreciation Books for Families
- Funny Jokes for Kids
April 2015 ( View complete archive page )
- How to Parent a 2E Child
- In Celebration of Mother's Day #ordinaryjoy
- Guest Post from Celi Trépanier of Crushing Tall Poppies
- Homeschool Love and Hates
- Educating Your Gifted Child by Celi Trépanier {Book Review}
- The Painted Turtle Mystery {A POST BY LEO}
- Gifted Hindsight is 20/20
- Celebrate Earth Day with these Great Books
- Reasons We Homeschool Series
- A STEAM-Filled Month
- Day in the Life of a New England Homeschooler in SPRING
- Family Book Club Update
- Kindergarten Registration Reservations
- How to Homeschool When Under The Weather
- ThinkFun Rush Hour Shift Review
- Top Five Reasons Why Rush Hour and Rush Hour Shift Are Awesome
- Make Your Own Worry Basket
May 2015 ( View complete archive page )
- The Books that Fill Our Shelves {weekend wrap up}
- Asynchronous Development: Many Ages at Once {Check me out at Secular Homeschool this week!}
- Little Passports, Princess Cruises, and Prizes... Oh my!
- 10 STEM Books for Your Homeschool
- Usborne Love
- 5 Must Have Memory Keeping Tools
- Homeschool Doubt and Second Guessing {Advice to My Homeschool Self}
- A Groovy Summer Awaits
- 10 Creative Ways to Keep Math Skills Sharp This Summer {Guest Post}
- Seven Collections for Your Family's Bookshelf
- Tips for Keeping Your Home Clean-ish
- A Mindful Month of Books {Family Book Club}
- WHEN YOUR CHILD IS A PERFECTIONIST
- The Books That Fill Our Shelves {weekend wrap up}
- Brain Chase Fights Brain Drain
- Grandparent Journals: Create a Family Treasure {Guest Post}
- STEM Resources for the Whole Family
- Understanding Asynchronous Development {Check me out over at RLL}
- Big-Hearted Families™ Summer Bucket List {Guest Post}
- The Books that Fill Our Shelves {weekend wrap up}
- It's a Groovy Giveaway!
- 5 Must-Have Books on Motherhood
- My Son is Gifted... and it's NOT What You Think
- How to Start a Family Book Club
- Homeschooling Children with Sensory Stuff {YRH}
- My Lifestyle of Learning: Life as a Learning Journey
- What Should I Do With These RODENT BONES? {A Post by Leo}
- The Books that Fill Our Shelves {weekend wrap up}
- ThinkFun Maker Studio Winches Set Review
- Finnegan and the Tufted Titmouse {A Post by LEO}
June 2015 ( View complete archive page )
- 10 Things Mom Learned in Homeschool This Year
- The Books That Fill Our Shelves
- My Little Poppies' Picks {weekend wrap-up}
- 5 Steps to a Peaceful Breakfast With Your Children
- 12 Things My Kids Have Learned From Kenny Chesney
- 5 Homeschool Must-Haves
- My Little Poppies' Picks {weekend wrap-up}
- Family Kindness Project {Have You Filled A Bucket Today?}
- The Books that Fill Our Shelves {weekend wrap up}
- My Little Poppies' Picks {weekend wrap-up}
- Foreign Language in Your Homeschool
- Fun Math Resources
- Our Favorite Logic and Reasoning Games
- My Little Poppies' Picks {weekend wrap-up}
- Games that Encourage Imagination and Creativity
- DIY Traveling Journal Homeschool Project
- The Space Between: The Luxury of Discovering Your Own Happiness
- FREE for the Summer {7 Award-Winning Products that Kids Love from Homeschool Buyers Co-op}
July 2015 ( View complete archive page )
- Gifted Children and Waiting
- When Your Kiddo Has Sensory Processing Disorder
- A Musical Month
- The Jungle {a poem by Leo, age 7}
- A Homeschool Day Through HIS eyes
- My Little Poppies' Picks {weekend wrap-up}
- Learn Nothing Day 2015
- Groovy Lab in the Box
- Hangover from Fun
- How to Make Your Own Lemonade Stand
- Homeschool School Room, Or Lack Thereof
- Gifted Homeschooling Curriculum: Pre-K, K, and 2nd grade
- The Books That Fill Our Shelves
- ThinkFun Compose Yourself Review
- Classic Games for the Kid in You
- Teaching Kids How to Shower {Yes, this just happened}
- 10 CREATIVE WAYS TO KEEP READING AND WRITING SKILLS SHARP THIS SUMMER
- The Books That Fill Our Shelves
- Why I Want CHICKENS
- My Little Poppies' Picks {weekend wrap-up}
- Falter-Filled Days
- Pants are Non-Negotiable: A Letter to My 3-Year-Old
- SKYBRARY by Reading Rainbow {review and a giveaway!}
- The Monster by Leo
- The Princess and the Knight and the Chocolate Chip Cookies by Leo
- My Little Poppies' Picks {weekend wrap-up}
- A Month of Poetry {Family Book Club}
- Finding and Forging Gifted Friendships
August 2015 ( View complete archive page )
- 6 Amazing Math Games
- Using Games in Your Homeschool
- Feeling Resty
- Linda Love
- Awaken a Love of ASL Using Fairy Tales
- 5 Things to do RIGHT NOW to make your kids smile
- GIANT Bubbles for GIANT Smiles
- Bully Prevention at Home
- My Little Poppies' Picks
- Easy Ways to Foster Early Literacy At Home
- A Month of Animal Books
- How to Get Your Kids to HATE Being Still
- Our Brave Writer Good Enough Cupcake Party
- Getting Ready for Back to School with ThinkFun
- My Little Poppies' Picks {weekend wrap-up}
- How to Encourage Love of Nonfiction
- I’m Sensitive. What’s YOUR Super Power?
- Encyclopedias for Homeschool
- 10 Things to Be Thankful For About Homeschooling
- My Little Poppies' Picks {weekend wrap-up}
- Re-reading, again and again
- Quiet Kids and Quiet Parents
- Homeschooling Outliers: A glimpse into our homeschool life
- History Unboxed: Hands-On History Fun
- My Little Poppies' Picks {weekend wrap-up}
- 101 Things I've Learned From Homeschooling My Gifted Son
September 2015 ( View complete archive page )
- 5 Must-Read Posts for the Homeschool Mom
- Code Master by ThinkFun
- The ONLY Thing You Need for Homeschooling {and it's FREE!}
- Ignite an Early Love of Chemistry with Eddie the Electron
- When Homeschooling is Hard
- 6 Books for Teaching Map Skills
- 40 Sites To Bookmark if Your Child is Gifted
- How to Balance Your Needs AND Your Kids' Needs while Homeschooling
- Super Simple Map Activity for Children
- Map Vocabulary Flash Cards
- Learning about Landforms with Play Dough
- Writing is a Lifestyle with Brave Writer
- Encourage Writing with Brave Writer Mailboxes
- Make Your Own Pirate Map
- Treasure Map Grid Activity
- Make Your Own Map and Treasure Hunt
- Brave Writer Poetry Teatimes
- The Lost Art of Play
- Explore Fairytales with Brave Writer
- A Map-Themed Family Movie Night
- Easy Ways to Learn Geography
- Using Field Trips to Practice Map Skills {Story Land}
- Games that Teach Map Skills
- Learn About Map Grids with Battleship
- Compass Rose Activity
- Homeschooling with Google Earth
- Learn Spanish at Home with Rosetta Stone Homeschool
- Non-Competitive Games for Non-Competitive Kids
- One-Player Games That Kids Love
- Gifted Overexcitabilities: OEs IRL
October 2015 ( View complete archive page )
- NaNoWriMo in Your Homeschool
- Marvel Universe Live: Marveling at Our Journey
- Books for Kids Who Want to Save the World
- Homeschooling with Gentle Guitar
- A Month of Thankful Books
- Behind the Scenes at MLP
- A Basket of Laughter
- Interview with a Zoo Keeper by Leo
- A Tale of Three Readers
- Teaching Kids to Code
- Homeschooling with WriteWell
- Poolside STEM
- My Little Poppies' Picks {weekend wrap-up}
- Everyday Autism by Shawna Wingert
- Curiosity Stream: A Lifesaver for Homeschooling Parents
- This Too Shall Pass... but in the meantime, I'm asking for help
November 2015 ( View complete archive page )
- Make Your Own Worry Dolls
- This road trip was brought to you by
- The Best Sensory Gifts for Kids
- Our Top Ten Gadgets
- How to Make Johnny Cakes By: Leo (age 7.5)
- DIY Marbleized Greeting Cards
- Our Five Dollar Tinker Kit
- FIVE THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER SAY TO AN UNEXPECTED HOMESCHOOLER
- 7 Tips to Help Children Identify Feelings {Plus a DIY feelings chart!}
- DIY Calm Down Cards
- ThinkFun: Educational Games for Families
- Labyrinth: Fun for the Entire Family
- Don't Blink
- Blokus: A Minute to Learn, A Lifetime to Master
- Apples to Apples: Laughter Guaranteed
- Teaching Children About Emotions Through Play {Plus a game tutorial!}
- Quoridor: Easy to Learn, Challenging to Play
- 12 Days of Cardboard
- Gift-Worthy Games
- How to Catch a Crayfish
- DIY Board Games
- How to Promote Literacy During Quiet Time
- Just So Thankful Jar
- Three Questions {A Simple Solution to the Dreaded Bedtime Stall}
- Why I Let My Kids Watch Holiday Specials Before Thanksgiving
- A Month of Math Storybooks
- Chemistry Resources Kids Love
- Inscription-Worthy Books for Children
- Biographies for Children
- Promote Literacy with Fun for Kidz
- Yoga for Children: Tips and Resources
- Illustrated Classics as Learning Tools
- Still Geeky After All These Years
- Washing Away the Public School Mindset
- I See You, Poppy Parent {Recognizing Giftedness in Others}
December 2015 ( View complete archive page )
- Elderberry Syrup Recipe
- Savor those last magical drops!
- Adorable and Forever Confused Song Lyrics
- Children and Random Gift Requests
- Study Christmas Carols with SQUILT
- 10 Things You Can Do To Help the WORLD
- Her Homeschool Manifesto
- A Simple Gingerbread Hack
- EASY DIY Ornaments for Kids!
- A New Monthly Kit Sure to Inspire Creativity!
- DIY Ornament Tree
- Gifted Children and Childhood Magic
- Christmas Sticker Book
- How to Make Your Own Holiday Playdough (Grinchy-Dough)
- BrickSwag: A Monthly LEGO Box
- 10 Ways for Kids to Give Back
- Planning a Maple Sugaring Unit Study
- Christmas, Under Construction: Finding Joy in Chaos
- Calm Kids Down With Doodle Diaries