suddenly, unexpectedly, homeschooling.
What is your favorite gift to give? Would you like to know my favorite? Drum-roll, please… My favorite gift to give, hands down, is a good book. But not just any good book. I like to give inscription-worthy books for children. My Uncle John gave me A Light in the Attic for Christmas in 1987. He wrote an…
I love when dear friends introduce me to new and wonderful books (Thanks, H!). It’s an added bonus when friends introduce me to books that are not only wonderful but also inspiring. Today I’m sharing our little family’s latest obsession: Ordinary People Change the World by Brad Meltzer. But first, a word about biographies. It is important…
Lately, Leo has been losing quite a bit of sleep over global warming. That apple, man! It does not fall far! *Disclosure: I received several of these books at no cost from Candlewick Press. I was not required to write a review, but our family enjoyed them immensely and I believe they would be a…
Early on in our gifted-twice-exceptional-suddenly-unexpectedly-homeschooling-journey, I stumbled upon Shawna Wingert’s blog, Not the Former Things. I immediately connected with Shawna’s story. I fell in love with her writing, her honesty, and her overriding love for her boys. I identified with her struggle and her journey. Yes, we were on different paths, but we shared some similarities and…
6 Books for Teaching Map Skills My kids love maps. You might even say that my kiddos are obsessed with maps. When my children are passionate about a topic - and especially when they are passionate about the same topic- I love to create unit studies. Unit studies are wonderful for: Families with children of multiple ages Those who wish to encourage…
Make Your Own Map and Treasure Hunt Oh my gosh, you guys. Sometimes, the most simple ideas end up spreading the most joy. Isn’t this so true of parenting in general? Just think about Christmas and birthdays. Your kids get heaps of gifts and end up playing with boxes and wrapping paper scraps. Well, today I’m…
