Guess what, you guys? We survived February, the shortest yet longest-seeming month of the year for New Englanders. And, at least in our house, we survived it in the sweetest of ways! We have enjoyed the most delicious unit study ever! We have been making our very own maple syrup! The Most Delicious Unit Study Ever:…
Homeschool Hibernation
I’m one of those annoying morning people. I wake up early and I wake up on. I used to drive my friends crazy at sleepovers. Being one of those annoying morning people has served me well as a homeschooling mom. I’m able to get up hours before my children. I can do the things that I love, those…
A Month of Performance Books!
Yup, I’m doing a month of performance books. I have zero background in any of this, but I do love to try new and exciting books- especially if they can teach me something new! But first, here’s the back story… It’s February, folks. How did that happen?? I have to tell you something about February, and I do…
Cozy Winter Read Aloud: The Snowy Day
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats was the very first book club selection for our {Virtual} Family Book Club! I’ve loved this book since I was a child and I treasure reading it to my children now, as an adult. We’ve gushed about The Snowy Day several times before on this site. I wrote a post…
5 Days of Cozy Winter Read Alouds
Winter weather has finally descended upon New Hampshire, folks! The kids have been anxiously awaiting New England’s first flakes. They spend hours outside together, building snow forts, creating snowmen, and making lightning fast sledding tracks. My favorite part of their play is that moment when they come inside, all rosy-cheeked and smiley, and ask to…
Planning a Maple Sugaring Unit Study
I’m not going to lie: I almost didn’t survive last winter. Between the epic snow totals, freezing temps, poorly timed home renovation, and never-ending winter illnesses, I barely made it out with my sanity intact. I’ve lived in New England for my entire 37-years and I always prided myself in not whining about winter. After all,…
