It’s that time again. School is coming to an end and summer break is here! As usual, the time just seems to fly by. The first day of school/last day of school pics really got me this year. Not that they don’t every year. Maybe because my boys grew like 6 inches at least, so …
The American Revolution: 5 Days of Historical Activities
This time last year, we launched into a week’s worth of American history, starting in the year 1770. Since it was the week of July 4th, I thought it would be a great theme for a week of summer lockdown learning and activities. Specifically, we did a countdown, or timeline leading up to the historic …
A Land Down Under: Exploring Australia
I have always wanted to go to Australia. It’s on my bucket list. Given that it is around 22 hours flying time, I feel like I should commit at least a couple of weeks. There is plenty to do and see, so filling up a two-week itinerary should not be a problem. It will not …
Stick Shifts and Safety Belts
Cars. Cars. Cars. That was the answer if you asked my two-year-old at the time, now eight-year-old what he wanted to play with. He wanted to race cars. We would sit, me or his dad or his grandparents at one end of the hall and he at the other. He would race his toy cars …
Rebranding the Mom Prefix
Given the fact that it’s Mother’s Day and I have a mom blog, I feel a bit of pressure to write a Mother’s Day post. Do not get me wrong. I love to write, and I love to write about my sweet boys (hence the mom blog). But, I feel like I am constantly writing …
May the 4th: A Few Reasons We Love Star Wars
We have to take a pause on the supplement to virtual learning units because it’s May the 4th week. We love Star Wars at our house and we absolutely stop and recognize this day. Why? I’m glad you asked. First and foremost, it’s iconic. The storyline, special effects, characters, costumes, and music are just some …
Earth Week: 5 Days of Activities
It’s Earth Week, so I thought it was a good time to start sharing my themed homeschool schedules given that we started this around a year ago this month. Last year, when the pandemic hit, our boys’ schools initially responded as did many across the nation and they were sent home. For the first couple …
Just One Basket
I can’t believe it is April already. Easter is here! Bunnies! Little chicks! Candy in spring pastel colors! Little ones hunting for Easter eggs in sweet Sunday-best outfits is just the best, isn’t it? I remember when mine were little. Their sweet little hands were just big enough to grab those eggs and boy could …
Sprang
This past Saturday marked the first day of spring. For those of us in North America, this typically ushers in a milder climate with warmer temperatures and seasonal rains that bring forth a whole host of activity. The natural world seems to literally come alive, waking from the peaceful slumber of hibernation, and leaving behind …
The Many Shades of Green
St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow so it’s time to talk about all things Irish. Still plenty of time to fill the week with some shenanigans. I don’t think that’s an Irish word, but it sounds like one to me, so it felt right. Lucky Charms, leprechauns, pots of gold and rainbows. So many options. Traditions …