This review is seriously an amazing privilege for me. Actually, this isn't only a review, but it is a product that speaks directly to our hearts and it revives everything that we, as a family, stand for and believe in. So without further ado, here is my review of Under Drake's Flag. With Lee in Virginia: The Extraordinary Adventures of G.A. Henty Under Drake's Flag: The Extraordinary Adventures of G.A. Henty In Freedom's Cause the Extraordinary Adventures of G.A. Henty The … [Read more...]
How to Occupy Little Ones with Homeschooling
Greetings Natural Homeschool readers! I am Brenda from Schooling a Monkey. I have two daughters, aged 8 (Monkey) and nearly 2 (Bo). My oldest daughter, Monkey, is in third grade. Since Monkey is in third grade, she is in school for several hours each day. We try to arrange most of her school to occur during nap time, but on the days that Bo takes a short nap, or doesn’t nap at all, we’ve had to come up with alternative activities to keep Bo occupied while Monkey and I do school. … [Read more...]
Bedroom Cleaning Chart for Children (Free Printable included)
It hasn’t always been common knowledge that toddlers and preschoolers are capable of successfully performing tasks to help keep the house clean. But now, as a society, we are finally catching up a bit more with wonderful teaching methods like The Montessori Method, and we are starting to help our children get on the right path to independence. Preschoolers and even toddlers are capable of performing small tasks, be it picking their blocks up or wiping the table. Messes are part of childhood … [Read more...]
Our Sweet Playroom Makeover
I am so happy that you are here to look at our playroom makeover! We are so proud and we are really loving it. Our playroom used to be cluttered, full of tiny trinkets that made big messes and toys that never got played with. It was exhausting to go these two routes to get it cleaned: 1. Nag and nag to get it all picked up or 2. Take forever to get it cleaned and organized myself … [Read more...]
Spanish Lessons: My Favorite Things “Mis Cosas Favoritas”
Here is a set of some fun and easy Spanish lessons for your little ones. Lesson 1 As a review, we started out singing the numbers song in Spanish using sign language. Materials for this simple craft: - Heavy Weight Construction Paper or White Card Stock - Washable Markers - Spanish book with shapes, numbers, colors, etc. I used My Big Book of Spanish Words Steps on how to make the craft: 1. Take a white sheet of construction paper, fold it into three columns (making it … [Read more...]
Fun Interview with Deb Chitwood from Living Montessori Now
When I found out that my family and I would be in the area where Deb Chitwood lives, I decided to let her know and I asked her if she would mind meeting with me. I had never met her before and was beyond excited at the opportunity to spend some time with her. But I went a step further and asked her if I could conduct a mini-interview and ask her some questions to include in a post. She gracefully agreed. Woohoo! Now, if you don't know who Deb Chitwood is, she is a very successful blogger … [Read more...]
Homeschooling a Toddler: What 3 Learning Sessions Look Like
Have you ever attempted to homeschool a toddler? If you have, you have probably realized how they are extremely tactile, how they love to explore new and exciting things and how they have a short attention span. To maximize this precious one-on-one time with them, it is important to focus on one thing and one thing only: flexibility. With toddlers, as with infants and newborns, it doesn't matter how prepared you are or how much you have planned for this time. It will happen in their time and … [Read more...]
Our Chore Chart Routine (Preschool)
I hope this chore charts post helps you get your thoughts organized and be able to go in the right direction when it comes to tackling chores with preschoolers. Afternoon Chores After what K and I have been learning about how much he loves helping with household chores, and after reading the "Managers of their Homes" book (see above), I figured I would try an afternoon chore chart. I consulted websites that cited chores that were age appropriate (this one included) and came up with a list. I … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Applesauce Recipe to make with your children
My favorite time of year, hands down, is Fall. The change of season, the change of weather, the crisp sweater feel, the leaves, the smells...and the spices, oh yes, the spices! I love cinnamon and I am so excited to share with you a delicious recipe that not only children will enjoy, but it is healthy and they can actually help you make. … [Read more...]
Applesauce and Other Fall Recipes to Make with Children
My favorite time of year, hands down, is Fall. The change of season, the change of weather, the crisp sweater feel, the leaves, the smells...and the spices, oh yes, the spices! I love cinnamon and I am so excited to share with you a delicious recipe that not only children will enjoy, but it is healthy and they can actually help you make. I have a super amazing bonus, you will enjoy 17+ recipes that you can make with your children this Fall (or any time of year) in this wonderful … [Read more...]
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