Why I Really Use Mother Goose Time
As you may or may not know, the past few months have been rough for our family. We have suffered two family tragedies. Some day I’ll write about them, but not today. My three beloved, but highly active...
View ArticleSnake Themed Invitation to Create
We recently completed this snake themed invitation to create, which my kids LOVED, as part of our pond theme this month. This is a simple Invitation to Create that can be replicated without special...
View ArticleGame Schooling Preschool with Mother Goose Time
Do you remember running board races at school? Or even playing Duck Duck Goose on Field Day? I loved those rare occasions when we were allowed to play. We weren’t focused on learning or practicing what...
View ArticleMeeting Beauty and the Beast – Our First Theater Experience at Knoxville...
When I was in preschool we lived in Troy, Alabama. Although small, the town did have a college with a performing arts center. One day Pirates of Penzance came to town. The female characters with...
View ArticleMore Than Beautification – Ladybird Johnson (Giveaway)
My daughter has a penchant for picture book bibliographies. She’s a huge fan of Ada Lovelace and Wangari Maathai. These were not women with whom I was previously familiar, but thanks to some amazing...
View ArticleBirds and Eggs (Sneak Peek) with Mother Goose Time
Hi Friends! We received next month’s Mother Goose Time Preschool Curriculum! This month’s topic is one of my favorites; Birds and Eggs. To give you a brief overview and showcase what it might be like...
View ArticleThe Bunny, The Egg, & The Cross by Nadine (eBook Review and Coupon Code!)
Update: I wrote this post four years ago when I enjoyed using Nadine’s eBook with my best friend’s kids during Holy Week. At the time I had one daughter who was only 6 months old. I am now the happy...
View ArticleMermaid Snack (Mother Goose Time)
My kids LOVE to help in the kitchen. I enjoy having them most of the time. It does take longer to make anything and given their ages, everything requires supervision and oversight. Sometimes it’s...
View Article4 Great Crafts for Jesus Walks on Water
Our family has been learning more about the bible story where Jesus Walks on Water. We have also been focusing on recognizing that God cares about our worries. We started by memorizing one of my...
View ArticlePicking a Home School Planner As a New Home School Mom
My friend, deciding to home school is huge! Congratulations! As you begin this journey, take a few minutes to decide what you really hope to accomplish as a home schooling family. You now have amazing...
View ArticleGetting Outside with Mother Goose Time
My kids are active little beings who thrive on plenty of time outside. All that running, playing, crafting, building, and exploring are critical for developing healthy brains and bodies. Many preschool...
View ArticleKindergarten Homeschool Here We Come
Anybody else have a Facebook page covered in “back to school” photos of your friends’ kids? Mine is totally overwhelmed with first days, first teachers, new clothes, and fancy backpacks and lunchboxes....
View ArticleHow We Include Sonlight Reading In Our Homeschool Day
I have two bright and happy ready to go morning children and one curmudgeon who for the first two years of his life made all our mornings a little rough. He wouldn’t sleep in even when he was tired,...
View ArticleMaking Morning Time Meaningful and Fun as a New Homeschool Mom
We all know what it is like to struggle with kids who are tired, hungry, or just emotionally spent. Aptly named, “the witching hour,” the time period right before dinner is often one of the most...
View ArticleHow to Keep Sonlight Kindergarten Organized (Free Printable)
I love being a Sonlight Mom. The books, the memories, and the learning are wonderful. But, has anyone else found that they aren’t moving at the same rate as the suggested schedule? We are speeding...
View ArticleHow Sonlight Redefined My Definition of Textbook
“When you hear the word “textbook,” what image comes to mind?” A question similar to this flashed across my screen in an online homeschool group just a few weeks ago. My first response? “Boring and...
View ArticleCreate a Sand Cross with Experience God
These sand crosses are simple to make and a lot of fun. They also carry a powerful message. Jesus knows what it is to hurt, to suffer, and to want what one cannot have! He understands and is there...
View ArticleJewel Hearts with Experience God
Above all I want my children to know they are loved by God. The love of Jesus and the many gifts He gives us transcend any earthly riches. Jesus gave His life so that we may find eternal life in...
View ArticleBuild Empathy With Books
Have you read “Out of Darkness” by Russell Freedman? Louise Braille, the hero in the story loses his sight due to a horrific accident he sustains in his father’s shop as a child. He and his family...
View ArticleAngel Door Hanger
A is for Angel A Door Hanger Craft with Experience God Christmas is a great time for crafting in our home. Angels are a favorite! This month’s Experience God Curriculum from Mother Goose Time focused...
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....