The following is a post from contributing writer Colleen Kessler. Spring is finally showing its face around here in the form of daffodils and crocuses. Is it getting warmer where you are yet? After being cooped up for so long, we’re ready to hit the yard, trails, and fields and immerse ourselves in nature. I’ll admit that, [...]
St. Patrick’s Day Fun
February 20, 2013 by 2 Comments
The following is a post from contributing writer Colleen Kessler. St. Patrick’s Day is almost here. Do you have plans to celebrate with your kids? We love this day of leprechauns, green, shamrocks, rainbows, and St. Patrick. In fact, every year a pesky “leprechaun” visits our home and plays tricks on the kids, messes [...]
Scheduling Time for Hands-On Learning
November 30, 2012 by 1 Comment
The following is a post from contributing writer Colleen from Raising Lifelong Learners. Sometimes it seems like there are just too many things to get done in a day, and to make time for hands-on activities is simply a bother. And forget about planning hands-on activities. It takes too much time to find something the kids will [...]
Building Memories with a Thanksgiving Tablecloth Project
November 9, 2012 by 6 Comments
The following is a post from contributing writer Colleen from Raising Lifelong Learners. Keeping the focus on faith and family in the midst of the craziness of the holiday season can sometimes be tough. We’ve tried to start numerous traditions over the years, and have found that they all eventually go by the wayside. Why? [...]
7 Ways to Grow a Family with Heart
October 1, 2012 by 2 Comments
The following is a post from contributing writer Colleen from Raising Lifelong Learners. While we never accept excuses for bad behavior, it has been a difficult few months. We’ve moved twice this year – not too far to see friends and family – but always a disruption to the routine, and we are trying [...]
Incorporating Hands-On Fun Into Your Homeschool
August 29, 2012 by 2 Comments
The following is a post from contributing writer Colleen: As you work your way through the beginning of this new homeschool year, think back on the hands-on activities you did {and didn’t do} with your kids last year. It’s really easy to get caught up in the trap of “just getting through” the subjects, and [...]
