One of the first things most people say when they walk into our house for the first time is "WHERE did you get that door?" Let me take you back two years ago to when we moved into our current home, gutted it and began the process of piecing it back together ourselves. During demo…
This week we studied ocean zones while following the Classical Conversations Cycle 1 Week 19 curriculum - and to add an extra element of fun, we also studied the Intertidal Zone. Did you know that the Intertidal Zone is one of the harshest environments on earth? It's true. Animals who live there have to withstand extreme variations…
Continue reading ➞ DIY Tide Pool – Ocean Science Activity for Kids
Science We did a lot for science this week, since we LOVE learning about the ocean. Ocean Layers ActivityThis was a great way to visualize the epipelagic, mesopelagic, bathypelagic and abyssopelagic layers they learned about at CC. Learn how to do it here. Tide Pool Sensory PlayIf you've been around here for any length of…
Continue reading ➞ Classical Conversations Cycle 1 Week 19 Activities + Resources
This week in Classical Conversations (Cycle 1), we learned about the layers of the oceans, or ocean zones. This was a simple and fun activity that required minimal effort and supplies you probably already have lying around. (We got the idea from this book) First, gather 5 clear cups or jars and line them up…
Activities Types of ocean floor cut and paste worksheet A great way to visualize the types of ocean floor! Ocean floor sand and water sensory play My high-sensory-needs little one especially enjoyed this one! We used a simple storage container, Kinetic sand (this stuff is amazing!!!), some seashells and mini ocean animals to set the…
Continue reading ➞ Classical Conversations Cycle 1 Week 18 + President’s Day and Black History Month
Before you think I've got this whole thing figured out, let me just paint a picture for you. About a year ago, we set out with a friend on one of our very first nature walks at a local trail. "It'll be fun!" we said. Three minutes into our walk, my littlest one (who was…
Continue reading ➞ Tips for Nature Walks with Young Children
Hello again, friends. Last year I first read about the concept of Morning Time over on Farmhouse Schoolhouse and I immediately fell in love. Visions soon filled my head of what our very own Morning Time would look like: *Everyone in their chairs, gathered peacefully around the table.* *Delicious muffins and fresh fruit set out in pretty…
Continue reading ➞ Making Morning Time Work with Little Ones
I have a little scientist. He's only 5 years old and 4 feet tall, but don't even try to tell him he's not a real live scientist. Since I took physics for fun in college (I was an advertising major), I can only guess where he gets it from. Ever since January arrived, we've basically…
Make a simple and fun sensory art Valentine's Day craft with your little ones.
Hi there! I'm so glad you're here. We are just your typical homeschooling, mountain climbing, nature hiking and soon-to-be foster family. 😉 Our house is noisy, our yard is muddy and you can almost always find a lego in our washing machine. Or anywhere else, for that matter. I never imagined being a boy mom.…
