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At the beginning of each school year, my students, homeschooler, and I create a Writing Territories List.* I want them to begin the year by setting intentions for themselves, not as students, but as writers. I always create a Writing Territories list with them. I use my list to offer ideas and to share pieces […]
One of my family’s favorite vacations took us inside The Little House on the Prairie series. My hope that our family could share a story together and see it come to life felt a little risky. I wasn’t sure if everyone would be interested or if the places we were heading would be worth the […]
What mother doesn’t love a poem from a child they love. I’d take one any day. Don’t get me wrong, pasta necklaces, coupon books, and playdough projects are sweet, but a poem is something to keep forever. There are all sorts of ways to create a Mother’s Day poem. Below you’ll find prompts for kids of […]
My youngest wants to know how to tell time. We practice by playing a clock game she enjoys, rotate paper hands around a cardboard clock she’s made, determine which number is being called forth by the little hand. It’s a milestone, learning how to tell time, like tying shoes and learning how to read. She’s […]
“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives,”~ Annie Dillard Grab your free copy of Create a Family Rhythm here I’m often struck by Dillard’s words; the simple reminder every minute and hour eventually adds up to a life. Looking back at yesterday, last year, or even just an hour […]
In need of a fun family getaway? One of my family’s favorite places to visit is Saint Louis, Missouri. This kid-friendly city offers countless opportunities for families to enjoy time together indoors and out. Family fun in Saint Louis is seriously everywhere! Affiliate links are included in this post for your convenience. See my disclosure for […]
My children became interested in cooking when they realized if they learned to bake, we’d have more sweets in the house. While I enjoy cooking, baking is not my favorite pastime. However, our time in the kitchen quickly became a priority when the more I said yes to baking, the more I watched my children […]
Many of my family’s best times together have been on a trail. We’ve walked through the seasons with children in packs on backs, watched little legs eager to forge ahead, stopped for seconds and hours while they explored every nook and cranny. Through creeks and meadows with one who likes to lag behind and one intent on […]
