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May 4, 2020

Should we be reading “outdated” books?

I don’t believe that we should stop reading "outdated" books. I think they are great for teaching our children about history and to show them how society has changed over the years from learning, adapting, changing.CONTINUE READING

Category:Education, Family, General, Learning Life, Reading and Writing

Tag:outdated books, Reading

April 27, 2020

Teaching Through Music – Some of my songs

by Michayla Best

It is well known that putting things to music or in a rhythm aids in learning, especially in remembering information. When I had children it just always made sense to me to be singing and to make up songs as we needed to learn new concepts or to reinforce them. CONTINUE READING

Category:Family, General, Hacks, Learning Life, Life Skills, Music

Tag:children, parenting, singing

April 20, 2020

Expectation: Sitting Still. Why do we expect it?

by Michayla Best

With a shift to more mothers morning out programs or preschool starting at an earlier age there has come another expectation on our kids that doesn’t actually match up with years of science, research and some good old common sense. This is the expectation of sitting still. CONTINUE READING

Category:Expectations, Family, General, Life Skills

Tag:parenting

April 6, 2020

Educational Philosophy: MONTESSORI – the pros and cons

by Carsten

A Montessori education is student led and self paced. It is not “taught” but is rather guided and assessed by teachers. This philosophy appeals to, rather than fights against the nature of children.CONTINUE READING

Category:Education, Family, Homeschool, Learning Life

Tag:children, education, educational philosophy, hands on learning, learning, multi age, parenting, school

March 28, 2020

Putting Together Scavenger Hunts – fun for all ages

by Michayla Best

Scavenger Hunts are so much fun and are so easy to pull together. You can make them as easy or as difficult as you like - but don't forget to always have fun!CONTINUE READING

Category:DIY, Family, General

Tag:children, DIY, easy scavenger hunt, family fun, how to, parenting, scavenger hunts

March 20, 2020

Craft: French Knitting (Toilet Roll Knitting)

by Michayla Best

Ready for a fun activity that also improves your children's fine motor skills, concentration and perseverance? Look no further!CONTINUE READING

Category:DIY, Family, Learning Life

Tag:children, comprehension, concentration, craft, DIY, fine motor, french knitting, handicraft, knitting, parenting, tube knitting

March 16, 2020

Dealing with Tantrums – tips and tricks

by Michayla Best

It can be easy to become afraid of tantrums, never knowing when they will happen. Don’t be afraid of tantrums. This season will pass! You can do this! Remember that you are raising powerful children, and helping them learn to control their emotional outbursts is a great tool.CONTINUE READING

Category:Family, General, Hacks, Life Skills

Tag:children, dealing with tantrums, hacks, parenting, parents, tantrums, what to do

March 2, 2020

Expectation: SHARING. Do children have to share?

by Michayla Best

I am going to make a bold statement and say that I do not believe that children HAVE To share. It is nice when they do, and it is a great virtue to have a generous heart, but I know that as an adult I don’t have to share if I don’t want to, so why is there the expectation that children have to?CONTINUE READING

Category:Education, Family, General, Learning Life, Life Skills

Tag:children, development, developmental expectations, expectations, parenting, practice, sharing, taking turns

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Should we be reading “outdated” books?

Teaching Through Music – Some of my songs

Expectation: Sitting Still. Why do we expect it?

Easter Traditions – food and fun

Educational Philosophy: MONTESSORI – the pros and cons

Putting Together Scavenger Hunts – fun for all ages

Craft: French Knitting (Toilet Roll Knitting)

Dealing with Tantrums – tips and tricks

Some of my favorite picture books

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