Knowledge Is Power
What is this diet you speak of? Do I need to feed my kid only raw broccoli and smoothies? No! A sensory diet is a list of activities that help your child self-regulate. Usually, children who have been diagnosed with Autism or Down Syndrome will have their therapists help the family formulate a sensory diet. However, I feel that these …
The overarching message so far in this working homeschool moms summit is that you must set goals and be realistic with those goals and expectations. Those of us that run our own businesses know the importance of this, so it would make sense for it to flow over into how we manage our household and homeschool times. Another very important …
Just finished up a Working Homeschool Moms online seminar and wanted to share some helpful links: https://thehomeschoolscientist.com https://practicalbydefault.com/category/homeschooling/ https://workinghomeschoolmomclub.com https://academic-networks.com https://www.homeeducationnetwork.org https://stpierreacademy.org https://www.seuworks.com/optin1665982218850 https://www.getaheadoftheclass.com For all homeschool parents – watch your expectations – don’t set them too high or you will get burnt out. Also, review your expectations on a periodic basis. Your family dynamic changes and your expectations most …
A Former Public School Teacher’s Insight on SEL By: Gracie Ware SEL or Social Emotional Learning seems to be a hot topic these days. Some parents are concerned that SEL is a gateway to bring Communist or Sexual Identity discussions into the classroom. As a former public school teacher that left the profession back in 2012, I may not have …
I watched a webinar hosted by Texas Children in Nature and entitled, “Nature-Based Social Emotional Learning” A few take-aways from this discussion: When we connect to nature we develop a deeper understanding and appreciation and it helps promote our emotional development. Connecting to nature aids in self-regulation, critical thinking, problem-solving, and social skills. If you can’t get outside, you can …
Today’s blog will be short and sweet. I promised last time to show the photos of our cardboard-house making adventure. I must say, when my husband suggested we make cardboard houses this year rather than the traditional gingerbread cookie, I was a bit skeptical. However, he ran with his vision and utilized his architectural skills and I must say I …
It’s 40 degrees (Fahrenheit) this morning! This may not seem cold to most, but it is a welcome change in weather when you live near the Gulf Coast of Texas. It’s actually ironic for me to say that anything under 50 degrees is cold, because I lived in New Hampshire for a bit and would shovel feet of snow and …
Math…love it or hate it? It seems there are two strict sides to the math debate – it’s a necessary evil or it’s the most amazing tool on earth! Okay, I may be exaggerating here, but you get the point. As a homeschool parent, you either love teaching your child math or you instantly have sweaty palms and feel nauseous. …
On my journey to living more simply, I decided to start tackling my Pinterest board collections. Pinterest had become an addiction for me. It started out as a great way to organize my ideas (I LOVE organizing!), but quickly became overwhelming when I created way too many boards. Originally I created boards for the core curriculum (i.e. Music, Art, English, …
The pandemic really flipped everything on its head, didn’t it? I think many of started to take a real hard look at our lives and figure out what was most important. After much contemplation, our family decided to take the plunge and buy a tract of land in Eastern Texas. It is wild and unkempt and full of possibilities! We …