The weather is cooler, the kiddos are back at school, and fall is in the air! It's the perfect time to get outside. As a mama, I'm always looking for fun ways to teach Logan and being outside is one of our favorites. He always has so many questions, so we put those to use! I thought I'd put together a quick list of ideas to get your creative juices flowing. Here are just a few fun ideas to get outside and learn at the same time this fall! Check out my Pinterest board for more ideas! Go for a nature walkSort leaves by colorSort rocks by sizeDo a sink or float experimentGo on a … [Read more...]
Luke: Introducing Jesus – A Free Lesson and Handout!
I have always been known as the girl with many jobs. I could never seem to have just one! Growing up, they varied from helping on the farm, to baling hay, to babysitting, to cleaning neighbor's homes. In high school, I cleaned houses, babysat, taught swim lessons, was a lifeguard, and worked evenings at Dairy Queen. In college, I balanced a job, school work, and elementary classroom experience. … [Read more...]
Nanny Life – A New Year
I have worked for the same family for about a year and a half now! I have seen the youngest two (now 4, 2) hit some major milestones and have gotten to be a part of their growth! I LOVE my job, and am so grateful that I finally get to go to work doing something I genuinely enjoy. I honestly never thought the nanny life was for me, but now I wouldn't trade it for anything! … [Read more...]
Teaching Kids to Be Patriotic
When I was a child, I remember being proud to put my hand over my heart and say the pledge or sing the National Anthem. I was one of the kids that got to raise, lower, and fold the American flag outside our school. As I got older, I went through a stage where I was a little less proud and felt strange showing pride in my country this way. Then, my grandparents came to live with us. … [Read more...]
11 Summer Activities Tested by Kids
So far this summer we have had a lot of fun! We've managed to get out of the house enough, yet not over do it. I planned several summer activities that I think that kids will enjoy, but the true test of an activity or outing is what the kids think. So... Here are a list of Kid Tested Summer Fun Ideas and what "my" kiddos thought about them! (You can read more about our daily summer schedule and structure here.) … [Read more...]