Did you know New Zealanders are the inventors of many modern medical inventions like the child-proof medicine cap? Do you know why New Zealanders are called Kiwis? Have you ever heard of the food Mumu? This year we are taking a virtual trip around the world, learning all about different cultures, countries, missionaries, and more. Our second… Read More
Archives for August 2017
Our 2017-2018 Homeschool Curriculum Plan for 1st and 3rd Grade
Ever have a school year where you know it will either be a great success or a total flop? That was me this summer. I really wasn’t sure how this year was going to go. We usually start school the second week of July, but with the addition of little Kiwi we chose to wait a… Read More
Let’s Explore Australia!
Do you know what food people eat in Australia that Americans despise? Have you ever played Kanteen? Or, do you know what a wombat looks like? This year we are taking a virtual trip around the world, learning all about different cultures, countries, missionaries, and more. Our first week was all about Australia. We traveled… Read More
Encourage Bath Time with Bubba’s Bubble Bath
Do you have a child who does not like taking baths? Or, do your kids struggle when it comes to dealing with “stinky” things happening in their lives and how to deal with conflict? This year a dear friend of mine, Paul Klassen, and his granddaughter, Mariah Kliewer, published their first picture book called Bubba’s… Read More
Engaging Resources for Understanding Maps and World Travel
Do you know WHY we have times zones and WHAT invention demanded their creation? Have you ever seen a globe made? Can you name all 7 continents and 5 oceans? These questions and more were the focus of our first week studying world geography. What we learned was so fun and engaging we decided to… Read More
