Learning to Read: Rhyme, Memorization, & Phonics {and a llama llama review}

by Meghan // May 4, 2018 // No Comments

You probably know by now, our family loves to read! My youngest children begin their love of learning with poems and rhyming books from some of the greatest authors of children’s literature. I have videos of my oldest at 18... Continue reading →

Homeschool Spelling That Sticks! {with Memoria Press, a review}

by Meghan // April 11, 2018 // No Comments

Memoria Press has been a favorite curriculum in our home; we have enjoyed their Latin program. These last several weeks we’ve been using their Traditional Spelling II with great success and enjoyment! Memoria Press is a Classical Christian Education company... Continue reading →

Homeschool Weekly Wrap-Up {April 7th}

by Meghan // April 8, 2018 // No Comments

The last 2 weeks we’ve spent our days adjusting our routine. I think I’ve said it before … at least I’ve thought it-vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors make reading aloud SO. HARD. I feel like I am yelling over a... Continue reading →

Bird Watching {Nature Study for the New Year}

by Meghan // March 1, 2018 // No Comments

This winter (Mostly Jan-Feb) has been bitterly cold on the farm. Between the ice and wind, we have been inside with very little nature study in our school days. When My Dad sent the kids a see through, window mounted... Continue reading →

How to Grow a Dinosaur: A Book for New Siblings {new release review}

by Meghan // January 23, 2018 // No Comments

With 4 tiny humans running around, you can bet we have had many phases, changes, and adjustments in our home over the last almost 8 years. Adding a new addition every 18 months t0 2 years can be a challenge... Continue reading →

Children’s Book Giveaway & Review: God’s Great Love for You by Rick Warren

by Meghan // November 11, 2017 // 9 Comments

This fall I have been reading so many great new books to my children. One of our favorites has been God’s Great Love for You, written by #1 New York Times bestselling author and respected pastor Rick Warren. His other work includes The... Continue reading →

Children’s History Book Series You Must Try! { a review}

by Meghan // September 13, 2017 // No Comments

There is this saying among homeschool moms and teachers that you know you’re reading a quality children’s book, when you (the adult) enjoy it. That is exactly how I feel about Carole P. Roman’s historical series of books. We have... Continue reading →

In the Reign of Terror Audio Drama {a review}

by Meghan // August 3, 2017 // No Comments

We *love love love* audiobooks and audio dramas, so when offered a chance to review In the Reign of Terror by Heirloom Audio Productions I knew we should say yes, please! What better time to listen to an adventure filled audio drama... Continue reading →

Your Magnificent Chooser: Teaching Kids to Make Godly Choices

by Meghan // July 25, 2017 // No Comments

We were able to review the title, Your Magnificent Chooser, by John Ortberg, illustrated by Robert Dunn. John Ortberg is a senior pastor, author, speaker, and has served as a teaching pastor. He has done a wonderful job reaching young... Continue reading →

Why I Write Reviews

by Meghan // June 15, 2017 // No Comments

Lately I have had many reviews flooding my blog, and I want to explain a little bit about that. There are ebbs and flows with reviewing; some seasons are really busy (usually spring and Christmas times) and other seasons are... Continue reading →