One of the things I try to do with Nicholas' Tot School time, is make it fun. He is only 2 and I want to instill in him a love of learning. If he finds it boring now, there is no way I will be able to get him to much later on. One of the ways I do this is by trying to make each week different. We do sometimes repeat activities that he really likes but I try to make ...
7 Fun and Educational Ways to Teach Using Duplo and Mega Bloks
I am always looking for new ways to add a little bit more fun to Nicholas' Tot School time. After all, I want him to actually enjoy his education, I want it to be exciting. Sure, there will come a time when his math lessons are anything but thrilling but for right now, while he's little, I want to instill in him a genuine love for learning and honestly, what little boy ...
3 Family Friendly Thanksgiving Science Experiments
Thanksgiving is a time for family, feasting, and togetherness. Another great thing is that many schools give a day or two off before and after, so most people have plenty of time to relax and sleep off the feast. However, just because school is out doesn't mean that you and your family can't keep learning during Thanksgiving. From bending turkey bones to cranberry ...
How to Start Tot School
Starting Tot School with Nicholas was probably one of the smartest decisions I have made as a parent. The progress he has made over the past 2 months blows me away every time I think about it. In everything from his speech to his sensory issues, I have watched him learn and grow faster than I ever thought possible. Once we decided to homeschool, the next logical step ...
Why We Homeschool
January 22, 2013 was a rough day for our little family. This was the day that Nicholas was diagnosed with Autism. As a mother, I was terrified that my son would somehow get left behind, forgotten because of a disability that wasn't his fault. He was, and still is, an incredibly smart little boy. He can pick up a toy for the very first time, take it apart and put it ...
Printable Thanksgiving Preschool Pack
It is officially fall y'all! The leaves are changing color, the weather is turning colder and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Fall is, without a doubt, my absolute favorite season of the entire year and although Christmas ranks #1 on my favorite holiday list, Thanksgiving comes in at a very close second. Nicholas is just starting to understand holidays and how ...