Sometimes, when we are in the midst of teaching kids practical life skills, pre-writing skills, or just getting food on the table, we can overlook a major component of their development: emotional intelligence and social responsibility. One of the wonderful aspects of the Disney movie Frozen is the many opportunities it gives for emotional intelligence […]
Give Your Children Silver Boxes of Encouragement
There is a sermon by Florence Littauer that was done in the height of the fabulous 1980s. She is wearing a bright, sparkly sweater with a silver box set against a black background, her hair and her nails could be seen from the cheap seats, yet her message was timeless.
Montessori Elementary Planning for Your Homeschool
I’m a planner. What can I say?! I have a military background that trained me to backwards plan to the second which makes me always planning in my mind. This time I’m planning for the future of my children’s education. A little daunting, but I find things are less stressful when you have a plan. […]