Teaching our kids happens everywhere. Creating a learning life happens no matter how you educate your kids. It's not about "school". Learn how to explore, teach, and embrace this family life with tips from one who is living in it.
A History Road Trip: Memphis, Tennessee
Don't just drive through Memphis, Tennessee. Take the time to make it an intentional stop for your family road trip through the South. It is a stop full of historical experiences that can only be found in Memphis. Check out my list of must-see places.
St. Louis: A City of Free Activities
St. Louis, Missouri - Quit driving through and stop to see all it offers. With many free activities to be found in this city, it could be a very inexpensive family vacation for several busy days or a lengthy week-long stay. Check out my list of favorite free places and put it on your road trip list!
Orange Shirt Day: A Native American Book List for Kids
Orange Shirt Day is a Canadian Day that was started to remember specifically the wrongs done by residential schools. It has been renamed the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Here's a great list of children's picture books to encourage you to start the conversation about Native American history in your family or school.
12 Reasons You Shouldn’t Homeschool
Let's rethink your plan to homeschool. Nine years homeschooling, and I still question it. Every year is different, and I am not one who thinks everyone should do it. Before you make a big jump into this world, let's ask the following questions and make sure you know what you're getting yourself into.
The Best Travel Games For Your Family
What are the best games for travel? The ones you will play! Stock up on a few of these perfect-for-travel family games that your kids will actually want to play.
Oklahoma City: Five Best Family Attractions
As the largest city in Oklahoma, many southern road trips are going to take you through Oklahoma City. Don't just plan a quick drive through. There are so many places to explore that you should definitely plan to allow at least a couple of days in this city. Here is my top list as well as future places to check out.
Six Ways to Travel and Teach Kids About Money
Travel is an excellent opportunity to show short-term budgeting across lodging, food, gas, and even outings. Including the kids in money saving and money spending may be one of the best life lessons you ever teach them. Here are six ways to include the kids in these travel discussions.
Picture Book Illustrator Study: Science with Jason Chin
Scientific topics come to life with award-winning picture book author and illustrator Jason Chin. Don't just read them. Learn about the illustrator, study the details in his paintings, and compare them across his books. Take a deep dive into picture books at a new level!
Learning Math through Family Games
Games reinforce math learning naturally --- so much better than worksheets. Remember math includes logic, planning, patterns, shapes and matching… not just numbers. These are mom-tested and kid-approved games every family needs to know about.
Reclaiming Wonders 