Category: parenting

childhood, curriculum, education, homeschooling, kids, lifestyle, parenting, play, teach

Book Kits For Family Read Aloud Time

Anna Knaub

The post discusses the importance of read-alouds in homeschool settings, emphasizing their role in engaging children of different ages. The author shares personal experiences of finding creative ways to keep younger children involved while reading, such as creating themed "kits" based on classic stories like The Secret Garden and Anne of Green Gables. These kits combine books, cookbooks, posters, and devotionals to foster interactive and enjoyable family reading experiences. The author invites suggestions for more book kits to explore.

childhood, education, homeschooling, kids, lifestyle, parenting, Uncategorized

Maximizing Outdoor Learning: 500+ Hours of Education Outdoors

Anna Knaub

The author reflects on spending over 600 hours outdoors with their children, blending education with nature. They highlight practical tips like using a milk crate for school supplies and chalk for creative learning activities, such as city planning and math. Nature journals and family walks further enrich their educational experiences.

birthday, kids, parenting

And Then We Were 3…

Anna Knaub

On December 19th we partied 3x over to celebrate Athena turning 3! For her second birthday, initially we all got hit with a 24hr plague. I rescheduled, and we got snow. We ended up not having any kind of birthday party for her last year.😭 This year was already a crap show, but I was… Continue reading And Then We Were 3…

education, homeschooling, kids, parenting, play

Home Zoo

Anna Knaub

If you are like us, you've had a lot of boxes delivered the last few months. Mostly because going out with a toddler and pregnant is not typically my idea of fun. As winter and colder weather tip-toes closer, this is a perfect indoor activity. If you're anything like us, your child probably has near… Continue reading Home Zoo

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Anna Vance Paper Co Planner

Anna Knaub

I'm honestly not quite sure how I came across Anna's Instagram. But somehow I did, and it's been LIFE CHANGING. Sometime over the winter, as I began looking into homeschooling, becoming an evaluator in PA, etc, I found her profile. We chatted here and there and found we had quite a bit in common. Fast… Continue reading Anna Vance Paper Co Planner