I've never thought much about grading. When I check my children's work, I note the mistakes, have them correct them and give them a star sticker or a check mark to note that I checked it. I have never seen grades as necessary because I have always kno…

Mali and I participated in the Winter Series Salt Study at Handbook of Nature Study . We attempted to grow our own salt crystals to observe. We used the four kinds of salt that I had on hand: Real Salt (course), Real Salt (fine), table salt, and Epsom Salt…

~Eliana is 37 months~ Mema (Luke's mom) made Elli an I Spy Blanket for Tot School. She sewed little trinkets all over a small quilt and then color copied the trinkets to make a set of I Spy cards. I was not sure if it would be challenging for her, but …

FOR TODAY Feeling blessed for Father's hand on my life. Outside my window... It was 50 degrees and a very beautiful sunny day today. I am thinking... about composting and gardening and springtime and. . . chickens! I am thankful for... 4 wheel drive an…