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Top 4 Montessori Homeschool Resources for the New Homeschooler
When you’re taking on a new homeschooling year there are many things to consider. It can feel overwhelming and nerve-wracking to think about everything all at once. This will be my 4th year teaching Montessori but my first year homeschooling, so I feel a bit lost. Here are my top 4 Homeschool Resources that have been the most helpful to…
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Easy Three Ingredient Low Sugar Thimbleberry Jam Recipe
If you’ve been searching for a low-sugar thimbleberry jam recipe, you know how rare these wild berries—and reliable recipes—can be. Thimbleberries have a bright, tart flavor and soft texture that makes them perfect for jam, but their naturally low pectin content means they need just the right method to set. This recipe uses less sugar than traditional versions, so you…
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Easy Planet Activities for Your Homeschool Space Unit
At the beginning of July, another teacher and I hosted a space-themed camp and it was a total blast! Day 2 was all about the planets! We had a lot of fun exploring the planets, learning some facts about them, and creating our own! We had kids 5-10 years old and they all found joy in these Planet Activities. The…
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The Best 3 Ingredient No Pectin Black Raspberry Jam Recipe & The New Love of Your Life
If you’re looking for a no-pectin black raspberry jam recipe, you’ve come to the right place! Black raspberry season in Northern Illinois was in full swing last June, and we made the most of it with bars, jam, and pie. With about 7 cups of berries still in the freezer, I’m considering another pie or maybe some mini pies next.…
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How to Start a Small Garden That Will Thrive
Starting a garden can seem really intimidating, especially if you’re a newbie (like me) and you don’t have a whole lot of space (also like me). I live in a small townhome with a teeny tiny backyard, but I wanted to have a garden for my daughter and me to learn and explore in. So, we built ourselves a small…
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The Best & Most Simple Black Raspberry Bars That You’ll Crave All Year Long—Watch Out for Those Thorns!
Man, do I LOVE black raspberries! Tiny and seedy little raspberries were graciously planted by the birds in my hometown in Illinois. This summer, we got the surprise of the year when we were walking in the back of my MIL’s property and found a TON of black raspberry bushes. I think we found a new section of bushes every…
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Moon Activities from Space Camp that are Fun & Easy
This week was Space Camp for us and we did a lot of activities that kept our campers busy and having fun learning a bit about space. The first day of camp was about the moon so we chose two activities to do! One of the activities was an orbiting project so the kids could see how the moon orbits…
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Easy American Fruit Flag Skewers and Fun 4th of July Activities
American fruit flag skewers are a simple, fun, and festive way to celebrate the 4th of July with your kids — especially if you’re looking for a last-minute holiday activity that involves food and a little creativity. I’ll be honest, I’m usually scrambling for ideas right before a holiday hits. The 4th tends to sneak up on me, and between…
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Beach Wine Bottle Decor
I was so excited to get into my creative side a few days ago and make these adorable beach-themed wine bottle decorations. They are so cute and super easy to make. And the best part might be the first step — you must drink the wine before you can do the upcycling craft! 😆 If you’re into long explanations (and…
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Freedom Within Limits — The Idea of Rights, Responsibilities, & Freedoms in Montessori
A common misconception about Montessori classrooms is that students get to run free. That they get to do WhAtEvEr they want to do in the classroom. Many people think that Montessori = Freedom, but it’s not that simple. I am not disagreeing, there is a LOT of freedom in the Montessori classroom at home. The real Montessori way of thinking is…
