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Essentialism
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I went to sleep away camp in sixth grade, and I loved it. Such great memories were created there, and I want the same for my children. With my oldest being the same age as I was when I went, I’m looking for him to go to one. 🏕 . This got me to thinking... is this a thing anymore? Do children still go to sleep away camp?! Did you go when you were a kid? Have your children gone? Is it a concern with the current climate of keeping children safe? Talk to me, yall.

You know you’ve been at this homeschool thing for a good while when your children show up for school with pillows stuffed in their shirts for reasons you don’t care to know. They’re ready to work, and that’s all that matters, right?! 🙌🏽😝 . Happy Wednesday and Happy Spring, friends! 💐🌱💚

It’s time to get good quality science equipment and materials. These cheaply made items we’ve been using because the boys were little have to go. ✌🏽 . What are your go-to items for strewing or planned science experiments? Bonus points for tagging a company you use that has the goods! 🔬🔭🦠

My oldest loves to read! Check out his stack from yesterday’s trip to the library. 📚Swipe to see what I spotted while we were there. 👀 Ooo wee! I can see us learning lots for a good while from that collection. . My children didn’t always enjoy library trips, but here’s what I’ve done to make our weekly trips much smoother: . 📚 Go the same day each week. Consistency is key. 📚 Let them play on the computers, in the play areas, and with non-book related items, e.g., puzzles. Eventually, they look for books. 📚 Let them choose their own books. I (generally) neither censor their choices nor require they read certain books. Familiarity and comfort has been my focus thus far, and it’s working. 📚 Read to them while we’re there. We pick little spots and read for as long as they’re interested. 📚 Go to many different libraries. There’s just something fun about visiting new libraries! 📚 Take them to events at the library. Whether it’s a story time or a festival of some sort, all of it makes being at the library fun. . Those are just a few of the things I’ve done, and I’ve had such a good response. Even my four year old loves it. Mommy win! Fostering a love of the library naturally ushers in a love of reading. It did for me as a child, and I’m passing on the love to my children. . What are your tips for having smooth library visits? . P.S. I have a poll in my Story that’ll decide what this week’s live chat topic will be. Head on over and vote, mkay? 💁🏽‍♀️

That blur flying past telling me answers I should write down, is my seven year old son. He is learning addition. This is what learning math (& anything else) can look like. Unconventional? Sure. Successful? You betcha. 🏃🏾‍♂️💨💨💨

Benefit #1,796 of homeschooling... you are not a slave to your schedule! . If thangs ain’t flowin’, it’s time to make some changes. It’s all in your capable hands, Mama. You got this. 👊🏽 . Who else is ready for the homeschool week?

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