I am a new photographer. What I appreciate most about learning photography is teaching photography to my sons. More often than not, my sons are teaching photography me. You see, one thing I have learned over the past few years is that photography is not simply learning how to use a camera, it is an art about perspective and it is about telling a story. This past weekend I went away with my ... Continue Reading
5 Awesome Monthly Learning Kits for Kids
A great way to supplement your child's learning at school, or to bolster your homeschool program, is by joining monthly learning kits. These subscriptions are rock solid ways to get your child excited about learning and cover a wide range of topics. Here are a few awesome monthly subscription kits my family enjoys. This post contains affiliate links. What are your favorite learning kits? Monthly ... Continue Reading
12 Awesome Ways to Learn at a Construction Site
We live in a forestry neighborhood. We can't see our neighbors. So when a family bought the lot 'next' to our property, I knew we were in for some excellent play and learning over he next year. From clearing the land to building the home to the less tangible ideas around environmentalism. There are loads of ways to learn from a building site. Please note that we explore our local construction site ... Continue Reading
Parents’ Guide to Teaching Kids to Code
There is a craze going on. Have you heard? (That was a rhetorical question.) Yes, it is the craze of teaching kids to code and to code EARLY because, well, they are capable of doing it. Here is the thing, though, this craze isn't going anywhere anytime soon. It is here to stay and it is only going to get bigger and gain more momentum. So, absolutely count me in as a parent and an ... Continue Reading
25+ Open Ended Questions for Curious Kids
If you are an inquiry based teacher or parent, these open ended questions are perfect for you. One of my big "things" as a teacher and parent is allowing children to solve problems, to come up with solutions creatively, to think critically about a problem, and to embrace failure as an opportunity. I live by this approach in whatever we happen to be doing in life - brushing teeth, building with ... Continue Reading
9 Fantastic Ways to Help a Child with Science Thinking
I want to nurture my son's passion for science. I don't want to pressure him, or make him feel like I am paving his path. I have been thinking a lot about ways to help him with his science thinking. By the way, we love Steve Spangler's Science Club for Kids. We receive a kit once a month. Nothing can compete with the excitement of my boys the day the kit arrives. Learn more about the kit ... Continue Reading