by The Galapagos Islands, located about 900 km west of mainland Ecuador, live up to the hype. With breath-taking views and an abundance of wildlife, the islands are a popular bucket-list destination for many travelers. For our family, they provided the vacation of a lifetime. Here are a few fun facts about the Galapagos. #1. […]
Literacy Learning with Folktales and Fables (And Free Lesson Plan!)
by World Folktales and Fables Week (March 15-21, 2020) is a great opportunity to use these classic stories to improve literacy skills and have fun while learning. With simple storylines and appeal (who can resist talking animals and magic?), folktales are sure to get kids excited about reading and writing. Folktales and fables also […]
Conservation and Climate Change Activism
by When I first started homeschooling almost 20 years ago, I knew in my heart that conservation and climate change activism would be a major component. I sought out every opportunity for outdoor experiences for my kids to learn about conservation practices and science first hand. Our desire to make a difference for the environment […]
Helping Kids Build Community Without Gadgets
by Gadgets! Your homes are being invaded by them. Using devices as tools and not being dependent on them is a tricky balance. How do we teach our kids to attain this balance? How do we help our children learn to build community without gadgets? The problem of gadgets is especially visible when attending social […]
Fun in Downtown Denver with Kids
by Before I moved to Colorado I had never thought about visiting downtown Denver with my kids for fun. To be honest, the same was true for Italy until I moved there. Yup, I have lived in Italy. And that turned out to be absolutely phenomenal. It takes courage though, to take that step. To […]
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