bits of our homeschool

A little corner in our dining room with an inspiration wire and a table just their size.



Some of our supplies...





There are so many reasons why I love our curriculum. One in particular is the classical music cd. If you scroll down on the page you will see it. The description states that "Classical music comes alive for children as they listen to a sampling of musical selections and participate in 15 different activities: painting to music, dancing to a waltz, creating with clay while listening to Bach, Mozart, and others."

I have been introducing one song at a time. First on the list was a song by Debussy. We focused on listening to this song over a few days. Then I introduced the activity, which was to watercolor to Debussy. I gave the girls actual watercolor paper to paint on, which we all agree is much more fun then regular paper.



A book Emma made from our "N is for Nest" series.



A fabulous puzzle, not a part of our curriculum, but great for little and old ones alike. The girls received this as a Christmas gift last year.

morning routine

Step 1: sheet

Step 2: blanket

Step 3: comforter

Step 4: fold back comforter

Step 5: notice a little sparkle on the pillow

Step 6: white pillow

Step 7: ruffle pillow

Step 8: decorative pillows

Step 9: stuffed animals

Step 10: smile


Stella loves to make the bed.

Emma, not so much.

I personally love to make beds, it always makes me feel better. If I have a crazy kitchen and piles of laundry and an unmade bed...well that's it, everything feels like a disaster. But, if the bed is made, things feel a little less overwhelming.

I have put my name in the hat for blog giveaways many times with no success. So I was super excited and quite suprised to discover I won 2 giveaways in 2 weeks! What? Did I mention they were super generous? Vee sent a lovely package of scrapbook supplies, she even included some hambly! I also received a beautiful package from Jeanne at A Bushel and Peck. I mentioned her generous giveaway a few posts ago.

She wrapped the dishtowel and apron up so beautifully!

Here's to blog giveaways and good mail days.