Hearth Magic

"Far over the Misty Mountains cold To dungeons deep and caverns old We must away ere break of day, To find our long-forgotten gold" I am so thrilled to share the first set in a series of Family Learning Literature Guides that I am creating. As a busy mom of three I understand how challenging it is to teach to multiple age groups and learning styles. This year as I have homeschooled, I have introduced an approach that brings together learning experiences based upon a common theme. This Unit, insp

“She remembered, as every sensible person does, that you should never never shut yourself up in a wardrobe.” ― C.S. Lewis, The Chronicles of Narnia I am so thrilled to share the third, in a series of Family Learning Literature Guides that I am creating. As a busy mom of three I understand how challenging it is to teach to multiple age groups and learning styles. This year as I have homeschooled, I have introduced an approach that brings together learning experiences based upon a common theme. Th

“Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It's splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world.” ~L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables As a busy mom of three, I understand how challenging it is to teach to multiple age groups and learning styles. For the past 4 years, our family has created a new way of learning together all based around a magical story. As I have seen the joy and peace increase in our family, because of family style learning, I have desired to share th

Inspired by the book "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon", this book guide invites educators to dive into the world of the story through engaging and gentle recipes, art projects and cultural rabbit trails. This beautifully made book guide includes: 55 pages with: Tips on how to have an engaging and effective book club Crafts and learning activities that can be used as extensions to the book (long term project ideas, like studying silk worms) Ideas for how to bring the story to life as you read

"Over in the meadow in the sand in the sun, lived an old mother turtle and her little turtle one..." Sometimes singing in the home is just a matter of having the words nearby! The more you practice, the more natural it feels to have music in the home. This darling set will help you remember the words and provide a colorful and fun way to connect with your children through story and song. Includes: The lyrics and 10 adorable illustrations that go along with each verse. Print at home on cardstock

“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” ― Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol This Unit, inspired by the world of Charles Dickens, is a one-month long unit study that catches the contagious spirit of A Christmas Carol with its beautiful lessons and focus on the message that giving is the reason for the season. With lessons built around the inspiration and creation of the book, to the stark realities of life for the poor in Victorian England, to the fascinating histo

January's offering includes a lovely nature table card of "The Mitten", the folktale text, paper cut out puppets of the boy, the bear, fox, badger, hedgehog and mouse as well as a paper mitten for them to all fit inside. Also included is a lovely circletime that I put together when I had my own preschool-kindy program- it is tried and true and sure to add some fun and magic to this lovely winter season!

“Fern was up at daylight, trying to rid the world of injustice. As a result, she now has a pig. A small one to be sure, but nevertheless a pig. It just shows what can happen if a person gets out of bed promptly.” ― E.B. White, Charlotte's Web This Unit, inspired by Charlotte's Web, is a one month long curriculum that brings together Language Arts, Handwork, Art Lessons, Nature study, Math and exciting hands on projects that will breathe fresh air and magic into your home schooling experience. My

Perfect for 2nd graders and family style learning, this American Tall Tales set focuses on the life and legends of Johnny Appleseed. "Even as a young feller Johnny Appleseed was inclined to watch as settler after settler, pioneer upon pioneer forged west toward Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. He saw those hardy folks passing through acre upon acre of wild forests and windswept prairies gripped by a hankering for something sharp and sweet to eat. One day as a young man, sitting on his front porch, he

This exciting book centered curriculum will plunge your family into the world of The Wind in the Willows. *This set is for multi-age learning (6-11) * Over 100 pages! *Projects and Activities included are: *Copywork *Nature Studies *Orienteering, First Aid, Outdoor skills *History of Automobiles *English baking and cooking *Animal Life Cycles *Creating Home * Literary Devices *Vocabulary *A variety of handwork and art projects

Delve into the chaotic and exciting world of the Norse Myths and the adventures of the Vikings. This unit study guides you through the tales of Norse mythology with lesson plans, tutorials and beautiful photographs and examples to guide you as you create alongside your children. This guide is easily tailored to ages 8-11, but was created with the 4th grader in mind. Read and recreate the Norse Myths in verse, art and performance Build an enormous Yggdrassil, World tree and model the God's and cr

"A butterfly hovers closely, And then quickly moves away, Swiftly going where so ever Her heart may freely say. A butterfly lowers and rises With the winds’s gusty breath, As if coupled within a dance Of a loving tenderness. The butterfly only knows How it feels to have wings, To kiss the petals of flowers In such elegant flitterings. To have but one moment Of such an exquisite flight, Would be like a dream Where all seems so right." Inspired by our study of butterflies and caterpillars, I creat

Follow the journey of a sweet old woman as she trades her hand picked plums with her neighbors to find apples for her special apple cake. This sweet and simple seasonal story has inspired our latest creation that has 69 pages of thoughtfully planned activities including: puppets for retelling the story, materials for learning counting and letter recognition, art and recipe tutorials, an apple picking board game and apple tree life cycle charts. For ages 5-9

t is mind blowing trying to comprehend how many generations of humans make up our species’ past. Even more amazing is the millions of years of planetary shifts, climate change and flora and fauna that filled the space before humans made their first mark upon the Earth. Prehistoric life was far from simple, at what seems like an era of slow change and growth was really a time when humans were propelled forward leaps and bounds. Can you imagine what it would be like to discover the first tools, cr

The Pedigree of Honey by Emily Dickinson The pedigree of honey Does not concern the bee; A clover, any time, to him Is aristocracy. The humble bee is a wee creature that inspires us with its unbelievable resilience and work ethic. So many lovely things in this world are owed to the Honey bee and its role in our ecosystem. This mini kit has beautiful artwork and activities to supplement or guide your study of these marvelous creatures. Included is: An anatomy chart of the Honey Bee The stages of

Support your homeschool efforts with these lovely and unique flash cards. They are whole to parts, which means that you start with the answer or the "big" picture and then have a multitude of possibilities on the back. This set has numbers 1- 15

Do you want beautiful seasonal art to display on your nature table? This listing gives you access to 24 lovely postcards to print at home and display throughout the year. Images included: Northern Lights, Valentine's Day, St. Lucia, Three Kings, Martinmas, A Swedish Christmas, Michaelmas, Apple Picking, Little Red Riding Hood, Bremen Town Musicians, Little Red Hen, Beach Play, Summer Nights in the Forest and more!

Bring color and imagination into your school or hoemschool with these lovely ABC cards. This set includes mini sized cards, postcard sized and wall display size for you to print at home. I love the way it looks printed on watercolor paper! :)

We all need help remembering to speak kindly to ourselves and others. Self love is a practice that can begin at an early age. These cards can help children learn how to deal with their big feelings and setbacks in positive and proactive ways. It can be the beginnings of a self care practice that will grow with them. These cards are perfect for Valentine's Day (to keep or give away), to hang in your bedroom or school room, or to keep in your child's journaling area or morning basket. There are 23

The Chinese Zodiac is a cycle of 12 years, where each year is represented by one of twelve animals. The story ofhow each animal found its place within the wheel of the zodiac is called “The Great Race”. Learn about the origin of the Chinese Zodiac calendar with this delightful story and puppet set.