Our first of many homeschooling experiences!

Happy 2019! It's been nearly one whole year since my last blog update, although I do plan to utilize it much more often in the coming months. So many changes and new experiences have taken place since! We'll start by saying that Easter of 2018 brought us a new home, as we finally moved into … Continue reading Anything New: A Brief Update

Imagine a handful of preschoolers piling into their classroom, ready to start their day; but instead of a classroom filled with desks or tables and chairs, there are hundreds of evergreen trees bending to greet them in the crisp, winter breeze. Instead of posters and charts hung upon the walls, there are real woodland animals … Continue reading Forest School Beginnings: Spreading the Knowledge

It's been a while since I've last written (six months to be exact)! Life has been a whirlwind, to say the least. In early August, we held our breaths and took the big leap from Hawaii to a new place to call home. "A Hui Hou Kākou, Hawaii..." Our new home has had it's own … Continue reading Catch up: Many Changes & New Adventures

Why store your child's extra paintings and drawings in the closet when you can create more art with them? This concept didn't occur to me until I heard about it from our parent/child class teacher. It was such a simple concept, but honestly, it never dawned on me that instead of saving piles upon piles … Continue reading How We Turn Art into Greeting Cards

Nestled between the rolling mountains of Oahu is an absolute gem. Koko Crater Botanical Garden is a 60-acre-long stretch of whimsical nature. As soon as I found out about this place, I knew it would be a great opportunity for a nature walk with the girls! "Look at all the flowers, mama!" My oldest exclaimed … Continue reading Nature Walks Through an Enchanted Hawaiian Garden

What better way to celebrate nature then to splash around in the MUD?! International Mud Day, an annual global celebration on June 29, encourages children of all ages to get outside and play in the mud. The intention is to encourage children to connect with the earth and appreciate outdoor play, and it might be … Continue reading International Mud Day: 2017

Whether it be our naturally made toy collection, cloth diapers or our hours spent playing in the mud, our family is far from "mainstream". My young daughters, Skyla - age three and Willow - age almost-two, hardly ever use electronics. They aren't aware of many cartoon characters on TV. Their toys are made only from … Continue reading An Introduction