My kids see me reading every day, and they do the same! ✨️ I love walking into our cozy room and seeing them surrounded by books, quietly exploring or squealing about what they found. 📚

When we stop forcing learning, kids actually develop a LOVE of learning. Learning doesn't stop when you graduate. Try modeling your own love of learning so your kids see you can learn at any age. 💪🧠 #learningthroughplay #learnandgrow #childhoodmemories #happierhome

The holidays can be overwhelming for kids and for adults! Remember to take time to breathe... 🫶 #breathe #holidaychaos #learningthroughplay #learnandgrow #childhoodmemories #happierhome #parentchildbond #familytime #proactiveparenting #homeschoollife #peacefulhome

Be kind and love each other well. It really is that simple. When my kids do something kind for someone in our family, they color in the heart of that person on this chart. We celebrate the moments we loved each other well 💕 #kindclub #kindnesscounts #lovewell

Who cares what everyone else is doing? Christmas can be as simple as you want it to be. 🫶 #christmas #learnandgrow #childhoodmemories #happierhome #parentchildbond #familytime #proactiveparenting #homeschoollife #peacefulhome

Curiosity leads to learning, and having a cozy space to do it makes learning even more inviting! 🥰 #learningthroughplay #learnandgrow #childhoodmemories #happierhome #parentchildbond #familytime #proactiveparenting #homeschoollife #peacefulhome

Did you know a German choirmaster first used candy canes as a pacifier for kids when they became fussy while watching a Christmas pageant in the 1670s? Did you know the red represents the blood Jesus shed on the cross and the white represents his life without sin?

Did you know ornaments were first used on a tree in medieval Europe to decorate a "paradise tree" for an Adam and Eve play? Did you know Martin Luther was the first person to decorate a tree with candles to replicate the beautiful starry night sky?

We went to a live Bethlehem experience this week, which brought the story to life for our kids! 🌟 The actors took us through what it was like traveling to Bethlehem on the night Jesus was born. We spotted the star and loved experiencing it in person!

During these early years, you'll find my kids being far from still, being noisy, and playing all day. And I encourage that. Childhood is short. Why does society try to rush it and make them into little adults too quickly? 🤔 #cherishchildhood #learningthroughplay

Why do we decorate Christmas trees? What's with the star? Who was the first Santa? Why were candy canes first used? I'll be teaching our kids the true meaning of all things Christmas this month! Each day we'll learn about one of them (and share them here with you!)

Playing leads to the sweetest learning time ✨️ #learningthroughplay #learnandgrow #childhoodmemories #happierhome #parentchildbond #familytime #proactiveparenting #homeschoollife #peacefulhome

Puzzles aren't just pieces; they're pathways to problem-solving, creativity, and endless fun! 🌈✨ Let the puzzle playtime begin! 🚀👦👧 #LearningThroughPlay #PuzzleFun #KidsEducation #learnandgrow #childhoodmemories #happierhome #parentchildbond #familytime #proactiveparent

Spending time in nature soothes our souls 🏞 #nature #learnandgrow #childhoodmemories #happierhome #parentchildbond #familytime #proactiveparenting #homeschoollife #peacefulhome

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what this tells me about his learning style ⬇️ My son has a creative, mechanical mind and I love watching what he does and creates each day when he plays (and eats 😂) I know what happens to kids like him in school because that's who filled my classroom every single year.

📚✨ Spark imagination! I love encouraging kids to create their own stories inspired by the illustrations. 🎨📖 Let imaginations run wild and watch those early reading skills bloom! 🚀👧🧒 #StorytellingAdventures #KidsLitCreativity

She loves getting dressed by herself so much that she does it a few times per day. The best part? I'm not involved since she can reach it now. My job has shifted to celebrating this cutie when I see her being independent. 🥰 #independentkids #learnandgrow #childhoodmemories

Highlight positive behavior and kindness in your home with this cozy conversation before bedtime 🥰 #parentingtips #childhoodmemories #childdevelopment #happierhome #parentchildbond #familytime #proactiveparenting #goodbehavior #kindness #homeschoollife

My husband was wondering why I didn't send a permission slip home before the field trip 😂 Comment "Yes" if you'd want the template I created to organize my weekly themes and field trips. Adventures help all kids learn. You can do this whether you homeschool or not. 🙃