Preschool Curriculum: A Year of Playing Skillfully I love this play based curriculum because it aligns so well with the kind of education we are going for at The Orchard. Joyful, playful learning that is hands on and engages the brain and body in a variety of forms. There are monthly themes and our lead […]

My kids tend to move slower through their curriculum so we have always “schooled” through the summer to allow that flexibility during the year. The problem is, every year when the end of May rolls around we are all ready for a break or a change at least. This summer, instead of continuing our usual […]

Whatever your style of homeschool or parenting, connection is the foundation to fruitfulness. I have found this to be true as a mother, teacher, and mentor. It is the way God parents us. The more connected we are with Jesus the more natural it is to follow His lead and bear fruits of the Spirit. […]