make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
In the context of promoting joy, fun and an environment of love, Bonnie welcomes you! Bonnie is a homeschool mom of seven kids, 32 years in - writer, speaker and cheerleader. Meet her cohosts who bring your questions and theirs to the table: Elizabeth, mom of six, in the thick of glorious family life, and Christina, just starting the homeschool journey with three littles. Join us for some honest discussion about how to make home education cozy. Just like you imagined.
make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
playthings: the fun and the problem of toys
Christina joins me to discuss all things toys - curating, storing them, communicating our needs around gift giving and sharing some family favourites.
6:16 - Keep stuff or donate?
10:52 - Giving clear directives for gift giving
16:12 - Rotating toys
19:21 - Best loved toys in our homes
34:10 - When to let go
38:34 - Board games, clean up and creative play
Magnetic Tiles
Melissa and Doug Wooden Blocks
Schleich Animals
Squigs
Engage kids aged 6-9 with fun, screen-free activities from the world of scouting
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