How I will be honoring analog habits, and the slower side of learning through crafts, books, and home rhythms. It’s the cozy reset my brain needs. . While working on my Personal Curriculum online course, there was an afternoon when I was also thinking ahead into the next few months. In Lesson 2 we discuss…
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My December Personal Curriculum Plans
December can often be full of a mixture of opposites. We are often faced with a paradox of emotions or situations within each day. We can be filled with grief over loss, but then awed by the magic in the season kept alive by those still here with us. Some days can feel heavy, overwhelming,…
Build a Personal Curriculum That Works
What Iâve Been Smiling About for 2 Months đ 5 Lessons to Transform Your Learning Journey . What if these chapter notes and ideas that keep coming to me are not in the shape of a book? That was the question pulling at me. I sat at a small table outside a local coffee shop…
Reading Superpowers: My Book Stack
If your nightstand is stacked with half-finished books and your library checkout list is a little ambitious, youâre in good company! Here are some tips. Reading multiple books at once doesnât have to feel overwhelmingâwith some small changes, it can actually make reading easier, more fun, and a perfect fit for your busy life. If…
Summer Project: Sorting My Bookshelves (w/free printable)
It has become my annual project to take everything off the shelves from all the places in the house and sort the books. I dust, organize, and categorize all the books. I also take the time to set aside the ones we will need for the next school year. (Those get placed in bins in…
Enjoying Summer & Reading Big Magic
This book and this moment in this picture above were exactly what I needed. It was something that felt quintessentially “summer”. Reading by the pool today was just perfect. Like “the moments I see on Instagram” kind of perfect. The kind that I do not even attempt to achieve. The words from Big Magic are…
Quick Ideas to Get Kids into Summer Reading
Encouraging a Love of Reading This Summer – For our kids We can all agree that reading is a great way for our kids to spend some time this summer. I am excited to help you think about some small things that you can do that will make a big difference. Welcome to our Summer…
How to Revive Your Love of Reading this Summer
Summer Reading for Moms As I finish teaching for the school year I look forward to the books I plan to spend time with this summer. I am excited to ask you some questions that will help you think about your reading life. Some small changes will make a big difference. Having a vibrant reading…
Summer Reading – Tips & Ideas
Encouraging a love of reading this summer. Welcome to the Summer Reading Series! With our extra time this summer comes an opportunity to add in more reading. I am excited to help you think about some small things that you can do that will make a big difference. Why is enjoying reading so important? Humans…
Rising Strong by Brené Brown
BrenĂ© Brown is relatable and full of wisdom. When I saw her Ted Talk on YouTube (titled: The Power of Vulnerability) I immediately ordered two of her books. In Rising Strong, BrenĂ© Brown shares her insights from her research on shame and overcoming adversity. This book has been pivotal for me to move forward in…