As we get ready to DIVE into 2025 – some of Mi Families and my family members are reflecting back on the fun had throughout 2024. Below are pics from the last half of this past years classes, field trips,…
As we get ready to DIVE into 2025 – some of Mi Families and my family members are reflecting back on the fun had throughout 2024. Below are pics from the last half of this past years classes, field trips,…
I thought we were still in the middle of the summer – so I was surprised to get messages asking what fall programs are planned. Then I realized next week is August and fall programs start in just over a…
Halloween treats led to lessons about healthy “foods from the farm” and the work of farmers, chefs, dentists and doctors to keep us healthy. Health-ful occupations led to help-ful occupations and jobs of the hero’s that help keep us safe. Children…
Fall is flying by. October is over and with it the Halloween hustle for candy. Many homes still report an abundance of candy and parents debate letting kids eat at their own will or distributing it slowly or trashing it…
My maternity leave is coming to an end. Although most mommies take a longer break, most mommies don’t get to do most of their work from home … with their baby and big kids at home too! I love the…
Sorry I haven’t posted in awhile – I have a good excuse though – a new baby has taken up a lot of my time! From bed rest from pregnancy complications to bed rest from delivery complications I haven’t been able…
Adventure Academy is taking a summer break as I await the arrival of our family’s next lil’ adventurer. We will re open for child care and tutor time services next fall ~ and are currently enrolling tots to preteens (Discovery…
Most of our local school districts are on Spring Break this week, which means many parents are starting to plan summer break! I’ve been getting lots of requests for summer care and tutoring services, but due to our baby girl’s…
Mother Goose Time suggests topics for their blog ambassadors (like myself) to discuss. This month we’ve been sharing thoughts on “Individualizing Instruction” regarding our students interests, developmental levels, learning styles and “adapting for inclusion.” During a discussion on inclusion I was surprised how many…
While facilitating provider trainings at centers and schools I’m often told how “individualized” their program is. Yet during observations I feel that many teachers and caregivers are individualizing their classrooms for their own needs and goals. Often their own instruction…