Joyful Parenting
Welcome to my blog! I'm MaryAnne, and I write about building a rewarding family life through mindful parenting, hands-on learning, and creative family activities. Learn more.
Read our mid-year review of the the Timberdoodle 8th Grade Homeschool Curriculum Kit, which we received to review. What we loved and what needs changing. Start by reading our initial unboxing post, including my daughter's perspective. Timberdoodle 8th Grade Curriculum Mid-Year Assessment This year we were picked to review one of Timberdoodle's curriculum kits! Emma … [Read more...] about 8th Grade Homeschool Curriculum Mid-Year Evaluation
This geo shape lacing toy helps kids solidify shapes while developing fine motor skills. An educational toy that allows kids to learn through play. I love fine motor skills toys, so I was happy to receive this Geo Shape Lacing Toy to review. Lacing toys are great for building fine motor skills and developing spatial reasoning skills, and this one looked especially lovely. I … [Read more...] about This Cool Geo Lacing Toy for Kids Builds Fine Motor Skills
There are so many fun early literacy activities that kids can enjoy before they start to formally learn how to read! We love these playful ways to engage with words and letters. My daughter Anna loves art. She's been drawing and painting since she was a baby. She is also my first child to NOT learn to read on their own by kindergarten. She knows how to write her name, her … [Read more...] about Fun Early Literacy Activities for Kids Just Starting to Learn to Read
We all know that kids learn through creative play. Tegu magnetic blocks wowed me with their ability to inspire all sorts of imaginative pretend play. My kids and I have always found Tegu blocks intriguing. So we were thrilled to receive a review set of Tegu blocks! Tegu Magnetic Blocks Review Tegu blocks are made out of wood, but their encased magnets allow kids to … [Read more...] about I Love The Creativity Tegu Magnetic Blocks Inspire!
Aquarelle Monet review: an easy way to introduce watercolors and Monet. Using Aquarelle Monet to Introduce Kids to Watercolors and Monet All four of my children love art, so I was excited to use Aquarelle Monet to introduce them to watercolors. Timberdoodle sent us this set to review; it is part of their 4th Grade Curriculum Package. I always keep watercolors in our … [Read more...] about An Easy Way to Introduce Watercolors and Monet
