Brains Outside The Box

  We have survived the time chage! As the days slowly grow longer and the soil begins to soften, many homeschool families start thinking about getting outside again (hello to spring in wisconsin!) Spring has a way of inviting us back into the rhythms of nature, we crave the sun on our faces and dirt on our hands!  This year, as I began planning our small garden, I realized how many little pieces there are to keep track of when you're new to gardening: planting times, soil, spacing, watering, harvesting, and more. With very little prior gardening experience, I found myself wanting a simple way to organize everything while also making the garden a meaningful part of our homeschool days. So I created a small Homeschool Garden Booklet to help guide our season. The idea is simple: a gentle companion that helps children (and parents!) slow down, observe, and participate in the life of the garden. Inside the booklet you'll find a few simple pages that can be used throughout the growi...