Family (Growing Resilient Kids, Homeschooling, Etc.)

A place to discuss growing resilient kids, homeschooling, and other family-related topics

Hey Homeschoolers! Here's a Place for You
Feel free to post questions, helps, freebies, chat about curriculum, how you socialize (now if you can or normally), how TGN subjects are used in your homeschool, or whatever else you wish. This category was suggested with you in mind. HAVE FUN!
Homeschoolers, check in here!
I have been noticing a large influx of newbies who homeschool. I would like us to connect & be able to support each other as we delve into the TGN world of growing our own food & medicine, self reliance, etc. Some say that these things naturally go together, as can home birth & dads trying to figure out how to be at home…
Homeschooling help offer...post questions here
Whether you either deciding to start homeschooling, or now having to school your kids at home (public school at home), or do video/virtual school (the last two aren't actually homeschooling by definition), I would like to offer help to make things flow a bit easier. It is never an easy transition, especially if one is…
Starting to learn foraging early
Here is our grandson. He has tasted clumps of dirt/sand already (so, pre-biotics, lol) & today he tried dandelions & Johnny jump up. 🥰 What a good mom to get him tasting these so early!
Fun with Maps
Enjoy these maps!
Northern Lights Feb. 27&28, 2023
There is northern lights out now and tomorrow evening. We missed yesterday's. There's an extra bonus tonight & tomorrow evening. Jupiter & Venus are very bright together on the western horizon. Tomorrow they will appear only a finger width apart. Planets are usually very bright, do not twinkle, and don't move quickly like…
Wilderness Survival site
I found this site while trying to ID my little pine seedlings. There is a lot of information here. Don't just stop with this page. Here is another:
Comparing objects in our solar system
I had no idea that the sun rotated! This was short & fun to watch. Great for kids to watch!
Teens fundraising & small business ideas
Physical work makes resilient kids, so I figured this question fits in this space. Besides the usual door to door selling of company products for a percentage (this is less welcomed all the time), does anyone have great ideas for kids to fundraise for events? Or to build an entrepreneurial business? I would like to see our…
Graphics charts (Various)
I came across this site that has very interesting visuals demonstrating so many topics. Truly, these graphics cover so much. My introduction to it was the actual size of countries (so, landmass) in comparison to each other. I found that chart very intriguing. I contacted the company who produced it about a map, but I'm not…
Free Workshops from the Outdoor Learning Store (Jan-Mar 2023)
The Outdoor Learning Store is a business that provides resources, learning tools and equipment to schools and organizations but also sells to individuals. They are currently offering a series of free workshops to begin in January of 2023. One is on taking math outside. Another is called Dirty Teaching - A Beginner's Guide…
My Half-Brother Found Me on Ancestry dot com
I posted the following long story on my Facebook page on October 23. I've decided to keep in touch with him and have scanned some old pics of dad for him. Family is so darned complicated. My brother only just got on Facebook, so I'm keeping communications with the half-brother on Ancestry dot com. Besides the two of us…
Surprise soup!
The youngest two made Butter Soup today with purple potatoes. Then when they added dumplings, it made a chemical reaction to make bright green soup. Lunch & science all in one.
My mugo pine has corn flowers!
Yesterday these were placed into my pine without my knowledge. I found them later yesterday, but didn't get around to taking a picture of them until today. Creative kids!
Skill Building School Projects
Here is a really interesting site that has many useful skill building hands on projects for kids (and adults).
Project of the day...what is yours?
This little coop was our project of the day. We got this little kit on a great sale (they are so overpriced for what you get). Normally it was $222, but on sale for $80. I thought that it would be a great learning project for our "builder" in the family. Here is the result. I thought it would be larger, but it works for…
Icelandic Lawn Parade & Sandcastle Contests July 28-Aug. 1, 2022
These are contests sponsored by the largest Icelandic festival in the world, and it is held in my province of Manitoba, Canada. It usually is visited by dignitaries from & citizens of Iceland (which I think is pretty interesting). Enter from anywhere around the world. This is open to all ages as well. Submit your entry…
Those adventures in life
Everything in life is an adventure, some not so pleasant as other but all are a learning experience. I have been quiet here lately and its because life has been challenging, a bit painful but also a time of reflection. Many of you know I took care of my mom for years and the last year has been more demanding, tiring but…
Today was baking day!
There was no cheese in the press, and it is blowing the snow around like crazy outside, so yeast breads were baked today! We watched some Scrumpdillyicious videos on YouTube and the youngest decided to make these beautiful pieces of art. There are bows, butterflies & roses. Some have raspberry jam some are cinnamon-sugar…
Kids' Creative Contests: Chocolate Box
The kids have another contest. They are now finishing up the blueprints. A bit backwards, I know, but it works. 😄 I will send in their entries tomorrow. The deadline is Sunday at noon. I want to share their creativity with all of you. This is youngest to oldest. Cardboard box, beet juice/rose petal ice box, wooden box,…
Entertaining Mom
Hello friends. I may not be on here too much this week, and I thought I'd mention it in case I miss something. Feel free to message me if something needs my input (are there any Valentine's Day songs or poems we could tweak for anyone special?) Not looking for sympathy, just need to share with friends. My 83 year old mom…
The Kid Should See This
Here is a list of unique things to make, do and experience. Their gift guide is interesting too.
Online game for a good cause
This is a fun educational trivia game, for kids or adults, with lots of categories, from English vocabulary to world geography, different languages and lots more. It's put up by the United Nations World Food Programme, For each question answered correctly, sponsors donate the cash equivalent of ten grains of rice to their…
Outdoor Education
A couple of weeks ago, I came across this website when looking for indigenous plant books. It has a lot of great educational material to help you get kids outside with learning projects and equipment specific for outdoors. I ordered a plant book by the Kootenay First Nation. Very pleased with the book and the service. You…
Teaching Kids
It is true that if you go about your day, teaching kids what you feel is important...as in Deuteronomy 11:19, they will learn & retain that knowledge for the day and time it is needed. As much as this is speaking to Israelites to talk about their knowledge & experiences with their children about what God did, this is wise…
Unearthing long forgotten treasures
The kids were out in the pasture today when they discovered something strange poking out of the ground, so they started digging. This something ended up being a heavy horse bit. So, they kept digging and have now found most of a harness. When we first moved here, we discovered a bit of cement poking out from a bunch of…
Hilarious
I spent the evening water coloring with my daughter. I made a bookmark with a daisy on it and added a few ants for fun. She looked over and said, “You should add a few aphids.” Such an accurate commentary on what I grow!
Gardening with children
I am a firm believer in getting children top garden and adding it to school, towns, or any community areas. One thing I do to encourage children to garden is to grow unusual veggies, flowers or plants to get them to ask questions or want to grow their own little garden area Do you grow unusual plants that may encourage a…
Natural band aid
This was on Justin Rhodes site and I thought it was interesting. For a cut, clean the wound as much as possible, ease the skin edges from end to end together. Taking the inside raw membrane of an egg, pull away from the shell and be careful not to touch any part of the membrane that would be used to cover the wound. Apply…
Nature Study: For those looking for homeschooling ideas/help and more
Free Homeschool Resources (various subjects)
This site also offers group discounts for various curriculum for homeschoolers, giving individual homeschooling families across the nation the opportunity to participate in often deeply discounted group buys. This site is open to those in North America. I really have no idea if they have the equivalent set up in other…
Free Advanced Learning Courses
Learning at your own pace, & certificates of completion are included in this online learning platform. It was recommended by Dr. Ben Kim, whom I trust with recommendations. If something here interests you, it might be worth looking at.