our new homeschool classroom

 

when we were house-hunting last year, i remember saying "we don't need a school room, we can do school anywhere!" i wasn't just being amicable. it is absolutely true! it is nice to have a dedicated area for to keep our books, projects, and supplies organized, but it wasn't a deal-breaker when we were looking for our next home. 

our new house has a perfect space at the top of the stairs for our homeschool classroom. the kids share a desk that adjusts in height so it will grow with them (GALANT from Ikea). they sit staggered, facing each other, in chairs that also adjust in height. the bookshelf (EXPEDIT) along the big wall houses our modified workboxes, textbooks, books, paper, and supplies. the chalkboard and dry erase board easel is on the other side of the desk. there is a big blank wall opposite the bookshelf where i want to eventually put a giant world map. 

i love how this space is lit up with sunlight from the upstairs balcony windows, but also has plenty of light fixtures and ceiling fans. past the schoolroom is the upstairs living room, bedrooms and bathrooms. i love this space and even though we've only been here for the spring semester, it is working out really well as our new homeschool classroom! 

BigGirl also has a desk in her bedroom for quiet, self-directed studies. we often bring our books to do schoolwork at the kitchen table, on the back patio, in the car, and wherever else we land. :) the world is our classroom...we are thankful!

saturday {show 'n tell} + minted giveaway!

hello saturday! i am excited about a weekend with no plans, no agenda, no to-do list. just free time to do what we want to do! maybe i'll go to zumba class, maybe we'll take a dip in the pool, or maybe we'll stay in our jammies longer than we should. saturdays are for saying yes to those kinds of things.

here some treasures from my + a giveaway from Minted.com:

1. Sevenly.org invites Declare to make a difference. click on over to the Declare blog to see how you can partner with Sevenly.org to help change lives right now.

2. my daughter met Niall. ok, not really. but, remember how cool the cardboard cut-out of your favorite rock/movie star was when you were 8?! almost as cool as the real thing. definitely worth stopping to take a picture in the cracker aisle of the grocery store.

3. when writing was comfort to a hurt mamma's soul. a blogger's prayer to write for One reader. "Let me write again Jesus when I wrote just for You. When I let you speak into my heart and share Your Word freely."

4. a GIVEAWAY from Minted.com! just look at those beautiful business cards, Thank You cards, and greeting cards. stunning paperie! and Minted.com has a $50 credit for one lucky winner. giveaway ends 5/18.

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