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Math Games for a 1st Grader
I’m eager to make sure that Henry (1st grade) builds a really strong foundation for math fluency while he’s young. I feel like I memorized math rather than build a really deep, conceptual understanding of it. The Montessori math he does at school is WONDERFUL, but I also want to support him at home.I saw this game pack featured on Kickstarter and went ahead and purchased it. It finally arrived! So far, we are having fun playing the math games. They mainly build number sense and fluency.… Read MoreFor updates in between blog posts, check out Instagram! -
Alternatives to Scouting?
After I graduated from college with a degree in American Studies with minors in English and Women & Gender Studies, one of my ideas for a career was to reimagine scouting to be more inclusive of all genders and sexualities.Now that I have children, I’m looking for that kind of option! I’ve been doing research about alternative organizations.Do any of you have any leads or experiences with inclusive scouting?… Read MoreFor updates in between blog posts, check out Instagram! -
The Park Project
The boys and I are on a quest to visit every park in Austin. We purchased a real map, and we circle every park we visit. Sometimes we’ll be out and about and we’ll have some extra time, so I’ll google the nearest park. Other times, we will intentionally bring out the map, look at it, and decide where to go. One day the boys decided they wanted to visit the “biggest park in Austin,” so they selected Emma Long Metropolitan Park. It even has a beach! (The picture I have doesn’t show the beach part.) It’s such a sweet little ritual/tradition in our family. Living with children is so… Read More
