Posts by Joy Capps

Along with the shorter days of winter come amazing opportunities for science exploration and fun. Listed below are activities for all ages (even some for mom or dad!) along with some ideas for…

Doesn’t it seem like just yesterday that we were headed back to school? This year has been challenging, but we look forward to the new year with hope and anticipation. But wait...the holidays…

Not everyone is able to take the summer to travel and have lots of hands-on and new experiences, however, with the advantages of technology, your child can still experience new things this summer,…

There is a crispness to the air as well as the leaves that are falling to the ground. Autumn is the perfect time of year to let the youngest of learners explore the world around them to learn…

Fall Picture Books for Young Children Even before children learn to read they can discover the wonderment of books, especially books illustrated about the autumn season. All the colors and shapes…

It’s almost Father’s Day! Before you panic and go run to the store for something dad most likely doesn’t want or need take a look at this list of activities for kids to do with their dad.…

What does it mean to be human? It’s a deep question but the “human condition is the characteristics, key events, and situations which compose the essentials of human existence, such as birth,…

Why Are Goals Important? A while back, I did an interview with Wally "Famous Amos".  He not only makes great cookies, he is a world-renowned author, winner of several awards for promoting literacy…

Making the decision to homeschool is a big commitment. It takes time, money, and sacrifice.  What if due to circumstances you must homeschool but are not able to homeschool your children yourself?…