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I want to share the story behind our Morning Menu

I want to share the story behind our Morning Menu design…

( But first, make sure you follow 👉 @raising_sawyers for all things homeschool & motherhood related )

A clear start to our school day was the one thing lacking in our homeschool. It was a challenge going from breakfast, to morning chores, to math. It made homeschooling such a struggle…

Then, I was introduced to the idea of Morning Menus. But at the time, there weren’t any available that included a place to check in with your emotions, plan for the day & week, calendar work, beautiful art, poetry, and copywork.

So, I created one for my children. I found what worked for them, and what they liked and disliked. I improved, and added to it along the way. After lots of trial and error, it became our favorite resource that changed our entire homeschool day.

There were less arguments to begin lessons.

I no longer had to beg my children to come to the table.

My ADHD child learned how to identify his emotions and was able to have some control over his day by selecting things he would like to learn or do.

We no longer missed out on beautiful subjects like art & poetry, because they were seamlessly integrated in our morning time.

Now, I offer these Morning Menus to other homeschooling families that want to begin their homeschool days with less arguments and more beauty.

With monthly and seasonally themed options, you don’t have to worry about swapping things out each week (unless you want to).

C o m m e n t ‘MENU’ and I will send you the l i n k to our May Morning Menu!

It happens too fast. Not long ago, not an hour we

It happens too fast.

Not long ago, not an hour went by without my children asking, “Will you play with me?”

I know play is important to children. I know that’s how they connect with adults. I know it goes by fast. But I was also tired.

“In just a little bit,” I’d respond.

There is cleaning and cooking to do, work that needs to be done, and a list of tasks that I never seem to finish.

But suddenly, they stopped asking as much. Thankfully, I began to notice.

Finally, I changed my tune. “Just a minute,” turned into, “Sure!” I would stop what I’m doing, and just play. Those moments are seared into my memory, though I can’t seem to recall the cleaning memories as fondly. I’m pretty sure I have a basket of unfolded laundry in every photo from 2013 until now.

I know there is a balance. I flourish in clean, organized spaces. In fact, it’s hard for me to function in clutter.

But instead of trading precious times of play for cleaning, I decided to reduce my belongings by almost half, spend more time outside so the inside stays clean, wake up a bit earlier for “me time”, practice mindfulness, and create boundaries around cleaning up my house & using my phone.

Saying “yes” has created even more opportunities to play. Instead of being hesitant to ask, out of fear that I’ll say, “no,” they ask me to play more often.

They ask me to draw with them, build Legos, kick the ball outside and push them on the swing. They ask if I’ll participate too - not just watch from the sidelines.

As they near the ages of 9 & 11, I know the years of play are dwindling.

Dear friend, I beg of you… put it all down and take a moment to play. Do what it takes to say, “Yes,” more often. If it feels impossible, do what you can to make a way. Because childhood is all too short and babies don’t keep.

❤️

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Are still images even a thing on Instagram anymore

Are still images even a thing on Instagram anymore?

Today, I’m gathering all of our favorite spring learning materials for our homeschool and it’s getting me so excited for nature study.

We love the beautiful poems, handicrafts and hands-on experiments from @treehouse_schoolhouse Spring Nature Study.

With nature study, comes nature journaling which is something near and dear to my heart.

I get so excited pulling out the wooden boards, coordinating life cycles and counters as we explore new nature topics. This is something I’m relishing in this year as I know there are not many years left of using these cute, hands-on items.

Which leads me to this:

Do cute things with your children now, that you both enjoy.

Play with felt bumble bees, build castles for the peg people and make that loose-parts play invitation that may require more clean up after.

Pull out the play dough, use the glitter, and make mud pies.

I know… when you’re in the thick of those younger years, these words can make your eyes roll.

But those years slip through your fingers before you even have time to use all of the sweet, beautiful things you intended on using.

Before you know it, you’re packing up those wooden animal toys and play dough tools for the last time. Knowing that those years are behind you initiates a type of grief you didn’t realize existed.

So, if you’re in those early years with your children, pause for a bit and enjoy them. Put the cleaning rags down, tuck your phone away and enjoy the little giggles that are in the room.

And know that while this time passes quickly, there are many more wonderful years ahead. The upper-elementary years bring so many joys of their own.

❤️

They weren’t lying when they said that childhood

They weren’t lying when they said that childhood is fleeting.

And I’ll do all that I can to preserve theirs for as long as possible.

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Something essential to our homeschooling is *quali

Something essential to our homeschooling is *quality* rest.

That’s why we love Mary Ruth’s Liquid Nighttime Multimineral.

This multimineral contains multiple vitamins and minerals your body needs to support normal sleep regulation, healthy stress levels, and relaxation.

Everyone in our family enjoys it - and it has increased our sleep quality tremendously.

I love its convenient new size (making it easy to store in the refrigerator), and that it contains NO melatonin.

You can find this linked in my Amazon Storefront or directly on the Mary Ruth’s website! Use code MROSAWYERS15 on the website to get 15% off 🎉

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The idea of morning menus in our homeschool felt l

The idea of morning menus in our homeschool felt like an “extra thing”.

But they have really been life-changing for our homeschool.

Our morning menu covers calendar time, poetry, copy work, scripture and picture study. We sit down together, working through each page, and a sense of calm comes over me. The tone is set for the day & I know that no matter what happens after, we’ve had sacred time together that morning.

#morningmenu #morningtime #homeschoolingboys #homeschooling #morningbasket

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