Tag: education

After twelve glorious years living in Iowa City, I’m moving. My family and I are moving further north in Iowa’s Creative Corridor, far enough...

Some evenings, homework time feels like a battle zone at our house. We are two years into the elementary school homework routine and still...

I could start this post with some extreme, hippie, Earth-worshipping comment about reducing your carbon footprint and never touching a chemical cleaning product again…...

Have you visited the new Montessori Nurtury in North Liberty?  If not, then now is the time! We recently spoke with the director, Lillian,...

Hi, my name is Christina and I’m happy to have the chance to share with you a bit about my homeschooling experience in celebration...

During American Education Week, we celebrate all of the people who devote their lives to the education of our nation’s children. This is no simple...

Today I will be sharing with you 10 ways to create a healthy learning environment at home, whether you are able to be home...

“As a woman I have no country. As a woman, I want no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world.” --Virginia Woolf  I...

The transition from 6th grade elementary to 7th grade junior high is probably the most challenging in a student’s academic career—not as traumatic for...

Hello Mom of 2013-2014 Kindergarteners! It’s an exciting time as families prepare to bring their children to kindergarten, whether it’s your first time or if...