Category: Connection
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đĽ A Nurseâs Guide to Sourdough
Thereâs more to sourdough than delicious crust and tangy flavorâitâs a living science experiment and a gut-nourishing wonder. As a nurse and homeschool mom, Iâm diving into how slow fermentation transforms bread into a food that supports digestion, teaches real microbiology, and creates moments of connection in the kitchen. If youâve ever wondered what makes…
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đ Fireworks & Chemistry: 4th of July Science + Art for Curious Kids
This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchasesâat no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting A Bowl Full of Learners! At A Bowl Full of Learners, holidays are the perfect time to mix joy, creativity, and a little hands-on science! This Fourth of July, we brought the…
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đ WowâItâs Summer Already? A Look Back at Our School Year Adventures
As summer begins, I canât help but reflect on the beautiful rhythm homeschooling has brought to our year. From quiet hikes in January to tidepooling on a sunny April day, weâve filled our âschool daysâ with wonder, connection, and hands-on learning. While the world rushes to cram summer full of memories, Iâm reminded that we…
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A Tuesday in Our Homeschool: A Sneak Peek into Learning, Living, and Growing Together
Ever wonder what a homeschool day really looks like? Spoiler: itâs not all lesson plans and worksheets. In this peek into our Tuesday, youâll find flour-dusted fingers, spontaneous science experiments, snap peas from the garden, and sweet sibling moments that reminded me just how much learning happens in the everyday. From thumb wars to Percy…
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âMom, I Made a Mistakeâ: Cultivating Honesty and Trust with Our Kids
This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchasesâat no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting A Bowl Full of Learners! âMom, I made a mistake,â he said quietly, his eyes filled with hesitation and fear. Definitely not something I expected my six-year-old to say to me with…
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⨠Unlocking Magical Thinking: Questions to Ask Your Kids About Harry Potter
At our house, stories are more than just entertainmentâtheyâre invitations into wonder, connection, and lifelong learning. Over the past six months, we spent our bedtime hours reading the Harry Potter series aloud together. It was more than a read-aloudâit became a rhythm, a ritual, and a magical thread that tied our evenings together. Those nights…
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Thursday in Our Homeschool â An Inside Peek
This is the first in a new series where I invite you into our home and share what learning really looks like for usânatural, connected, and woven into our everyday life. No two days are the same, but each one is filled with curiosity, conversation, and growth. I hope these glimpses inspire and encourage you…
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Raising Veggie-Loving, Self-Aware Kids (Without Forcing a Single Bite)
Iâve lost count of how many friends have said to me, âMy kids donât eat vegetables.â And yet, after a visit to our home, those same kids are often caught munching on raw kale, carrots, or cucumbers without a second thought. Why? Because kids are naturally curious. When we stop turning vegetables into a battle,…
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Secrets to Creating Great Minds: What Homeschooling Taught Me About Genius
This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchasesâat no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting A Bowl Full of Learners! What if the secret to great minds wasnât found in textbooks, but in questions? What Do Great Thinkers Have in Common? Temple Grandin â A world-renowned scientist…
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Why We Chose Homeschooling: Learning and Growing Together
A few days ago, after we finished weeding the garden together, I looked up from the soil just in time to see our 18-month-old picking mint leavesâtasting a few, then toddling over to share them with the chickens. Just a few feet away, our four- and six-year-olds were crouched under a broccoli plant, munching on…
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