little wonders & wild thingsNotes on faith, philosophy, and the art of homeschooling. We’re here to help you navigate the academic journey with grace, grit, and a deep sense of wonder. Because childhood should be wild, and learning should be beautiful.
The Heart of a Gentle Education: Our "Less Is More" Philosophy
But we know the truth. We know that a child’s natural state is one of wonder. They are born to question everything, to explore with their hands and their hearts, and to get wonderfully dirty in the process…. It’s about encouraging them to fall in love with learning, to embrace the world God created, and to see discovery as a lifelong journey.
Creating a Gentle Homeschool Rhythm
And for us, that rhythm starts with Mornings with Jesus, a simple time of Bible stories or praise and worship music to ground our hearts before our minds begin to learn.
Following the Child: How Child-Led Learning Can Transform Your Homeschool
As parents, we often feel like we have to be in control of every minute of our child's education. We plan, we prepare, and we outline a perfect course of study, believing that our job is to get them to the finish line of a lesson plan. But what if the most powerful learning happens when we step back and follow our children instead of leading them?