The Treehouse

Group Lessons

Study Areas

Bathroom

Kitchen

Media Room

Lindenwood

I remember exactly what I woke up to on the morning of September 22nd. I opened my eyes to a bright, clear, beautiful sunny day. While I legitimately wanted to spend the day teaching- I didn't want to be held captive in a room all day while the last day of summer escaped.  As the students and I began a typical day of school, it became obvious that we were all feeling the same way. One of the joys of our schooling is that we are not confined by strict regulations. While learning is our ultimate and main priority, sometimes God gives us a beautiful day to make learning more enjoyable.  With the parents' permission, we were off to Lindenwood for an afternoon of trekking in the woods, stumbling upon a baby snake, reading by a pond, and studying history.  It was a perfect way to close the door on summer.   

                                                                                

A Typical School Day

Language Arts/Reading + Drama :-)

"Italy" learning about Leonardo Da Vinci.

Hands on Math with practical application.

More studying. 

P.E. Comes in Many Forms

Ballroom dance instruction with Tony Didier. 

Science Lab

Music

There are numerous ways to learn. I do not know what I would do without music. It has the power to bring tears and the strength to encourage dance. It is powerful.

I have been teaching my niece to play guitar for three months. I am surprised to find that notes and chords are not the only things to be taught and learned. Responsibility, determination, focus, and belief are also a part of mastering a new hobby.

Learning Happens Every Day Around the World...

After my high school graduation in 2007, I flew across the world to teach in Central Asia. I lived and worked with an American family with three children.  I taught first and fourth grades and sixth grade science. 

In Central Asia people live within a gated area. It is not uncommon for more than one family to live inside. The family I worked with and the Asian family we lived with were amazing. I have learned lessons that cannot be learned anywhere else. Their hospitality, willingness to teach, and just to be available will always be a lesson I keep and hopefully grow within my own life. 

I also spent my time abroad by investing in TCK, Third World Cultural Kids (Kids from developed countries that live in a third world country because of their parent's work).  I was amazed by how many other countries were working in different ways in this small country. I led a weekly Bible Club for girls called Stars. I loved having girls from England, Australia, Holland, and the United States. 

Spring classes outside after a difficult and long winter.

Asian family we shared living spaces with.

Stars club

I Love Spending Time With Children

Spending time with children is one of the best things, I believe, a person is able to do with their time. A child loves without reason and, for the most part, they do not judge based on appearances or from what they may have heard from others. They come open hearted, ready and eager to build friendships. 

An Example of a School Day

Pledge, prayer

Language Arts

Devotion

Teamwork Activity

Cookies Vocabulary/ Spelling

Lunch

Math

Spanish

Read Aloud

Break

Science

Scavenger Hunt Walk (P.E.)

History