Category Archives for "Boy Crafting"

Build a Backyard Camper with Your Kids

By Holly Giles | Boy Crafting , Florida , handicrafts , homeschooling

Homemade camper Have you ever wanted to build a backyard camper? I have never had the thought myself, which is why I discouraged the idea with my youngest son Grant. He has had a fascination with campers and trailers since he was very young. Always pointing them out on a car ride and dreaming of […]

Join Your County Fair for Fun and Education

By Holly Giles | Boy Crafting , Florida , handicrafts , homeschooling

The county fair As a little girl, the Central Florida County Fair was always an exciting time of year. My grandparents lived close by the fairgrounds and every night I could see the lights and hear all the fun. We would go in the evening when everything was lit up. My favorite was the carousel […]

Immersion Learning with Bear Grylls

By Holly Giles | Boy Crafting , Florida , Great Outdoors , homeschooling

Bear Grylls Grant was nine when Bear Grylls became a person of interest. He was all about survival techniques and everyday carry packs. Grant enjoyed watching Bear Grylls’s shows and learning from his expertise. Home education for us is more of a lifestyle. For example, we weave learning into our daily lives. And into what […]

The Joy of Self Directed Nature Study

By Holly Giles | Boy Crafting , Florida , Great Outdoors , homeschooling , Nature Study

We love nature study, but sometimes planning it seems to take the joy out of spontaneous interests in the out-of-doors. Although my boys love a good show from the hawks outback or a new bird that shows up, they can balk at a scheduled time to go sit and draw what they see in nature. (yes, those are pj’s, bird […]

How to Make Bamboo Whistles

Grit, Grease and Lifelong Skills

By Holly Giles | Boy Crafting , Florida , homeschooling

How to get a car for free My husband came home with a FREE car one Sunday afternoon. A friend was moving and asked for help and then said, you get a car for free if you want. This car had been sitting for a year at a friend’s house. What transpired from there is […]

Step Right Up to the County Fair!

By Holly Giles | Boy Crafting , Florida , handicrafts , homeschooling

County fair There is more to the county fair for the family than candied apples, fried Twinkies, and the Ferris wheel! It can be used to educate your children and learn new skills. As a child, I loved going to the fair. My grandparents lived very close to the property where the Central Florida Fair took […]