Movement for a Calm Day September 19, 2025Nikki Thomas and Emily Bell Movement for a Calm Day Some days, our children wake up brimming with energy! Other days, they might feel sluggish or out of sorts. As homeschool moms and teachers, we...
Why Crossing the Midline Is So Important for Kids (and Why Neurodivergent Students Especially Benefit) September 17, 2025Nikki Thomas and Emily Bell Why Crossing the Midline Is So Important for Kids (and Why Neurodivergent Students Especially Benefit) If you’ve ever watched a child reach across their body to grab a toy, kick...
Why Swedish Drill Matters for Executive Functioning and Neurodivergent Learners September 17, 2025Nikki Thomas and Emily Bell Why Swedish Drill Matters for Executive Functioning and Neurodivergent Learners In a world where children are constantly asked to sit still, focus, and learn, movement often becomes the missing...
A Guide to Desk Drill February 22, 2022Nikki Thomas and Emily Bell Desk Drill is a beautiful form of physical education that has been buried in archived books for way too long! Promoted by Charlotte Mason, it was originally created to be...
A Guide to Swedish Drill January 16, 2022Nikki Thomas and Emily Bell What is Swedish Drill? Spend any amount of time scouring over Charlotte Mason literature, and you will find a unique term that most are unfamiliar with, Swedish Drill. The historical literature...
Movement Inspired Christmas Gifts December 15, 2021Nikki Thomas and Emily Bell We LOVE providing our children with open-ended toys that encourage movement, play and interacting with others! The following are our 2021 gift ideas that will inspire your children to get...