Payne beautifully explains how fewer toys lead to deeper play. I’ve seen this firsthand with my own children—every time we clean up and the room is fresh and free of clutter it invites them to hours of play. This book was a great reminder to keep curating our space, making sure it fosters play and connection rather than distraction and overwhelm.

When I think about the moments that feel most meaningful, they are never the hurried ones. They are the ones where time felt expansive—where we were present. The unhurried mornings with warm tea and candlelight. The afternoons spent following a thread of curiosity, whether in a book, an art project, or a nature discovery.

Slowness is a gift, not an indulgence. And yet, it takes courage to embrace it in a world that celebrates speed.

The books are a must-read classics and they are perfect for preschoolers and early elementary children, offering humor, rhythm, and a delightful lesson about brains over brawn. We have read them over and over again.

These toddler-friendly gems are full of fun, learning, and giggles—perfect for tiny hands and curious minds! My oldest really enjoyed them and now my youngest have started reading them.

The Brave Learner was one of the very first books I ever read about homeschooling — I hadn’t completely convinced myself yet, about if this was the way to go for our family or if I thought I could do it. Then I read this book and I was totally reassured that everything was going to be OK and I most definitely could do it.

I love the fall and I love poetry — so what is better or more hyggeligt than to snuggle up under a blanket with my two girls and dive into these two books of poetry. Both are excellent for kids and so cute and cozy.

I have always loved fairy tales, to me fairytales have such a deep almost dreamlike feel over them. Fairy tales are a corner stone in our homeschool especially in the elementary years. In homeschooling I often use fairy tales to stimulate creativity and help develop a rich imagination.