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Baking with Kids: A Sensory and Learning Adventure
Maja Sofie Kristiansen Maja Sofie Kristiansen

Baking with Kids: A Sensory and Learning Adventure

There’s something magical about baking with children. The scent of fresh dough rising in the oven, the feel of flour-dusted fingers, and the giggles that erupt as tiny hands squish and knead—it’s a sensory experience like no other. But beyond the joy and mess, baking is also a wonderful way to teach children math, patience, and creativity. I love baking with my two girls.

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Needle Felting a Tiny Daffodil
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Needle Felting a Tiny Daffodil

Spring has a way of calling us to create. The colors, the fresh air, the tiny bursts of green peeking through after winter—it all feels like an invitation to make something beautiful. My daughter loves yellow and daffodils, so when she sketched out a little design for a felted flower, I knew we had to bring it to life.

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Behind Hygge and Homeschool – Why I Started Something New
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Behind Hygge and Homeschool – Why I Started Something New

Hygge and Homeschool wasn’t something I came up with overnight. It had been quietly growing in me for a long time—a soft longing, a small idea that kept returning. It grew from the everyday moments I wanted to hold on to. Moments filled with connection, creativity, and a kind of quiet magic I didn’t want to forget.

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Why I Am Inspired by Charlotte Mason Philosophy
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Why I Am Inspired by Charlotte Mason Philosophy

Charlotte Mason’s philosophy felt as if someone had put into words everything I already felt about learning. She spoke of living books—books that weren’t dry, dull, or crammed with facts but ones that breathed life into knowledge. Books that engaged the heart and mind, filled with rich language, deep ideas, and stories that lingered long after the last page.

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Teaching Through Art
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Teaching Through Art

When we teach with art, we are doing more than just making learning beautiful—we are helping children connect deeply with the world, awakening a lifelong love of discovery and creativity.

Through art, knowledge becomes personal, meaningful, and alive. And when we nurture this in childhood, we are giving children a gift they will carry forever—a way of seeing, feeling, and understanding that turns learning into something truly magical.

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Planning Our 4th Grade Homeschool Year (2025-2026)
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Planning Our 4th Grade Homeschool Year (2025-2026)

There’s something so exciting about planning a new homeschool year. Right now, I’m looking ahead to 4th grade in 2025-2026, thinking about what we’ll explore, the books we’ll read, and the hands-on projects that will bring everything to life.

I know things will shift along the way—because that’s what homeschooling does best. Some things will work beautifully, others might need adjusting, and we’ll follow new interests as they come up. But having a plan full of possibilities makes me even more excited for the year ahead!

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A Joyful February
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A Joyful February

February was a month full of learning, creativity, and sweet moments in our homeschool! From diving into fascinating Stone Age studies to celebrating Mathilde’s baking milestone, this month was all about embracing new experiences and enjoying the little things.

We also made an exciting math curriculum change and explored ways to simplify our home life after reading Simplicity Parenting. With so much to share, I’ve put together a full recap in my latest YouTube video—grab a cozy drink, and come join me for a homeschool chat!

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Why I Don’t Follow Just One Homeschool Method & What I Do Instead
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Why I Don’t Follow Just One Homeschool Method & What I Do Instead

Homeschooling for me is a deeply personal journey, and no single method fits every family perfectly (at least not mine!). When I first started homeschooling, I explored different philosophies—Waldorf, Montessori, Charlotte Mason, and had many talks and chats with other homeschoolers about their approach—each of them offering something beautiful. But as I grew into my role as a homeschooling mom, I realized that I didn’t want to be confined to just one method.

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Why I am inspired by Waldorf Philosophy
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Why I am inspired by Waldorf Philosophy

At first, it was the art that captured my heart. But as I explored more, I realized that every aspect of Waldorf education aligned with my values and beliefs about childhood. The more I learned, the deeper I fell in love with its gentle approach. I cannot master the art of knitting and we are by any means purist in our Waldorf approach — but I am deeply inspired by the philosophy.

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Happy Valentine’s Day, Dear Friends!
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Happy Valentine’s Day, Dear Friends!

On this day of love and kindness, I just want to take a moment to send a little warmth your way. Whether your day is filled with handmade cards, cozy moments with loved ones, or simply a quiet cup of tea, I hope it brings you joy.

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The First Batch of Independence
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The First Batch of Independence

Baking may seem small, but it holds something far greater—it is a first taste of self-sufficiency. My daughter didn’t just make cookies; she made something for herself, by herself. As she proudly held out a warm, golden cookie, beaming with accomplishment, I realized that this was more than just a milestone for her—it was one for me, too.

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Mid-Year Review 3rd grade
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Mid-Year Review 3rd grade

As we reach the halfway mark of our homeschool year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what has been working well, what we’re shifting away from, and the new additions we are making to better support our rhythm and learning journey.

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Slow living in December
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Slow living in December

This fall has been so busy - Mathilde is so lucky to be Annie in the musical Annie and she is so amazing with her singing, dancing and acting - I love it! But combined with to many online classes and so many things both her and I want to do in our homeschool we are running from place to place trying to play catch up and this will have to change or we will simply burn out— so a change has to happen!

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I started a YouTube channel
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I started a YouTube channel

It is so much fun — I have never tried this type of creativity before and I love it— everything from thinking about the content, making my bullet script, to making pictures for my playlists using Canva. It has been so much fun and it is an amazing creative outlet for me!

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Date balls
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Date balls

The good thing about the recipe is that there is plenty for kids to help with - Mathilde loves pressing dates through the garlic press and rolling the balls.

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Morning Baskets
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Morning Baskets

Morning baskets has been a stable thing throughout our homeschooling and even before I declared myself an homeschooler. I love coming up with surprises for my kids in the morning basket.

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Accidental Homeschooling
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Accidental Homeschooling

We got more and more into unit studies and lazy mornings and suddenly, I couldn’t imagine sending my kid to school —homeschooling just worked so great for us

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