Source: Randy L. Jirtle, University of Wisconsin-Madison

"In order to integrate the senses, it's important to expose children to a variety of sensory experiences on a regular basis. This involves lots of movement (for example, jumping, spinning, crawling, hopping, dancing), sensory-rich play experiences (for example, making castles at the beach, splashing in puddles, playing in mud), trying new things and foods (for example, making popcorn over the fire instead of just marshmallows), and even simply listening to the birds chirping. The more exposure your child has to sensory experiences throughout the day, the more integrated and organized the brain, senses, and body become." – Angela Hanscom, Balanced and Barefoot

For those of you with daughters

Stages of Early Writing Skills (Toddlers)

One of the most heartbreaking aspect of screens is the opportunity cost... all those moments of a happy, healthy childhood stolen.

https://redstate.com/brandon_morse/2024/05/30/famed-childrens-youtuber-ms-rachel-invited-dylan-mulvaney-to-guest-star-in-one-of-her-videos-n2174857
We already knew Ms Rachel bad but it's probably going to get worse

Free online home-school curriculums:

Ambleside Online: Comprehensive Charlotte Mason curriculum including reading lists, schedules, and guidelines.
Mater Amabilis: Catholic Charlotte Mason approach, integrating classical education elements. It includes detailed lesson plans and resources.
Old Fashioned Education: Christian classical education curriculum using public domain texts and resources for grades K-12.
Well-trained Mind: Not exactly free but the classical curriculum is laid out in the book if you can find it.
Waldorf Inspirations: Includes storytelling, arts, and crafts.
Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool: Standard core subjects, daily lesson plans and resources.