We had such a great time at Barn Days this week! For team building, we played a compass navigation game, and we read The Tree Lady, the true story of Kate Sessions, a pioneer and activist who transformed her city with trees.
For stewardship, we spread sunflower seeds, cleaned eggs, turned compost, and played with the goats, sheep, and pig. The chickens are back to laying, which is exciting!
For Discovery Spotlight, we met Cove and Lake’s dog, Theo, who was such a sweet pup! Lake also shared some incredible 3D-printed toys that he and his family made.
A big moment this week—after waiting six months for our gourds to dry, we finally cut them open! We discussed knife and saw safety to ensure everyone was using tools properly. The kids carefully cut their gourds, sanded them, scooped out seeds to save for next year’s planting, and even took some home. Since it was chilly outside, we enjoyed some hot chocolate afterward.
Summer Program: Camp Thrive
We’re excited to announce our 6-week summer camp, Camp Thrive! This program is designed for ages 5-16 and runs Tuesdays – Thursdays from June 3rd – July 24th.
Each week focuses on a new theme, from fire safety and natural cooling to primitive skills, gardening, food preservation, and DIY remedies. If you’re interested, check out our website for more details: https://barnyardmiracles.com
The morning was filled with movement and learning. We played math games, kicked off our running club, and dove into a science experiment—creating erupting volcanoes using dough and dirt. The kids were captivated as they watched their mini-volcanoes come to life!
For another hands-on project, we built small-scale landscapes in trays using sand, ice, and sugar cubes to represent different rock formations. Later, we listened to a Naya Nuki read-aloud, then began constructing Huts & Teepees to explore the traditional homes of indigenous peoples. To end the day, we sang folk songs while using shakers—blending history, music, and movement in a way that felt both natural and joyful.
It was a blessing to see the children so engaged, eager to learn, and filled with wonder. The dream of Little Light Log Cabin is truly coming to life!
Today was the first official kickoff—the day the barn doors opened once again. Barn Days!
It was a day filled with fun, learning, and hands-on experiences. The kids worked hard planting seedlings, cleaning out coops, and sowing seeds. One of the highlights was a flower-pounding activity—where the children learned about the parts of a flower while imprinting petals onto fabric. The rhythmic pounding of flowers sounded like drumming, filling the space with an unexpected energy. It was wonderful to see them working together, focused and engaged.
The farm was alive with curiosity and laughter. What a beautiful way to start this new season!
It’s been three years since we closed our doors to the public, and so much has happened in that time. I wasn’t sure if we would ever open another micro-school—until God told me we would. He guided us to the perfect home to make it happen. We moved at the end of February, and since then, we’ve been slowly but surely working on the property.
If it weren’t for the kind community we found, I don’t know if this dream would be coming true. Today, we hosted an open house for Explorers, a day that should have been filled with excitement and anticipation. But today also brought deep sorrow—my dad passed away.
To say I was overwhelmed with emotion would be an understatement. To be reopening a school for children, to be stepping back into my calling, to be honoring the love of learning and exploration—while also grieving—felt like standing in the middle of a storm, with both sunshine and rain falling at once.
Yet through it all, I am grateful. Thank you to everyone who has supported this journey. And thank you, Lord, for allowing me this opportunity again.
Little Light Log Cabin 