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Dinosaur Dig Activity

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  Do your kids love dinosaurs? My children were recently reminiscing of a time they were junior Paleontologists. If you are studying dinosaurs or just looking for an activity for a rainy day, this is a fun project!! Fill a large plastic tub with sand. I know the thought of an indoor sandbox sound like […]

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How To Plan A Gravestone Rubbing Field Trip

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How to plan a gravestone rubbing field trip. A local cemetery may seem an odd place to visit, but it is a unique way to explore history and capture images through gravestone rubbings.

During a recent trip to my small hometown, I took my kids to visit some of our families grave sites at the local cemetery. I know it may seem an odd destination for an outing. I have always been intrigued by cemeteries, where the rows of headstones hold vast stories and history. I was surprised […]

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A Lesson In Listening

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Getting children to listen and follow directions can be challenging. Too often I find myself having to repeat directions, and provide constant monitoring to make sure directions are carried out. Recently, I was delighted to find an art project that held the hope of a listening lesson. What I expected to be a short lesson […]

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Handmade String Art

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We have had some busy weeks beginning our homeschool year and fall activities. As we are beginning to settle into routine enough to let out a sigh, I suddenly noticed fall is fading and there are only SIX more weeks until Christmas!!! Now is the perfect time to start planning Christmas projects. Homemade gifts make […]

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Summer Activities To Find In Your Community

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With summer sunshine comes the anticipation of endless playtime and activities. Although I like to give my kids plenty of time for free play, I also plan and schedule some budget friendly activities.

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Seattle Attractions ~ Homeschool Style

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We have enjoyed a trip to Seattle and taken in a number of kid friendly attractions. The littles thought they were enjoying some school free days, but decided our outings were more like amazing field trips.

Filed Under: Family, Homeschool Tagged With: Association of Science-Technology Centers, Family, Homeschool, nature, Seattle, the Association of Children’s Museums, travel

Busy Bags for Busy Little Bear

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Getting through a school day, and maintaining harmony, can often prove challenging.  Add in a busy preschooler who becomes under-challenged, and chaos often ensues. That was the scene at my house last week. Regardless of the many activities I rotate through Little Bear’s work boxes, she was in need of some new busy bags. All […]

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Valentine Lessons In Love

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Valentine Lessons In Love

I have come to recognize boys don’t naturally exhibit displays of love. Their assignment for the week was to write a daily message for each sibling of why they loved them.

Filed Under: family & parenting, Homeschool Tagged With: 1 corinthians 13, faith, Family, love languages, valentines day

Project Guinea Pigs

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I was sure an opportunity for learning had fallen into our laps. We agreed to let the boys get a new pet if they did some research.

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Beating the back to school blues with Friday fun

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The beginning of a new year marks the end of our holiday break. Is anyone experiencing resistance in resuming a back to school routine?? I have to admit, the resistance in our house is not only from the littles. With the turn our holiday took, I’m struggling to get back into routine. Having made no […]

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