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A Closer Look at Trees

Today’s activity with The Playful Pioneers brought us to the study of trees.  We were happy to have our well-loved “Nature Anatomy” by Julia Rothman to use as a guide…

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Create, Learn

DIY Hummingbird Feeder

Easy DIY Hummingbird Feeder We’ve put together a few ideas we found on Pinterest to create an easy to follow tutorial on how to make your very own hummingbird feeder. …

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Learn

A Closer Look at Cows

During our time using “The Playful Pioneers” curriculum by The Peaceful Press, we spent a lovely week studying cows and I thought I would share our adventure with you! First…

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Learn

A Closer Look at Sheep

After reading about Almanzo’s day sheep shearing in “Farmer Boy” by Laura Ingalls Wilder ( “The Playful Pioneers” curriculum), we were inspired. We used “Farm Anatomy” by Julia Rothman to learn…

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Encouraging Movement in the Classroom

I am often asked how I get the girls to stay seated at the table during school.  The truth is…I don’t!  I believe their bodies were meant for movement and…

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Travel

Our visit to the Anne of Green Gables Museum ( & Matthew’s Carriage Rides)

We arrived at the 110-acre grounds holding the Anne of Green Gables Museum on a foggy summer morning.  The museum itself is actually the original home built by John and…

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A Closer Look at Bread

Our activity today with “The Playful Pioneers” by The Peaceful Press was to make French bread.  It is painful to admit that we have never done this together before! We…

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“The Good and the Beautiful” Math Curriculum Review

When we first began our homeschool journey, we quickly realized what did and didn’t work for our girl’s learning style.  They both thrive with visual and hands-on learning…plain worksheets just…

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    Apple-soaked Overnight Oats with Rougemont

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    Easy mornings brought to you through a paid partnership with Rougemont, the apple juice specialist in Canada since 1959.  Our favorite Canadian apple experts have launched their new Apple Pear juice, a well-balanced flavor that blends the sweetness of pears, with the freshness of apples. The perfect addition to the delicious apple juice range that is already available. With so many apple varieties, each with its own flavor profile, everyone is sure to find their perfect match. No added sugar, just the delicious taste of orchard fruit. Whichever flavor you…

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    FROSTival in Fredericton, New Brunswick

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    All of Fredericton’s FROSTival family friendly festival fun that you are going to love! FROSTival is one of New Brunswick’s most anticipated winter festivals, and for good reason.  Not only is the list of activities endless, it spans three weekends and has something for every age and ability. Take in world-class musical & theatrical performances, outdoor skating, snow tubing, skiing, snowshoeing, horse-drawn sleigh rides, incredible art galleries & craft workshops, pancake breakfasts & morning markets, delicious dining & cozy taprooms all throughout the Fredericton Capital Region.  Here’s the roundup of…

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    WriteStories by Scriptive Writing Program Review

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    A “WriteStories by Scriptive” Writing Program Review As a homeschool family, we recognize the value in keeping learning fresh and interesting. With the girls entering middle school and high school respectively, it would be easy to continue with the same schedule and curriculum that has been working all along. But, we don’t want to merely go through the paces in their educational journey, we want them to be inspired, excited and challenged by what they are learning. When it comes to writing, we know the importance of having strong spelling…

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