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Most loved Toys

Our favorite toys and crafts that have stood the test of time and are on repeat throughout the year.  The ones pictured above are as follows, balance blocks (Happy Place…

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Our Preschool Resources

Preschool or Pre-K depending on where you live, is such an incredibly fun stage in the homeschooling journey!  A gentle introduction to reading, writing and basic mathematics seems to be…

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Our Favorite French Workbooks

We added French classes to our oldest’s school day this year and it has been a success!  We found a great workbook to help keep us on track and we…

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Our Favorite Board Books (Not just for Babies)

Let me know which ones I’ve missed that belong on our list below…   We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Helen Oxenbury & Michael Rosen The Snowy Day by…

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A Closer Look at Chickens

  We recently were offered the opportunity, through our home educators group, to incubate and hatch chicks!  We, of course, jumped at the opportunity!  Then…panic set in…what did we know…

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How to be a “Hygge” Family

First of all, what does “Hygge” mean, exactly?  Wikipedia tells us it’s “a Danish and Norwegian word for a mood of coziness and comfortable conviviality with feelings of wellness and…

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A Closer Look at Pumpkins

We have been following “The Playful Pioneers” curriculum this year and today’s activity included making pumpkin pie.  In true homeschool-style…we turned the activity into a full-blown pumpkin study…we chopped, dissected…

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Family Day Ideas

Today, we want to share an easy to follow guide to help you have a memorable day as a family. Remember, the key is connection, try not to think of…

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

    August 10, 2020
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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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    February 7, 2018
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    Visiting Clare/St. Mary’s Bay, Nova Scotia

    November 9, 2021
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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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    Encouraging Movement in the Classroom

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