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    Making Sun Prints (Cyanotypes) with Children

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    We thought we would share a project that has always brought us so much joy.  The simple art of making sun prints or cyanotypes is something each family should try at least once. According to Wikipedia: Cyanotype, also referred to as “blueprinting”, is the oldest non-silver photographic printing process. It involves exposing materials which have been treated with a solution of potassium ferricyanide and ferric ammonium citrate to a UV light source such as the sun. Negative or positive images can be obtained by blocking UV light from reaching the sensitized material. For example, a…

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    “The Good and the Beautiful” Math Curriculum Review

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    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 won’t cut it! I knew when I started researching different mathematics curriculum, that I would need to find something filled with illustrations, true to life scenarios, thought provoking discussions and of course, play!  “The Good and the Beautiful” Math has ticked all those boxes and a few we didn’t even know we needed ticked!   The physical curriculum is comprised…

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    DIY Hummingbird Feeder

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    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.  All you need is a small mason jar, a piece of red plastic and twine!  So easy and yet, with beautiful results!  We will include a recipe for hummingbird food and few of our favorite picture books in case you want to turn this project into a unit study with your children.  Enjoy! SUPPLIES Small Mason Jar Thin Red Plastic…

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