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    “A Year of Tales” Curriculum Review

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    We have been using “A Year of Tales” since the beginning of the school year and we thought it was time we shared a review.  If you follow us on Instagram then you probably know how this is going to go, spoiler alert…we adore it!  This curriculum is designed for Kindergarten to Grade 3, but we easily adapted it to include our fourth grader.  Each week begins with a new tale to enjoy together and then we discuss a character trait to coincide with our lesson.   The character studies are…

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    Family Day Ideas

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    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 these ideas as tasks but rather as suggestions. Feel free to adapt them to what works for you! Ready? Here we go! ♥ Make pancakes (or another favorite)…from scratch and all together as a family.  Check out The Minimalist Baker for tons of delicious pancake recipes, including allergy friendly options. Try to be as hands-off as possible, you can teach…

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    Easy Play Dough Activities

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    Today we are sharing ten of our favorite, EASY play dough activities!  These all can be done with things you have in the house already! Enjoy!   Use puzzle pieces to make imprints in your dough and have your children match them up.  This can easily be adapted to be more or less challenging, depending on your child’s age. Create 3-D shapes and epic STEM creations with toothpicks or spaghetti noodles and dough. Use a movable alphabet or stamps to practice spelling or simply to share a silly message with…

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    Our Favorite Homeschool Curriculum

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