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A Closer Look at Germs
We were all hit with a cold bug at the same time, which means all four of us were couch-bound, tissue-in-nostril, moaning and fevered at once! It was a super tough week but on the plus side…we all recovered at once and didn’t have to endure the weeks of watching it spread through our family…amazing! By the end of the week, ready to hit the books again, we decided to go with the theme our home was already set up for…GERMS! It’s Catching by Jennifer Gardy was our main reference…
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A Closer Look at the Weather
This week, with The Playful Pioneers curriculum we studied cloud formations, the water cycle AND rainbows. We decided to combine it all in one neat study for our readers to enjoy. We began with our beloved “Nature Anatomy” by Julia Rothman (broken record, I know!). The girls shaped cotton balls to recreate the various cloud formations we can see in the sky as I read about what type of weather we can predict from these clouds. They both picked a favorite and Miss Cumulus came out on top…”because she…
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Our Favorite First Chapter Books
We are sharing our favorite first chapter books! The girls have enjoyed these books while transitioning from early readers to more substantial books. The stories are sweet, the print is just the right size and there are illustrations scattered about in most. Enjoy! The Critter Club Collection by Callie Barkley Houndsley and Catina by James Howe Bink and Gollie: The Complete Marvelous Collection by Kate DiCamillo The Adventures of Sophie Mouse by Poppy Green A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond Toys Go Out by Emily Jenkins Princess…
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