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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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Book (and things) List

Our must-have, can’t-live-without books (and things)…       Bookish Play…   “The Little House” boxed set by Laura Ingalls Wilder Play Bonnets by Americana “Farm Baby Animals” by Schleich…

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Travel

Travel Activities for Kids

Mess Free Chalk Coloring Book by  Jaq Jaq Bird Butterstix Dustless Chalk by Jaq Jaq Bird Travel Bingo by eeboo “Water Wow” by Melissa and Doug “Scratch and Sketch” by…

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Create, Learn

Making Sun Prints (Cyanotypes) with Children

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…

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Learn

Our Favorite Middle Grade Books

Today, we are sharing our very favorite first novels for your middle-grade level reader.  Miss 9 has read these to herself and then read them again…and again.  We love that…

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Learn

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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Learn

Our Favorite Homeschool Curriculum

I finally feel confident enough to share our favorite homeschool curricula with you!  If you are a seasoned homeschooler or new to the game, you know that confidence is always…

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Travel

Visiting Clare/St. Mary’s Bay, Nova Scotia

Lighthouses parked on rugged cliffs, colorful fishing boats navigating harbors, bossy seagulls scouting for their next meals, crabs scurrying to hide under barnacle covered rocks, weathered barns next to gingerbread…

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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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