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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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Our Favourite Winter Books

The best winter themed picture books for children that we have come across so far!  We will keep this updated as we find new wintery treasures to share.   Waiting…

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Easy Pine Cone Bird Feeder

We have so much fun every winter, feeding our backyard birds.  With our harsh winters, we love giving them a boost to carry them through the season. Although we have…

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Pistachio Shell Wheat Grass Craft

Pistachio shells have always felt like a craft waiting to happen in my opinion! They are overabundant in this household and we are always looking for ways to put them…

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Our Favorite Books about Canada

Our favourite books about Canada! Enjoy! ABC of Canada by Kim Bellefountaine 123 of Canada by Kim Bellefountaine C is for Canada by Michael Ulmer  Goodnight Canada by Adam Gamble…

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Our Curriculum Choices

We started this school year with one in Preschool and one in Grade 2.  Late in the summer, I had stumbled upon “The Peaceful Press” and once I researched their…

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Our Favorite Nature Themed Picture Books

A few of our favorite nature themed books for your wild and free family! “Water is Water” by Miranda Paul “The Camping Trip” by Jennifer Mann “Finding Wild” by Megan…

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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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    Easy Boredom Busters

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    Dance Bake – Try a simple bread recipe, delicious cinnamon rolls or pretzels! Draw Paint Sculpt Blanket Fort Exercise Picnic Read Dress Up Cook – Have you ever tried making your own pasta?  Or pizza dough?  

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    Our Favorite Nature Reference Books

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    A few of our very favorite nature reference books: “Nature Anatomy” by Julia Rothman “Curiositree: Natural World” by AJ Wood and Mike Jolley “Crafting with Nature” by Amy Renea “Curious Kids Nature Guide” by Fiona Cohen “Nature’s Art Box” by Laura C. Martin “Drawn from Nature” by Helen Ahpornsiri “Pond Life: A Golden Guide” by George Reid “Outside Your Window” by Nicola Davies “Caterpillars, Bugs and Butterflies” by Mel Boring For Parents: “How to Raise a Wild Child” by Scott D. Sampson “Vitamin N” by Richard Louv “How to Be…

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    Spring with Fairchild Outerwear

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    A taste of Spring, with Fairchild Outerwear, in Eastern Canada   Spring can feel like a waiting game…waiting for the warmer weather, waiting for the snow to melt, and waiting for our gardens to show signs of life.  We tend to want to rush this season, and not let it unfold as it should.  After months of rest, the earth needs time to awaken, to thaw and stretch. But, there are gifts for those who notice, there’s beauty in the greys and browns of spring. The sun is sitting higher in…

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