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A Closer look at Shapes

I thought I would compile all of our fun 2D and 3D shape activities together for easy reference and inspiration.  Miss 4 is learning basic shapes, while Miss 6 is…

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Encouraging Movement in the Classroom

I am often asked how I get the girls to stay seated at the table during school.  The truth is…I don’t!  I believe their bodies were meant for movement and…

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Hatching Chicks with Kids

Day One: We placed the eggs in the incubator and for the next 18 days we maintained the humidity and rotated the eggs at least three times a day.  Day…

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Our Favorite Garden Themed Picture Books

While waiting for the earth to warm and seeds to germinate, we have been seeking inspiration in a few favorite gardening-themed picture books. The girls joined me in creating this…

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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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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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Making Chia Seed Jam with Kids

One of the highlights of Summer for us is berry picking.  Whether it’s blueberries and strawberries from our garden, wild strawberries from our yard or blackberries and raspberries that we…

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    Our Favorite First Chapter Books

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    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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    June 3, 2023
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    Our Favorite Spring Books

    March 11, 2020
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    “KidArtLit” Monthly Box Review

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    We recently were giveaway winners and received a free box from KidArtLit, we wanted to share our experience in case anyone would enjoy taking a peek at what they have to offer. (This blog post is completely voluntary and in no way were we compensated for this review.)   KidArtLit ‘s monthly subscription includes a beautiful, boutique-quality picture book and related theme art projects all packaged and set to go for your family.    The first thing we saw when we opened our box was a beautiful book wrapped in yellow tissue…

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    Our Favorite Garden Themed Picture Books

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    A Visit to King’s Landing Historical Village

    September 9, 2019
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    Building a Sod House

    January 19, 2018
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    Building a Sod House

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    We have fallen in love with the Ingalls new home “On the Banks of Plum Creek”.  The wildlife that is described in this book, along with the antics of the ever-precocious Laura is a win-win for the girls. On the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder This week our curriculum with The Playful Pioneers curriculum asked us to re-create a sod home with grass and twigs…well, we happen to be in the dead of winter and had to be creative with this one.  We quickly found inspiration over…

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    A Closer Look at the Weather

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    Anne of Green Gables Activities

    August 14, 2018
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    Our Favorite Homeschool Language Arts Resources

    March 26, 2020
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