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FROSTival in Fredericton, New Brunswick

All of Fredericton’s FROSTival family friendly festival fun that you are going to love! FROSTival is one of New Brunswick’s most anticipated winter festivals, and for good reason.  Not only…

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A Closer Look at Bees

  In following The Playful Pioneers curriculum this week, we were led to study bees, beeswax and their common nectar sources.  This study inspired the below activities and then so…

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A Closer look at Corn

This week with “The Playful Pioneers” Curriculum, we took a closer look at corn…from how it grows to the various ways we eat it. We used “Farm Anatomy” by Julia…

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Learn

Our Favorite Thornton Burgess Books

We fell in love with Thornton Burgess’ writings and adventures in nature this year.  The whimsical stories, peppered with actual animal studies and examinations, have captured our hearts.  We’ve laughed…

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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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Spring with Fairchild Outerwear

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…

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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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Create, Learn

Easy Needle Felting with Children

When I first saw a few needle felted items (small animals and foods) I fell IN love.  The texture and whimsy that the wool adds is completely enchanting. I knew…

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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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    “The Good and the Beautiful” Math Curriculum Review

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    September 9, 2019
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    A Closer Look at Trees

    December 7, 2017
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    Our Favorite Outdoor Clothing for Kids

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    How to Dress for Outdoor Play and Adventure My husband and I grew up playing outside, from sun up to sun down, through the snowy and the wet seasons, we were outdoors.  He played by the big wide ocean and I played at a little marsh near the river.  When we decided to have children, we knew we wanted them to experience the same wild & free upbringing.  We wanted them to embrace our province’s ever-changing weather and for them to know that life is always better outdoors.  We thought…

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    Our Favorite French Workbooks

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    December 1, 2017
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    Easy DIY Macrame Leaves

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    Our Macrame Leaves Wall Hanging came together so easily, we just had to share all the details on how to make these beauties!  The girls (ages 9 & 12) were easily able to create this entire macrame leaf handcraft with zero assistance from an adult.  Once they started, they were hooked and are now ordering multiple colors of macrame cord to create decorations for their bedroom walls. This is a wonderful early macrame craft both for beginners and young children alike. SUPPLIES LIST: Macrame Cord 5mm Fabric Scissors Fabric Stiffener…

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    Our Favorite Homeschool Language Arts Resources

    March 26, 2020
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