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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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Create, Learn

Building a Sod House

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…

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Create

Cardboard Cactus Craft

Cut out cactus and pot shapes out of cardboard and cut slits to assemble later. Paint desired colors. Add spikes and glue on pompom “flowers”. Assemble and have fun trying…

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Our Favorite Usborne Books

“Big Picture Atlas” by Emily Bone “See Inside Great Cities” by Rob Lloyd Jones and David Hancock “Look Inside Our World” by Emily Bone “See Inside Exploration and Discovery” by…

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A Visit to King’s Landing Historical Village

We spent a beautiful day exploring King’s Landing this summer and we want to share it with you! What we love about visiting this historical village is that it gives…

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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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Create, Learn

DIY Hummingbird Feeder

Easy DIY Hummingbird Feeder We’ve put together a few ideas we found on Pinterest to create an easy to follow tutorial on how to make your very own hummingbird feeder. …

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“A Year of Tales” Curriculum Review

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…

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    Free Bird Journaling Page

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    It doesn’t take long for little ones to discover the thrill of bird watching.  From their first glimpses through windows or on walks, they tend to be drawn to them right from the start.  If left at that, this interest may peak and then wane as other interests take over.  If we take the time to fan that flame, even just a little…a limitless source of relaxation, joy and wonder can be opened.   I want to share with you a tool that just may help your little bird watchers along…

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    Our Favorite Usborne Books

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    Our Preschool Resources

    April 17, 2018
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    Our Favourite Winter Books

    December 11, 2018
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    Easy Pine Cone Bird Feeder

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    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 several different feeders, we wanted to try making one ourselves.   We were able to create a beautiful and natural feeder to add to our collection using a pine cone and a few other additions.  Supplies: Pine Cones Natural Peanut Butter Bird Seed  Twine  Birds that stay through the cooler months appreciate having natural peanut butter to help in their fat…

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    Our Favourite Winter Books

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    A Closer Look at Chickens

    September 27, 2018
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    Our Favorite Outdoor Clothing for Kids

    June 3, 2023
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    Easy Solar System Necklaces

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    Our study of the solar system would not be complete without a simple craft to remind us of what we had learned.  By studying and painting each planet, the girls were able recall the different planetary features we had read about.  Crafts and activities can often cement ideas and discoveries into our memory banks like no other method.   Supplies: Twine or String Scissors Wooden Beads (Assorted Sizes) Watercolors and Paint Brushes Sealant Solar System Book (or reference website) After studying each planet and it’s characteristics, begin painting a wooden bead…

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    Recycled Paper Cloud Craft

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    Our Favourite Lighthouse Books

    October 24, 2019
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    DIY Natural Scented “Thinking Putty” or Playdough

    December 21, 2017
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