Jumping into a rigorous school schedule following the holidays can be a bit of a shock to our systems. The kids are tired from two or three (or more) weeks of weird sleeping schedules, unusual eating habits and plenty of excitement and stimulation. The transition to a full day of structured learning can be daunting, [...]
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It’s so easy to make science the favorite subject of young kids because there are so many high-interest topics to cover with them. Following are some of our favorite projects and some resources to go along with them: 1. Rock Candy. Even my somewhat cynical almost-twelve-year-old is excited about making rock candy. This is a [...]
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It’s time to visit Grandma and carve up the turkey! To get you in the holiday spirit, I have a list of ten Thanksgiving books geared towards preschoolers and kindergarten children. For more fun, I have crafts, food, printables and more! 1. Happy Thanksgiving, Curious George My boys love any story of Curious George, and [...]
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Possibly, I am slightly obsessed with books. Not only do we have a dozen bookcases or more that house hardbacks and paperbacks of all shapes and sizes, but I have boxes of books that the kids have made during our dozen years of homeschooling. These books are not only treasures for us but fantastic learning [...]
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It is hot in Florida, so we spend much of our time cooling down in the pool. It is the perfect time of year to teach homeschoolers about water! There are so many interesting facts about water! Did you know … 80% of the Earth is covered by water or ice – geography The human [...]
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Homeschooling mothers sometimes find it difficult for their children to sit still during read-alouds. My advice is to just quit trying! Now, I don’t advocate giving up read-alouds, but I do recommend giving up on making children sit still during read-aloud sessions! I have antsy hands. My children do too, especially my boys. It is [...]
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