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Construction Paper Number Creatures
March 9, 2014
Here is a fun counting activity for kids - and all you need is construction paper, glue, and googly eyes! Owen and I used construction paper and googly eyes to…
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Beginning Sounds Phonics Memory Game
March 5, 2014
Here's a simple activity for learning letter sounds - create your own memory game! I made this game for Owen out of index cards. The cards were a little thin…
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Build a PVC Pipe Play Tent/Fort
March 3, 2014
PVC pipe is a great material for building a play tent or fort for kids! After we had fun playing with our marble run for a while, we recycled the…
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Should I Homeschool My Kids? Thinking through the school decision.
February 28, 2014
Are you wondering if homeschooling would be a good option for your kids? This is the time of year when everyone seems to be thinking about school choices for next…
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Toddler Craft: Construction Paper Bird's Nest
February 27, 2014
Even toddlers can enjoy this bird's nest craft! The middle two boys are studying birds this semester with Exploring Creation with Zoology Vol. 1 from Apologia's Young Explorers series (Amazon…
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Motherhood and Sacrificial Love
February 26, 2014
A couple weeks ago, we had one of our worst homeschooling days ever. I am withholding most of the details of this out of respect for my children, but let's…
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Build a Marble Run with Pipe Insulation
February 24, 2014
Homemade marble runs are one of our favorite things to build! Aidan and I recently built a marble run out of foam pipe insulation, cable ties, duct tape, and a…
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Five (Active!) Activities for Practicing Beginning Word Sounds
February 19, 2014
Here are five activities for practicing beginning word sounds for kids who like to be active! We have been practicing the beginning sounds of words with Owen (turning 5 in…
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Race Car Math: Counting and Number Recognition Activity for Preschoolers
February 17, 2014
Here's a fun preschool math activity that teaches counting and number recognition through racing Hot Wheels cars! For preschoolers, often the most motivating way to learn to count and recognize…
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Sensory Play with a Funnels and Tubes Pegboard
February 16, 2014
Vinyl tubing, funnels, and a pegboard make a GREAT sensory play station! Owen (4.5) and Jonathan (2) adore any type of sensory play. Pouring, scooping, digging - they love it…
