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Pattern Towers for Preschoolers
March 5, 2013
Yesterday, we had fun building pattern towers with bamboo skewers, playdough, and colorful drinking straws cut in pieces. I was inspired by my sister-in-law Leah's homemade bead stacking toy that…
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Construction Truck Counting
February 25, 2013
Last week I tried an experiment. I made Owen his own checklist of school activities on Friday. He LOVED it, which was good because it kept him busy, but bad…
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Turtle Activities for Preschoolers
February 12, 2013
Last week was turtle week at our home school! Turtle Patterns Owen (age 3) had fun counting and making patterns with turtles. I printed three types of turtles -…
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Preschool Counting Activities
January 30, 2013
While Gresham was playing his math games this week, I needed a way to keep Owen (age 3) occupied. He hates to play by himself, so his favorite place to…
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My Father's Dragon - A Literature Unit for Ages 3-6 (Part 1)
January 14, 2013
When I was in college, my elementary reading professor gave each of us a copy of My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett (Amazon Affiliate link). I can't remember if I…
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Engineering for Kids: Build a Bridge with Straws and Straight Pins
January 7, 2013
Last week, one of Aidan's history lessons was about advancements in bridge building during the 1800's. We are reading Landmark History of the American People as part of Sonlight Core…
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Setting Goals for Homeschooling (Plus an idea for the unmotivated learner)
December 30, 2012
This semester, I am setting goals for homeschooling for the first time, and I think it's going to help me simplify and focus my homeschooling priorities. I got this idea…
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Homeschooling During Difficult Seasons
December 29, 2012
The start of a new semester is a great time to step back and assess how things are going with homeschooling. We're in the midst of some challenges right now,…
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Three Days Before Christmas
December 22, 2012
T'was three days before Christmas, and all through the house, ALL the creatures were stirring, and jumping on the couch. The ornaments were hung on the Christmas tree with care,…
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Indoor "Texas" Snowballs
December 21, 2012
Well, we've made it to the point of the Christmas season where we are so close to the big day that the boys are completely wound up, and yet we…
