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Our Summer Learning Motivation Plan
June 15, 2016
This year, we are home schooling through the summer. I hadn't planned to, and I had even announced to the boys that we would be starting summer vacation right after…
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Muffin Tin Syllable Counting Activity
May 23, 2016
Here's a fun literacy game for kids - muffin tin syllable counting! Owen is new to this skill, and this game was a great way to learn. We found this…
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Things You Say When You Are a Parent of BOYS!
May 18, 2016
I am privileged to be the mom of four sons and one little girl, so it's a pretty boy-heavy environment around here! I never imagined that I would be the…
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Awesome Water Table Play Ideas
May 10, 2016
Here are some awesome sensory play ideas for your water table that will keep kids busy! Summer is not even in full swing yet, but we are getting a lot…
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Simple Machines Science Lesson: Lift Water with An Archimedes' Screw
April 28, 2016
This Archimedes' screw is such a neat science lesson about simple machines! We use screws all the time to hold things together, but screws are also used to raise and…
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Multiplication Football Game: Make Math Fact Practice Fun!
April 14, 2016
Here's a multiplication game that will make practicing those math facts a lot more FUN! I don't know about your kids, but mine have not especially loved learning their multiplication…
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Dinosaur Egg Play Dough Factory
March 22, 2016
Here's a fun play idea while plastic Easter eggs are in high supply! Set up a Dinosaur Egg Play Dough Factory. Kids will enjoy making eggs with little dinos inside…
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How to Make Star Wars Painted Easter Eggs
March 2, 2016
Make Star Wars painted Easter eggs - with wooden eggs! Decorate Easter eggs with the faces of your favorite Star Wars characters. It's hard to decide which one is my…
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IKEA Hack: Knagglig Wooden Crate Horse Stable for Toy Horses
February 1, 2016
Here's a fun (and easy) IKEA hack - Turn a wood crate into an adorable stable for toy horses! A couple weeks ago we went to IKEA in search of…
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Frugal Fun for Boys: The Top 15 Posts of 2015
December 29, 2015
Looking back on 2015, it was an exciting year! Thank you ALL for reading, commenting, and pinning my posts. I truly appreciate you! The year ended with a bang as…
