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The Hiding Place – Our Current Read Aloud and Audiobook

Apr132015

During our history time we are easing out of World War 2 and moving into the cold war era, but while in the thick of German invasions and concentration camps we pulled out The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom. While the holocaust can be a very heavy topic with kids, it’s one that we want our kids to understand - and not gloss over. The Hiding Place audio drama version can be a bit deep … [Continue reading...]

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Weather Doll, Life Skills, and Telling Time – Preschool and Kindergarten Community

Apr102015

You all linked up some great ideas during last week’s Preschool and Kindergarten Community! Here are a few of the activities to highlight this week - can’t wait to see what you all have been up to and share today! How to Dress for the Seasons Doll This felt weather doll from Books and Giggles is such a great way to work on what clothes are appropriate to wear during different seasons of … [Continue reading...]

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Homeschool Made Simple – Learning Through Literature

Apr82015

Some of the most enjoyable and memorable times in the years of our homeschooling have revolved around reading together and learning through literature. When Compass Classroom asked me to take a peek at a new video series, Homeschool Made Simple with Carole Joy Seid, well - let’s just say I was excited. Literature-based learning is something that speaks to my heart and we’ve seen such great results … [Continue reading...]

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Homeschool Coupon Codes, Deals, and Giveaways!

Apr42015

Here are a few homeschool coupon codes, deals, and giveaways for a some of the companies we use, know, and love that you may be interested in using this month. Be sure to look at the dates the deals expire. Save 20% on Grapevine Bible Studies in April Grapevine is a wonderfully easy Bible program that has children drawing stick figures of Bible stories - and learning. Our kids have been asking … [Continue reading...]

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Letter Learning Game and Painting with Jelly Beans – Preschool and Kindergarten Community

Apr32015

With Easter just a few days away, there are some fun ideas for projects to work on after Easter and with a few of your candy and egg leftovers. There were some other great ideas linked up last week as well to the Preschool and Kindergarten Community, but here are a few to highlight! Have a great week! Alphabet Battle and Letter Learning Game Our boys have been playing Battleship all the time … [Continue reading...]

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My Reading Pile for April 2015 (and What I Actually Read in March)

Apr12015

Ahhh, March. How you blessed me with two lovely, long flights on my way to Teach Them Diligently  where I could sit and read without interruption. Is it sad to know that I packed lots of books in my suitcase to read? (say no). And woo hoo - another flight in April! It’s going to be a lovely month!! Some of the books really gave me some food for thought and others made me literally laugh out loud … [Continue reading...]

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