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The Forbidden Flats and Other Recent Read Alouds and Audiobooks We Are Enjoying

Feb172015

Sometimes it’s hard to find the time to sit down and read together as a family. Other times I’m so tired after a long day that the kids find me nodding off during our reading time (I know I’m not the only one!). There have been a few books and audio books keeping us busy though the last month and I’d love to share our current read alouds. The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg This book … [Continue reading...]

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An Unplanned Homeschool Break (Week 22)

Feb162015

One of the best things about homeschooling is our ability to be FLEXIBLE. Usually that word isn’t super prominent in my vocabulary, especially when our school plans have already been put into place. (Call that stubborn). Our usual school schedule is six weeks of school and one week off, which means we weren’t supposed to have a break for a little bit longer. Last Monday though, we were looking … [Continue reading...]

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Pom Pom Sheep, Chore Jar, and Window Clings – Preschool and Kindergarten Corner

Feb132015

It’s another fun week of learning ideas! Last week there were some great ideas linked up to the Preschool and Kindergarten Community linkup, and a few of them are featured below. While being inspired is important for teaching, encouragement is needed so very much for each of us. Be sure to look through the links today too – stop by, read a few links, and encourage each other with … [Continue reading...]

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Books I Read in January – and Reading Plans for February

Feb112015

Yes. It’s almost the middle of February. I know. January seems to have gone by in much of a sleep-deprived blur. For the most part, reading was in teeny-tiny snatches, and it was a miracle if I didn’t fall asleep reading. Apparently a new puppy will do that to you. Between potty training and making sure that the puppy isn’t chewing, biting, or doing something else, my reading time was in minute … [Continue reading...]

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School Supply Organizer

Feb92015

School supplies seem to multiply like rabbits at our house. Although our kids each have their own set of colored pencils (and yes, I color code my kids), we have a community set of supplies that stay in the middle of our school table. These are the pencils, crayons, and supplies that we use when working on history and other group subjects. Our school supply organizer has been in our school room … [Continue reading...]

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Soda Bottle Flowers, DIY Lego Game, and Dinosaur Fun – Preschool and Kindergarten Community

Feb62015

It’s another fun week of learning ideas! Last week there were some great ideas linked up to the Preschool and Kindergarten Community linkup, and a few of them are featured below. While being inspired is important for teaching, encouragement is needed so very much for each of us. Be sure to look through the links today too – stop by, read a few links, and encourage each other with comments. Soda … [Continue reading...]

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Filed Under: PreK and K Community, Preschool Corner 8 Comments