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Family Advent Devotional – Unwrapping the Greatest Gift

Nov182014

There are few holidays in our home that we really make a big deal about, mainly because we want the focus of them to point to the real reason we celebrate those days. More than anything, I hope our kids leave our home with a deep understanding of how the story of Jesus isn’t just focused on one small chunk of the Bible - it is one that was hundreds of years and stories in the making! And the … [Continue reading...]

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In Which We Finish 13 Weeks of Homeschooling

Nov172014

Rather than taking our typical break after each six week block, the kids (and dad and mom) decided to push through the next few weeks and take a full week off at Thanksgiving, and then a little more than three weeks off at Christmas. Somehow December manages to always get crazy fast, so we’re hoping this will make it easier (and fun!). Ready to see a few things that we’ve been up to? Apparently … [Continue reading...]

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Filed Under: 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, Collage Friday, Weekly Wrap Up 5 Comments

Number Lines, Thanksgiving Crafts, and Scarecrow Letters – Preschool and Kindergarten Community

Nov142014

Encouragement and learning ideas are two of my passions and I LOVE that you all are sharing both during the Preschool and Kindergarten Community linkup times each week. 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! Have a great … [Continue reading...]

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

Recent Audiobooks We’ve Enjoyed

Nov122014

Our library has an amazing audiobook section (huge score for us). Every now and then we find a new author or book that we just love. Equally, there are a few that we try so hard with, but they just don’t click. Trips in the car are made much more enjoyable when an audiobook is running. Typically that means peace and quiet as everyone listens along, compared to the arguing over what music to … [Continue reading...]

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Freezer Cooking Labels Printable – Round 2 of Freezer Cooking (22 Meals!)

Nov102014

Over the last few months, our family has taken serious advantage of our first round of freezer meals. On busy days and nights, it has been such a HUGE help to be able to throw something into the crock pot and return home to a meal that is ready to go! Maybe you are wondering how this applies to homeschooling?  Some days we are home all day, but other days our lives can be just as hectic as … [Continue reading...]

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Preschool and Kindergarten Community

Nov72014

Encouragement and learning ideas are two of my passions and I LOVE that you all are sharing both during the linkup times each week. 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! Have a great week! Little Log Cottage School shares … [Continue reading...]

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Filed Under: PreK and K Community, Preschool Corner 3 Comments