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Alphabet Do-a-Dot Marker Printables

Oct282013

One of the favorite ‘painting’ tools we have at home are our Do-a-Dot markers. You might know them as bingo markers, but these handy, chunky, and colorful markers have been such a fun addition to our learning time. Somehow when they are out…well, giggles abound and it doesn’t seem so much ‘learning’ as it does ‘art’.   Alternate Ideas for Using the Do-a-Dot Pages   If you … [Continue reading...]

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Fish Science, Turkey Basters, and Fine Motor Fun – Preschool and Kindergarten Community

Oct252013

These were just a few of the MANY wonderful links during last week’s linkup of the Preschool and Kindergarten Community. You all continue to amaze me with your fun ideas. Thanks for so generously sharing! Using lids from containers, a cardboard box, and a variety of other items found around the house, Lalymom put together a most AMAZING fine motor activity dashboard for her two kids. … [Continue reading...]

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Weekly Routine: Managing My Time

Oct232013

Over the next few weeks, I’m going to share different helps and tips for time management, scheduling, and organizing that have worked for our family. If you have a specific question, please feel free to ask! I’ll try to address it as best I can.   Keep in mind, some days are more productive than others. Others, we’re lucky to have 3 meals show up and get the basics of homeschooling done. … [Continue reading...]

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Homeschool Socialization: Who is Unsocialized?

Oct212013

At some point during the homeschooling years, the question of socialization comes up. Maybe you’re out and about with the kids during school hours, and people realize that you homeschool. Maybe a well-meaning friend or relative pops the question. "How do you plan to socialize your children?" While I always try to politely answer the questions as they arise, there are times I honestly want to … [Continue reading...]

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Stethoscopes, Owl Crafts, and Learning to Count – Preschool and Kindergarten Community

Oct182013

It’s the end of the week? Are you ready for a few days to rest, recharge, and prepare for next week? {grins} There were almost fifty of you linking up to last week’s Preschool and Kindergarten Community - lots of great ideas, so be sure to visit and check them out! Here are a few highlights from the link-ups. Can’t wait to see what you all have to share this week. Learning about doctors? Check … [Continue reading...]

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Paperwork and Tea Time

Oct172013

Just when I think that I’ve managed to get into a good routine with our school year, we start a new year and there are all sorts of fun, new things to throw into the mix. While our oldest {7th grade} is working a bit more independently in her schoolwork, an added benefit to me {oh, that is SO tongue in cheek} is keeping up with all of the paperwork and correcting. The older the kids get, the … [Continue reading...]

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Filed Under: Encouragement for Moms, My Ramblings 7 Comments