20 Best Tips

Getting Back into a Daily Routine

Aug12013

Now that we have our homeschool curriculum in place, we’ve started our new homeschool year. I am SO very thankful that we are getting back into a daily routine! While I love summer and the various things that we are able to be a part of each year, there’s something rather comforting in being back in a rhythm we are familiar with. {deep sigh} Yes, we started back a bit earlier than usual, but we … [Continue reading...]

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A Few Homeschool Planning Tips

Jul292013

Call me a meanie mom. {wink} Our first official day of school was July 29th. Yes, JULY, people. I heard that collective gasp. This last week has felt a bit over the top for me. We returned from vacation and it’s taken me almost a week to recoup from that {laundry, cleaning up, etc…}. Add in swim practice every single day, a swim team champs most of the day Saturday, and there was little time to … [Continue reading...]

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Squirt Painting, Volcanoes, and a Summer Sensory Box ~ Preschool and Kindergarten Community

Jul252013

How is your summer going? We enjoyed a fun week camping at the beach and are now back home catching up from that break. We haven’t forgotten that it’s summer though and are trying to enjoy as much outdoor time at the pool as we can! Looking for a few more ideas to enjoy with your kids this summer? Here are a few fun things to check out from readers linking up to the Preschool and Kindergarten … [Continue reading...]

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Homeschool Curriculum Choices for 2013-2014

Jul232013

This year marks the beginning of our eighth year homeschooling. Typing those words seems so very strange. I truly cannot believe that it has been that long! Our children will be in 1st, 3rd/4th, 5/6th, and 7th grades. Our 7th grader is working hard to finish two years of curriculum during the year so that she can complete the 8th grade by the end of the year {gulp!}. If you are new to … [Continue reading...]

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Growing with God – 90 Devotions for Kids

Jul222013

With the start of school just around the corner, things around our house are beginning to feel a little hectic for me. There are lots of things to remember, supplies to gather, lessons to plan, and new schedules that need to be put into place. Starting the school year off right is definitely important, and we want to begin with a routine that helps us grow as a family. One thing that we include … [Continue reading...]

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Alphabet Learning Ideas ~ Preschool and Kindergarten Community

Jul192013

Having taught preschool for what seems like a gazillion years, I love finding fun alphabet learning ideas for kids. Even though ours are a little beyond that stage, I still find myself collecting ideas and know I can use them with our co-op group. If you have paper and can write the letters of the alphabet, you have all you need for these five simple ABC games using paper circles from Little … [Continue reading...]

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Filed Under: Alphabet Time, PreK and K Community, Preschool Corner 4 Comments