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Sharing Your Ideas ~ PreK and Kindergarten Community

Jun142013

Before you go too far this week, can I ask you all a favor? You know how much you enjoy it when someone leaves a comment on your blog? Today would you try to visit three new people that link up using the linky and just say hi and encourage them? You know it would mean the world to them!! Here are a few ideas from moms linking up with us last week… Invitation to Create put together a fun … [Continue reading...]

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10 Things We Plan to Do This Summer

Jun132013

Over the next bit before we kick back into full school mode, I am a wee bit determined to keep the kids occupied with something other than the tv {can I get an amen?}. When the weather starts heating up, we are sure to hear the ‘it’s too warm to play outside’ line and I plan to be prepared with a few things to do together. 1. Pick FIVE things on our Pinterest boards to actually do. I know that I … [Continue reading...]

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Homeschool Basics Series

Jun112013

Over the last few months I’ve been running the Homeschool Basics series and answering some of the most frequently asked questions I’ve received about homeschooling. There are still more posts planned in the series, so stay tuned over the next two months. Are you enjoying it so far and finding it helpful? In case you are newer to this site, here’s a quick sum up of what we’ve covered. Just click … [Continue reading...]

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Teach Them Diligently Marketplace

Jun102013

This summer there is something new coming in the homeschool arena. From coast to coast in 9 different locations, Teach Them Diligently Marketplace will bring a homeschool store to your doorstep. Curious to learn more? A One-Day Event for the Entire Family Rather than a full-scale homeschool convention, the Teach Them Diligently Marketplace is a ONE-DAY event and will feature a lower cost … [Continue reading...]

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End of School Celebration with Funnel Cake ~ PreK and Kindergarten Community

Jun72013

The first day of school is celebrated with a nutritional-lacking round of funnel cake for breakfast. Healthy, no – but fun and something to remember – oh, yes. This year a certain mother didn’t make funnel cake for the first day of school. She broke tradition and then heard about it almost weekly for the entire school year. You’d think that would make a mother cave and fry some up, but…no. Until … [Continue reading...]

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How to Homeschool Multiple Ages

Jun42013

   Chances are, if you are homeschooling more than one child, your children are at different ages and grade levels. Right now, the grades of our children range from kindergarten up to sixth grade. Obviously, there is a wide range of learning and comprehension that goes along with the ages of our children. Which brings us to another question I get asked frequently… How do I teach more than one … [Continue reading...]

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