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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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2013 Spring Curriculum Cleanout {Curriculum Giveaways}

Jun32013

Let’s get the Curriculum Cleanout started, shall we? The link up is now live and ready to go and will be open from Monday, June 3rd – Saturday, June 8th, 2013. During this time, feel free to link up your Curriculum Cleanout goodies and share them with readers! If you have excess on your homeschool shelves and curriculum that you are finished using, PLEASE join in on the Curriculum Clean-Out! To … [Continue reading...]

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$50 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

Jun22013

Amazon is truly one of my favorite places to round out our curriculum and teacher supplies each year. The convenience – well, I’m guessing that you all are well acquainted with the benefits, right? To enter to win the $50 gift card to Amazon, just follow the directions on the widget below. The giveaway will be open until Saturday, June 8th at 11:59pm. Giveaway is open to anyone eligible for … [Continue reading...]

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Draw Write Now Boxed Set Giveaway

Jun22013

Our family LOVES the Draw Write Now series. They come off our bookshelves almost daily and certainly never lack for use. Today I have an entire brand-spankin’ new boxed set of Draw Write Now {with books 1 through 8}, courtesy of Barker Creek, to give away to one of you ~ a $75 value!!  Each of the books in this series features simple step-by-step drawing and a short writing lesson for … [Continue reading...]

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Home Again, Home Again {but no more laundry, please}

Jun12013

Home is a lovely place to be – might I just say? Our family had a WONDERFUL month of May and an amazing vacation time together, but there is something extra special about being home in your own bed and having a normal routine {or maybe that’s just me}. The suitcases are all finally unpacked and stored. Phew. The laundry – not as much fun. Incidentally, I celebrated my 40th birthday this past … [Continue reading...]

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Moving on to Summer ~ Preschool and Kindergarten Community

May312013

In some ways, it is hard to believe that we have wrapped up another year of school {yikes}. Technically there are still a few loose ends to tie up overall, so we have plans to continue on with a few things over the months of June and July before we start back up again in August. Kaleb finished up the bulk of his school work, so the summer plans are to continue on with our Simple Machines from … [Continue reading...]

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