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Little Leaps of Love Challenge

Jan242011

Starting February 1st I’ll be hosting a month-long challenge at No Ordinary Moments called Little Leaps of Love. Find out more about the challenge {and the prizes} here. … [Continue reading...]

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Quit Humming! ~ Science Sunday

Jan232011

Question of the Week… Items we used for this experiment: ~ hands, ears, eyes, noses and mouths Predictions and Experiment… Each of the kids made a prediction about what would make a person stop humming: covering his eyes, covering his ears, covering his mouth, or pinching his nose shut. We recorded our guesses {even Kaleb played along with us} and started the experiment. Kaleb started humming … [Continue reading...]

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Out of Touch…

Jan222011

For the next little bit, my internet connection and time on the computer will be limited. My hubby and I are going to be enjoying a MUCH needed break away together ~ without the kids! I do have blog posts scheduled for the upcoming week, but if you email me, leave a comment or don’t hear back from me ~ know I’m not ignoring you! I’m just having fun and focusing on a wonderful man. :) Have a … [Continue reading...]

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Education Cubes Membership Winner!

Jan212011

Congratulations to Stacey!! She was the winner of the membership to Education Cubes. Don’t forget that the Education Cubes membership is on special for $10 until the end of January 2011, so grab a set of the photo stacking cubes and join in the fun before the special ends! … [Continue reading...]

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Preschool Corner ~ Bits and Pieces

Jan212011

Although we’ve been doing bits and pieces of things this week, we {again} haven’t done any structured or theme-focused learning. Unless you count Mommy trying to keep it simple because we’re selling a house, showing a house and moving soon a ‘theme-focus’. :) There have been a LOT of fort-building this week, pretend play, playdough, Education Cubes, Construct-it building, and whatever else we … [Continue reading...]

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How Do You Know if Curriculum Isn’t Working? ~ Homeschool Village

Jan202011

This week, the panel over at The Homeschool Village is talking about ways you know that a curriculum ISN’T working for your family. We’ve had a few that just didn’t mesh with our family ~ either with a child or with the teacher. Having a curriculum that DOES fit can make an amazing difference in the learning experience ~ but what are signs that something needs to change? Be sure to stop over The … [Continue reading...]

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