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Motherboard Freebie

Mar112009

Be sure to check out the freebie of A Little Webpage, an ebook by Phyllis Wheeler at Motherboard Books (today only - Wednesday). … [Continue reading...]

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Think It Ink It Publishing Giveaway!!

Mar82009

Think It Ink It Publishing provides story kits for children to write their own stories to professionally illustrated pictures. Their books provide only pictures that give a 'framework' for children to get their creative juices flowing and create a story that only they can tell using their imaginations. Each story is unique!Our girls were thrilled beyond belief to get a creative story kit in the … [Continue reading...]

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Terrific Tot Sites ~ Fisher Price

Mar72009

We love the Fisher Price Little People and the seemingly endless parade of houses, barns, and towns that accompany them. But did you know that Fisher Price also has a variety of online interactive games geared toward infants, toddlers and preschoolers?.... {Read more at the Totally Tots blog} … [Continue reading...]

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Preschool Corner: Letter R

Mar62009

This week I'll be sharing about our preschool fun studying the letter "R" and the lapbook for Runaway Bunny that I created to go along with the book. At the end of the post you will find Mr. Linky so that you can participate too in the fun by sharing what you've been doing during your preschool time.Rick had a business trip this week and I was able to tag along for a few days, so I spent some of … [Continue reading...]

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Knights and Castles Lapbook

Mar62009

A few weeks ago we read Knight Before Dawn by Mary Pope Osborne as part of our study of Great Britain (I know...great literature, but the kids love it!). While I was looking for a study guide and some lapbook ideas to go along with our studies I came across a study guide also by Osborne called Knights And Castles (Magic Tree House Research Guide). The book simply breaks down everything about … [Continue reading...]

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Spell Quizzer

Mar62009

We do the bulk of our homeschooling in the afternoon with the girls while our youngest two are napping, but even then there are plenty of interruptions when we try to do quizzes or tests. There are times that the girls need some extra practice on some of the spelling rules and new words that they are learning during the week. Having them able to practice their word lists independently is extremely … [Continue reading...]

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