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Learning How to Make an Electromagnet – Project Attraction from EEME

Jul142016

One of the best additions to our homeschool time this year has been the projects from EEME. Zachary has absolutely loved the hands-on learning and put it well into practice. One could say he is 'wired' this way (and yes, the pun was definitely intended)! Learning about electronics one project at a time and gaining the knowledge of the 'why' behind how things work has been encouraging and … [Continue reading...]

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Filed Under: Opinions and Reviews, Reviews: My Favorites, Science, STEM, Uncategorized, Zachary 2 Comments

3rd Grade Year in Review – Homeschool Curriculum Choices

Jul122016

We are far past officially DONE with the year, but it's fun to look back and see what worked well - or didn't work. (There's no shame in that. We can always learn from what happened!)  Last year I shared a series of year end posts and it really helped me figure out a plan of attack for the upcoming year as well. You can see all of our curriculum choices in this post here, but below you'll … [Continue reading...]

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Filed Under: 3rd Grade, Curriculum Choices, Kaleb, Weekly Wrap Up 1 Comment

Struggling with Anger and Frustration

Jul112016

One thing that I do not often talk about here on the site is my level of frustration that builds up often with our kids. I am far from being a patient mom, and it is very much a struggle for me to reign in my emotions at times. Add to that mix a similar-tempered husband and two kiddos that seem to be able to push every button known to man, and there are days that I want to hide under the covers or … [Continue reading...]

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Filed Under: Encouragement for Moms, My Ramblings, Parenting 7 Comments

Tactile Letter Cards and Splatter Paint Shirts – Preschool and Kindergarten Linkup

Jul82016

Ready for another week of linking up and sharing ideas? I am so glad that you are stopping by today (really, I am!) and can’t wait to see what you all have to share this week. Be sure to stop by our PreK & K Pinterest board to see a collection of the different posts we are pinning – including yours! Don’t forget to link up a post (or two) of yours and share what you’ve been working on with … [Continue reading...]

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What I’m Reading (July 2016) – Reading for Mom

Jul62016

My reading plans for June didn't quite turn out as I anticipated. When our vacation didn't happen, most of the reading time I'd set aside (in my head) was gone. And while we've been at the pool quite a bit, much of that has been in the role as swim mom and part of helping out a lot with the team. In short - the general craziness of summer. (grins) So much for slowing down, eh?  The bulk of … [Continue reading...]

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I’ve Been Quiet Because…

Jul32016

Last week our family was supposed to be on vacation. Toward the end of the week prior, we were packing and I was pulling posts together for the blog, and then the family we were camping with called in a panic. Water was pouring into their basement.  That Thursday night there was a flurry of texts and phone calls as we checked to see how they were doing. There was panic when her husband set … [Continue reading...]

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