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Joys of Nature Study In Your Own Backyard

Tuesday, 14 April 2020 by TOSBlog

With the whole world locking down because of the Coronavirus, it’s time for some creative nature study right in your own backyard! Here are some great ways to explore and enjoy nature that are simple, easy, and fun! Birds Birds are so beautiful. There are so many species to enjoy in any given

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Hey Mama Monday: He Smiles on You, Mama

Monday, 13 April 2020 by TOSBlog

Hey Mama, You got through Monday. You did it. And I know there were moments you suffered from “mad mama” syndrome, but what’s done is done. Good thing your Father is patient and your kids so forgiving. They love you. I think it’s good they see the crud sometimes. They are experiencing real life.

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It’s Not Working

Friday, 10 April 2020 by TOSBlog

Tears filled my eyes as I stood watching my son. He threw his paper on the floor and curled his body in a ball. Our choice of curriculum worked academically and was a perfect fit. Or so it seemed. Fighting and attitudes were the norm in our school. My daughter trembled as she fumbled

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What to Do for a Month at Home – Elementary

Thursday, 09 April 2020 by TOSBlog

Do you find yourself suddenly at home with younger children and wonder what to do to keep them entertained as well as educated? Though the idea of teaching your child might seem daunting, you don’t have to go it alone. SchoolhouseTeachers.com has put together a list of activities—one for each day of the month—for you