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Saturday, 07 April 2018 / Published in - Games and Activities, - Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

Non-Math Uses for Sidewalk Chalk

  My daughter’s love of sidewalk chalk began when she was three or four years old. I introduced the medium as a way that she could practice her numbers while she was playing outside. Little did I realize the many uses she would find for sidewalk chalk! Using sidewalk chalk was her preschool. Sidewalk chalk
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Friday, 06 April 2018 / Published in - Games and Activities, Articles, Blog

The Wonder and Joy of Secret Places

  My childhood play often led to my mother’s cherry wood dining table. With a lace tablecloth on one end and a patchwork quilt on the other, the world beneath became a castle, a cave, a hobbit hole, a napping house. When the dining room table could no longer hold my dreams, I sought out
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Tuesday, 03 April 2018 / Published in - Games and Activities, Articles, Blog

5 Springtime Learning Activities

  Are your kids as excited about spring being here as mine are? After being inside most of the winter, the warm fresh air feels amazing. If you’re looking to add some seasonal fun to your homeschooling days, here are five springtime learning activities. 1. Build a Nest Using a variety of natural supplies, your
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Tuesday, 27 March 2018 / Published in - Games and Activities, - Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

Learning Through Nature

My favorite time of year is almost here. We’ve had warm weather this week, and it makes me look forward to springtime even more. With warm weather come lots of adventures outside exploring. In spring, everywhere we look shows forth new life. The flowers start showing forth their beauty. New leaves begin to cover once
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Saturday, 03 March 2018 / Published in - Games and Activities, - Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

4 Communications Building Car Games

  Communication skills are essential throughout life. You’ve got to be able to talk confidently and concisely. One way to help your children practice communications skills are with these four car games. These games • Are easy to learn. • Provide a fun activity for a variety of ages. • Need no materials (no need
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Thursday, 15 February 2018 / Published in - Games and Activities, - Resources, - Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

How You Can Start A Low-Key Co-op

  Several years ago, the homeschool mothers in my area sensed a need to spend more time together; but none of us had much time to spare. If we were going to form a group, it would have to compliment our homeschooling efforts without hindering them. It could not consume a large portion of our
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Friday, 09 February 2018 / Published in - Family, - Games and Activities, - Marriage, Articles, Blog

Date Night Deals

  Since the focus for February is usually love, I am sharing a few ways my husband and I have date nights that are romantic, fun, and within our monthly budget. Though all household budgets are different, these tips will still be a good starting point for you to build on or reduce as needed
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Saturday, 03 February 2018 / Published in - Family, - Games and Activities, Articles, Blog

Making Time for Family

  In the world today, it is so easy to get busy and forget what matters most to us here on earth. Our families need our love and undivided attention, but often, we are distracted with things like our phones, computers, or television. I know I have been guilty of putting things above my time
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