Summer Time is… Tunnel Time?
Wednesday, 24 July 2019
Science permeates everything in our lives, beyond our everyday curriculum with our children, especially in the summer. We breathe the fresh summer air (environmental science). We use our bodies on the playground and the beach (biology). We make yummy summer meals with cold fruits and veggies (chemistry). Summer is a great time to explore
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Beat Summer Boredom with SchoolhouseTeachers.com Summer Resources
Tuesday, 09 July 2019
This summer, I will only have one child at home. The others work full-time jobs or have committed themselves to service all summer. So, it’s just me and my 12-year-old son. I’ve never been in this situation before! It’s sad and a bit lonely for him. I am committed to having a fun summer
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Kids in the Kitchen: Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
Thursday, 20 June 2019
My family recently participated in a non-profit bake sale, which entailed two days of baking (one day with just my oldest, thanks to my awesome sister-in-law for keeping my younger two, and one day with all three littles), and one day of the bake sale. We make oodles of treats, cookies, muffins, cupcakes, pies,
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Fun Fruit and Vegetable Games for Kids
Tuesday, 18 June 2019
June is National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month! These games review what kids know about fruits and vegetables. The games use children’s knowledge of colors, math, and basic information about fruits and vegetables. There is even a game thrown in just for fun, to help kids burn some energy after a day in school,
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5 Tips for Hiking with Kids
Saturday, 01 June 2019
Hiking with kids is a lot of fun—except when it isn’t. I grew up overnight backpacking with my parents through the Canadian Rockies for family vacations. As a mom, I frequently drag invite my kids out on dayhikes with me around Vancouver. Over the past decade, I’ve learned how to keep these hikes fun
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Games for Math Class
Tuesday, 28 May 2019
All throughout our homeschooling adventures, one thing was certain: spring fever. There would always come a time each year when it was not only difficult for our girls to stay focused on tasks, it was hard for me to concentrate on helping them, because we all wanted to go outside. We did come up
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6 Secrets of Successful Multi-Age Crafting
Thursday, 16 May 2019
My kids love crafting! I love that they learn so much while creating. But with kids ranging in age from teen to baby, our crafting time takes some definite intentionality. I can’t just go to Pinterest, pick one beautiful project, and get the kids started. Their abilities and interests are just too varied. Some
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Astronomy Activities for Kids
Thursday, 09 May 2019
It’s time to get your kids excited about astronomy! Learning about science can be a difficult task. But if your kids are having fun at the same time as they are learning, it can make it easier! In honor of Space Day, here are some activities that are designed to help students around the
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