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A reading-centered life for my kids, that’s my goal. For so many reasons… To give them the words that will fill their vocabulary and their writing. To encourage them to become lifelong readers. To enrich our time together. I am … Continue reading
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We didn’t know what kind of a view we’d have, if we’d see it once or twice or even at all. Would the kids understand what an amazing opportunity this was? Would we regret making three small children wait for … Continue reading
We are learning about the amazing stars in the sky. We began with a fun project, then we got down to business to understand the life cycle of a star. First, let me show you our fun project. We made … Continue reading
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Welcome to the weekly Kids Co-Op linky party, where bloggers from around the world share their great ideas for learning and fun. Earth Day is coming up on April 17th. Need some quick ideas for books to read? Marnie at … Continue reading
The Queen Bee recently turned six and one of the gifts I gave her was this set of upcycled bottles. I know some of you are giggling now, as you realize that I have just given beer bottles to my … Continue reading
Pin ItInspired by a story we read about Alexander the Great and his horse, a huge, wild black stallion that only Alexander could ride, Firefly and I decided to make a horse that he could ride. Perfect for a 7 year … Continue reading
Pin ItWe are learning about star constellations, using our Usborne Book of Astronomy and Space as a guide. After reading about constellations and looking at some of the internet links in the book, we headed outside to the driveway. A box of rocks … Continue reading
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Wow, last week we had a record amount of links shared for fun learning and crafting opportunities with the weekly Kids Co-Op Linky Party. Check out these highlights, then link up your fun activities below. Or check back and see … Continue reading
Is it the only secret? Definitely not, but here is what has worked for us. Are you ready? Drum roll…… The Kid of the Day gets to… push all the elevator buttons pick the first t.v. show eat the last … Continue reading
Pin ItSuch a simple craft. Such a delighted little girl. My daughter and I made Doll Crowns from upcycled cardboard toilet paper tubes. Cut the tube into a crown shape. Spray paint with gold paint. Hot glue a strip of tulle … Continue reading
Pin ItEvery other week we drive out to a local farm and pick up food for our family. On this day, my two youngest decided to walk around and thank all of the animals. “Thank you, cows, for the milk. Thank … Continue reading
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It’s that Linky Party time of week. Check out all these learning ideas from all over the world. Or link up your own great ideas. Great ideas from last week’s Co-Op: Terri at Creative Family Fun shows us 10 Ways … Continue reading
We started a new ritual today: Reading poetry while having tea time. It was really fun and it only took a half hour from start to finish, leaving me wondering why I’d never done it before. Genius, pure genius and … Continue reading
Pin ItWe’ve been working our way through the chapters in our history curriculum that cover ancient Greece. Here are some of the fun projects we’ve done to go along with them. We made a paper parthenon from our History Pockets: Ancient … Continue reading
Pin ItIt’s an exciting day here on my blog! I am so pleased to join a group of over 35+ creative and amazing bloggers, who co-host the Weekly Kids Co-Op. This means that starting today, and in the weeks to come, … Continue reading
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