Category Archives: homeschooling

Book Club Fun: Flower Arranging

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

We had a lovely book club today, arranging flowers and making our table pretty for snacks. First, I gave the girls each a tray with some glass jars to upcycle into pretty vases.  We used craft tape (Washi tape) to … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to an Easy and Fun Poetry Tea Time

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

One of our favorite parts of the week is Tea Time Poetry Tuesday. This weekly tradition includes a real fancy tea set, a table cloth, special scrumptious treats and a stack of poetry books. We sip our drinks, eat our … Continue reading →

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Every Day is Earth Day

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

Earth Day doesn’t have to be just one day every April. It can be any day of the year. Here are some activities you can do anytime, anywhere to take care of the earth and show your gratitude for  all … Continue reading →

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Colonial History with Liberty’s Kids

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

We cannot get enough of this series! I thought it was a little pricey for our homeschool budget but it has been totally worth it! It has really helped Colonial history come alive in our house. Highly recommend it. (Affiliate … Continue reading →

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Creative Snapshot: Tandem Drawing

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

Creativity at work:  My niece (age 23) and my daughter (age 7) sat down with a long piece of paper and began to work on one drawing together, adding some of the same elements on each side of the paper: … Continue reading →

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Planting Seeds With Preschoolers

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

Our seed-planting area is ready to for exploration. Our books: What Does a Seed Need? and Spring Is Here!: A Story About Seeds  (these are Amazon affiliate links). We used cut up cardboard tubes from paper towel and toilet paper rolls to … Continue reading →

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It’s Brave Writer Giveaway Time!

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

The awesome and inspiring Julie Bogart, creator of the Brave Writer program is sponsoring this post and giving away two of her products:   Exploring Poetry With Children and Brave Writer Goes to the Movies. Julie is a mom of five … Continue reading →

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Books for Learning About Jamestown, John Smith and Pocohontas

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

Our early American History studies had us lingering in Jamestown for a while. We’ve discovered so many wonderful books, that we really enjoyed hanging out there with John Smith, Pocohontas, Christopher Newport, the Powhatan Indians and the British settlers.   … Continue reading →

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Kiddie Pool Bird’s Nest and Story Time

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

 Spring is for the birds.  Stories about birds, really.  And what a fun way to listen to story time and learn about birds, in this easy-to-make nest. More wonderful books about nests and birds: Are You My Mother? by P.D. … Continue reading →

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Learning About Polar Animals and Safari Ltd Giveaway!

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

We’ve spent a week with the polar bears, penguins and seals, with the help of our friends at Safari Ltd. We set up fun and easy habitats to go along with some great learning resources. And, Safari Ltd has generously … Continue reading →

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Pretend Play Construction with Coffee Grounds

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

Invitation to play:  Dried coffee grounds and construction vehicles in the  Play Table. Keeping my four year old occupied is an essential part of the homeschool rhythm in our house. For a couple of weeks, I dumped our used coffee … Continue reading →

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Australian Unit Study

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

We’ve been Down Under for two weeks, learning about the wonderful animals and geography of Australia. We could’ve gone on for several weeks more, there’s so much to learn about this wonderful continent. Here’s a peek at some of the … Continue reading →

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Strong, Brave, Courageous Girls: Picture Book Characters for Our Daughters

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

You know what we love? Books with strong, brave, courageous, funny, characters.  What is even better is when they have a whole series of their own.  Remember when you were a child, first discovering a love of books? Remember when … Continue reading →

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Anime Momotaro: A Japanese Folktale, at Imagination Stage

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

A baby inside a peach.  ”Invisible” ninjas that manipulate the props. Sound effects galore. An action packed adventure and a humorous adaptation of a ancient Japanese folktale paired with the modern culture of Japanese animation. That is what Anime Momotaro … Continue reading →

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Hands-On Geography: Animals and Their Habitats

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

An invitation to learn and play… This was fun to set up and even more fun to watch my kids explore, hear their questions and find the answers together. Currently, we are learning about Australia, so we set up a … Continue reading →

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