Category Archives: summer fun

Summer Nights: Mason Jar Lights

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

We loved, loved, loved making these mason jar lights. Perfect for a camping craft or any summer night. Hop on over to Kiwi Crate for the step-by-step instructions. Follow Creekside Learning on Pinterest. Pin It

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Lego BrickFair Is Worth the Wait

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

We had a great time at the Lego BrickFair today in Virginia. There was some chatter on Twitter about the long lines to get in, which I hope will translate into a larger venue next year for this spectacular show. … Continue reading →

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Summer Love Books Exchange: Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

This year, our summer reading has included the Summer Love Books Exchange, which paired us up with another blogging mom and her kids.  They sent us a book and some activities to go along with it, and we sent them … Continue reading →

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Posted in books, creative play, Early Elementary Years, homeschooling, kindergarten, Learning with Legos, literature-based learning, nature, summer fun | 9 Comments

Have a Reading Date With Your Child

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

Our current read-aloud book.  Two cups of something yummy to drink.  A comfy place to sit at a local coffee shop. And my favorite 8 year old.  Because it’s noisy at our house. Because we get interrupted a lot when … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading Book Exchange: The Giving Tree Project

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

Why did I send the wonderful Shel Silverstein book, The Giving Tree, and all this stuff to Jill, the Enchanted Homeschooling Mom? Why, because of The Summer Love Books Project, of course!  This is a book exchange coordinated by the fab … Continue reading →

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Summer Fun: Daisy Chains

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

Isn’t this just another reason why summer is so awesome? An easy Daisy Chain tutorial can be found here. To see more pictures of my dog (and other stuff, too), follow Creekside Learning on Instagram. This daisy chain post is … Continue reading →

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Indoor Sandbox: Beach!

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

So, this morning I showed you what fun my 3 1/2 year old had with construction vehicles and counting in our indoor sandbox.  My 6-year-old daughter was up next.  Here is the benefit of not cleaning up parts of my … Continue reading →

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The Creekside Summer Bucket List

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

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So Much Summer Fun

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

Here is the post I wrote for last week.  Thank you for all of your comments, tweets, messages, etc. that expressed condolences to our family.  We so appreciate it.   We’ve been off for the past month, and while I … Continue reading →

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Dye-free Fourth of July Treats

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

I’ve been drooling over all the cute Fourth of July treats on blogs and websites, in festive colors of red, white and blue, things made with food coloring or sprinkles or gelatin or colored icing. Lately, however, we’ve been limiting … Continue reading →

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First Time Campers

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

Cast of Characters… Me:  a childhood camper with fond memories. The Husband: a reluctant camper with (who knew?) a fear that bears will invade our campsite and I will send him out of the tent to fend them off, lest … Continue reading →

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Summer Fun at the Farm

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Julie @ Creekside Learning

Yesterday, we picked black raspberries and cherries under a beautiful blue sky….. Although the kids began to wilt in the sun and fuss and whine on the dusty road with not enough shade.  ”Too hot to stay at the farm. … Continue reading →

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