Tag Archives: homeschool
What Makes a Homeschool “Craft” a “Craft”?
I’ve been feeling somewhat “less than” as a mother for not putting together brilliant seasonal craft projects to dazzle and amaze friends and family. See, it’s almost Easter and we haven’t even bought eggs to dye yet. That said, my … Continue reading
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Come Meet Ruby Bridges: Or, How We’re Exploring Civil Rights, Childhood Courage in our Homeschool
Although I was familiar with Norman Rockwell’s classic image, The Problem We All Live With, I confess that it wasn’t until I moved to Louisiana as an adult that I came to fully understand Ruby Bridges and her story. It’s … Continue reading
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Friday Fun: The Faux Fish Experiment
This month holding the start of the Chinese New Year, it occurs to me that I missed a great opportunity to introduce Tater to a Chinese “fortune fish.” In fact, the topic of fortune fish can be a great way to … Continue reading
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Where to Find Story Starters for Kids
There once was a boy who had very dirty feet. Ever heard of a story starter? Basically, it’s a phrase, sentence or image that sparks a writer or storyteller to weave a tale by filling in the who, what, when, … Continue reading
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How to Make Seed Envelopes from Post-It Notes
Normally I’d be sharing with y’all a postcard from my collection, but since I did that earlier in the week, it makes sense to give some time today to gardening. Because, let’s face it, those seed catalogs are hitting mailboxes … Continue reading
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Perfect Together: Draw Write Now Books and the Show Me App
I love blending old school and new school pedagogy techniques. They’re like little recipes for learning! Here’s a great one to pack in the car when you’re traveling this holiday season, one that I dreamed up because we couldn’t locate … Continue reading
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