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10th Grade Mid-Year Homeschool Curriculum Review

Jan262017

This homeschool year with Laurianna hasn't quite gone according to plan, which has been a little hard on both her and myself (definitely more her though). I mentioned a few months ago that she has been dealing with some health issues thanks to a tick bite almost two years ago. That has in turn meant a lot of changes in our home, both physically and academically.  Prior to our Christmas break … [Continue reading...]

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Filed Under: 10th Grade, Curriculum Choices, Weekly Wrap Up 1 Comment

A Reason for Science Level D Review

Jan242017

Educents is a blog sponsor and we received this product free for the purpose of reviewing it. All opinions expressed are my personal, honest opinions. You can read my full disclosure policy for more details.  This year I thought we would try something different for science. Instead of using a curriculum of any type, I pulled a bunch of science experiment books off … [Continue reading...]

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Alphabet Mini Booklets – Letters U to Z (Free Printable)

Jan232017

Every few weeks I have been sharing a set of alphabet mini booklets with you. Today I have a brand new set to share for the letters U-Z. My friend's daughter and I have been working through these booklets a few letters at a time and having fun together. The booklets are very simple and fold up into a quarter-sheet size - perfect for smaller hands.  A Peek Inside Each of the letter … [Continue reading...]

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Filed Under: Alphabet Time, Early Learning Printables, Kindergarten Printables, Letter Uu, Letter Vv, Letter Ww, Letter Xx, Letter Yy, Letter Zz, Preschool Printables 2 Comments

Groundhog Day Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten – Community Linkup

Jan202017

Groundhog Day (February 2nd) is a few short weeks away, and it is always a fun time to talk more about the changing of the seasons and shadows - and that crazy groundhog too! Here are some learning ideas to get you started.  Groundhog Day Activity Almost Unschoolers put together a groundhog day activity showing what the different weather conditions on Groundhog Day … [Continue reading...]

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Filed Under: PreK and K Community, Preschool Corner 2 Comments

8th Grade Mid-Year Homeschool Curriculum Review

Jan192017

I'll admit that this year I was a little anxious about how McKenna would fare taking high school credits. While she was almost completely independent her 7th grade year in most subject areas, her load was going to increase quite a bit and with that - her stress level - and this is a girl who gets overwhelmed quickly. Typically it isn't ever as bad as she believes it is and she settles down, but it … [Continue reading...]

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Antarctica Geography Printables – Free Printables

Jan172017
Antarctica mini unit study

Our recent geography study has taken us to Antarctica and that involved some more updated printables for Kaleb. While Antarctica isn't a country and doesn't have a government per se, these were helpful to us in our learning. Below too you will find additional helps for learning tools, lesson plans, and a book unit from other moms to help you out as well.  The Antarctica Geography … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Antarctica, Geography, Geography Printables, Printables