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Robotics for Kids – Building Q the Robot

Oct112016

EEME 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.  Over the last year Zachary has learned so much about circuits, and this past month he was able to dip his toe into a bit of robotics thanks to EEME. When you add in his … [Continue reading...]

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Periodic Table of Elements Cards – Free Printable

Oct102016

Learning the periodic table with your kids - or at least having them work on it? Last year while we were working on Christian Kids Explore Chemistry I put together some hands-on cards for our son to use while researching different elements. Today I am excited to offer this and they are FREE especially for my email subscribers – yay!! Are you already an email subscriber? Please go … [Continue reading...]

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Homeschool Coupon Codes and Sponsor Thanks October 2016

Oct82016

Each month there are some wonderful companies working behind the scenes with us and each offers a variety of products you will love! Below you’ll find some special coupon codes from these companies along information about upcoming reviews and giveaways that you don’t want to miss! Apologia Our family has used various products from Apologia over the years, and this year we are using a … [Continue reading...]

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Pound the Sound and Balancing Emotions – Preschool and Kindergarten Community 10-7-16

Oct72016

Ready for another week of linking and sharing your preschool and kindergarten learning ideas? Be sure to stop by our PreK & K Pinterest board to see a collection of the different posts we are pinning – including yours! Don’t forget to link up a post (or two) of yours and share what you’ve been working on with your kids! Here are a few fun ideas from a recent week’s linkup. Fresco … [Continue reading...]

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Making a Simple Compass – Learning about the Earth’s Magnetism

Oct52016
making a simple compass and learning about the Earth's magnetism - HomeschoolCreations.net

As part of our history time this year, each week we are working on simple projects with friends to go along with our studies. One week we may make miniature teepees, another we tie knots that sailors use. This past week we talked more about how compasses work and had fun making a simple compass of our own.  We've been learning about early explorers to the Americas and talking about how … [Continue reading...]

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Our 4th Grade Reading List 2016

Oct42016

I'll admit that part of me is always hesitant to share reading lists or updates on our youngest. This is where that comparison issue rears its ugly head - comparison to our other children - or even friend's kids. Reading is just harder for him and sometimes that's really hard to accept, remember, and not become frustrated with - especially with myself as the parent and teacher. Sometimes I want to … [Continue reading...]

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