Groundhog Day Has Never Been So Fun
Groundhog Day has been my most favorite homeschooling unit so far. Apparently I dig groundhogs (pun intended, sorry). So do my girls. I have discovered the magic of Pinterest and my library for really...
View ArticlePresidents and Perfectionism
Since we were out of town last week, we’re talking about presidents and President’s Day in our homeschool this week. Miss is very fascinated by the stories of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. I...
View ArticleReady for Easter
We have been talking about Easter all week in school. We’ve read books about the Easter Bunny. About Easter Eggs. About where both of these traditions originated. And about Jesus and the Resurrection,...
View ArticleSummer “Bucket List”– 50 Summer Activities for Kids
I am working on creating a list of activities to do with the girls this summer. Our very own Summer “Bucket List.” The list has been a work in progress in my brain for a few weeks now, so it’s helping...
View ArticleArt from Nature. With Glitter.
Something that I have really wanted to do with the girls this summer is to get them outside to do a treasure hunt in our yard for natural items that they could use to do an art project. A “nature...
View Article4th of July Fun
We’re having lots of 4th of July fun here. I love the 4th of July. It’s not my favorite holiday, but it’s up there. I like the patriotic songs and parades and the flag waving. I love the...
View ArticleSo Um, This is the Bible…
I have started trying to incorporate some religion into our homeschool lessons. I have to laugh a bit at myself as I think about it, because it’s been a little awkward so far. I end up saying things...
View Article60 Kids’ Activities for Fall and Winter – The List is Done!
Our Fall and Winter Fun List is done! 60 fun things we will be doing in the next six months: Draw faces on leaves Make an apple pie Make fall leaves spice art Go to local apple orchard Make a leaf book...
View ArticleSharing Dessert, Pig Slaughter, and Advent
Linking up with Conversion Diary 1. This is something I have never really thought about before, but apparently sharing a dessert at a restaurant is an intimate act. I went out for dinner with Super...
View ArticleKid-Made Stations of the Cross Box
Last year I made a Stations of the Cross box for my girls, inspired by the one Bonnie made and shared in this post. The girls really enjoyed doing Stations last year using the box. It was fun for them...
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