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Winter Insects in One Small Square

After lunch we set out to discover what we could find in one square foot of backyard. I handed over…
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Easy and delicious. No peanut, no tree nut, no egg. Safe for our crew. Continuing our tradition of trying new…
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Spring forward in just five days. (But who’s counting?) Longer evenings for family walks. Warmer afternoons. Flip flops… …And bubble…
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This business of play. It’s a dirty job. But someone has to do it. Because play is a child’s job….
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We’ll find many more of these in the months to come. And that’s good because we like how they help…
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Often times, an atmosphere of learning is simply giving permission. Yes, you can chase after that answer. The tools you…
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Following last week’s sickness I decided this week would be just Math and display boards. In three short weeks we…
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This recipe is a Grandma and Grandpa original. In hopes of getting a grandchild to eat a green vegetable with…
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All things spring! The calendar flipped to March and we’re sharing habits for a new season. Amidst the spring cleaning,…
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All things spring! The calendar flipped to March and we’re sharing habits for a new season. Amidst the spring cleaning,…
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One jumped. One twirled. My children’s reaction when Grandma and Grandpa came through the door with the large bowl full…
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Those many years ago, I loaded my car and moved to the west. The call of those majestic mountains, travel,…
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From the Answers in Genesis site: “Answers are important. If children aren’t given answers to their questions about the Bible…
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