For my board I compared the camera to the human eye. I chose that topic because the eye was something I was already studying in anatomy and I love photography. I made a diagram of the camera, and one of the human eye. I also compared the differences and similarities of the two. One of […]
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Medieval Castle: A Pastels Tutorial
Inspired by our current Tapestry of Grace studies, Nana taught us how to create castles with pastels! Gather your castle battalion of colors. Black, gray, green, light blue, brown and pink. Then, using your black, draw a simple, glass shape. This is the main structure of your castle. Next, add the ‘teeth’ on the castle […]
What is a Sea Turtle’s Life Cycle? – Fourth Grader
I wanted to learn more about sea turtles ever since we went to the beach. There was a sea turtle nest right in front of where we were staying. We thought it might even hatch while we were there but it didn’t. For my science project, I watched all kinds of awesome YouTube videos – […]
Thanksgiving Thankful Countdown Jar
We enjoyed this last year so much that it is officially an annual habit. You simply ready a mason jar (or even a plastic sandwich bag) then print out the downloadable pdf. Next, have a child cut all out the thankful ideas, rolling each into a little scroll. Place all 26 in your jar and […]
Thanksgiving Thankful Countdown Jar
We enjoyed this last year so much that it is officially an annual habit. You simply ready a mason jar (or even a plastic sandwich bag) then print out the downloadable pdf. Join me at Habits for a Happy Home today for the Thanksgiving fun…
New Recipe Index and the Hodgepodge Family Cookbook
“Memories…the food of our childhood; food that meant love.” ~ Susan Branch I’d like to think that I grew up grateful for what I had. Grandmothers and a mama who loved to make wonderful food to fill our tummies. Special dishes made for holidays. If I didn’t show my gratitude then, I sure hope it […]
Fast Food for Slow Sundays: Sloppy Joes
So easy for a Sunday lunch. Most simple for a weeknight supper. Not-your-average sloppy joes by Southern Plate. Just pull out your cooked ground turkey from your Batch Cooking in the Slow Cooker. Microwave with a can of Manwich sauce. Top with cheese and a sprinkle from a can of french-fried onions – onto store-bought […]
Layers and Levels of Unit Studies
Unit studies serve the age range in our homeschool well. Especially when two or more subjects overlap and the learning is on several different age and grade levels. Each day this week the older three first completed their Math and English studies. Saxon K Math made for a tasty mid-morning snack identifying cracker shapes. Zuzu […]
Science Fair and Art Show Results – Kindergartener
Four Science Projects to compliment our studies. As we started into working on each of these projects I suggested to the children that they not only pick something they were particularly interested in but also something that would help them dig deeper into something we were already studying. Over the next week, here on Hodgepodge, […]
Evernote App
Have you ever wished for a note taking application that would work with all of your digital devices? That would automatically synchronize your notes between computers, smartphones, tablets, and laptops? What if that same application could also be used to make notes from web page clippings, audio notes, photos and videos? Meet Evernote. I have […]
Evernote App
Have you ever wished for a note taking application that would work with all of your digital devices? That would automatically synchronize your notes between computers, smartphones, tablets, and laptops? What if that same application could also be used to make notes from web page clippings, audio notes, photos and videos? Meet Evernote. I have […]
Cold Days, Warm Soup
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get a cup of this soup! We’ve just begun to get some real fall weather here in the south and that always stirs up longings for soups, chowders, stews & chili. This soup recipe is a family favorite from the Pampered Chef “Kids in the Kitchen” cookbook […]
Our Favorites and a Visit to the Southern Plate Kitchen!
I’m thrilled to be visiting the Southern Plate kitchen today! I grew up on potato chip cookies. Didn’t realize they weren’t your normal variety until I was much older and got the questionable look from others. This special recipe is from my grandmother, Mama Ann and it is a great use for those bottom of the bag, […]