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Favorite Easter Activities for Kids: A Homeschool Mom’s Guide

I’ve gathered all our favorite and most memorable Easter activities for kids. From recipes, art lessons and nature studies to crafts and a Lenten countdown, these meaningful learning opportunities are a homeschool mom’s guide. photo by Amy Law Easter Activities for Kids: A Homeschool Mom’s Guide Simple Easter – ideas for homemade Easter bags rather […]

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in HomeSchooling&middot Nature Studies

A Homeschool Mom’s Guide to The Great Backyard Bird Count

This homeschool mom’s guide to the Great Backyard Bird Count includes resources to jump right in and enjoy this citizen science project. Such fun for homeschool families! A Homeschool Mom’s Guide to The Great Backyard Bird Count First, take a look at this overview of the Great Backyard Bird Count with resources. It’s everything you […]

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Bird-Themed Scripture Coloring Pages for Learning Bible Verses

These scripture coloring pages are great for learning Bible verses! They are also a fun complement to your homeschool bird studies. Our littlest girl LOVED coloring these scripture coloring pages! There are three coloring pages: Proverbs 1:7, Psalm 4:8, and Matthew 6:26 ESV. Get Your Free Bird Bible Verse Coloring Pages Fill out the form […]

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Simple Heart-Shaped Bird Feeder for Your Homeschool Bird Study

A simple, heart-shaped bird feeder. You can make it allergy-friendly. Easy steps and fun to make with your children in honor of the Great Backyard Bird Count! And perfect for a Valentine for your backyard birds. Of course we must make it. And we must make it allergy friendly! Recipe for Simple Heart-Shaped Bird Feeder […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Frugal Living, HomeMaking Tagged With: bird, feeder, heart, lard, simple, suet, Sunbutter, Valentine

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A Simple Laundry System: Life Skills for Homeschool Families

Here is a simple laundry system that is doable for homeschool families – and can count as domestic skills! Inexpensive and easy on mom, these tasks help promote independence. I’ve spent a lot of time in the last few weeks evaluating our household. I’m sure most of us do that this time of year. For me, […]

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Simple Snow Science for Your Weekly Homeschool Lessons

Enjoy these ideas for simple snow science for your weekly homeschool lessons. Includes a sample of a homeschool schedule with nature study, writing, math, art and lots of hands on learning. Dear homeschool mom, here is a simple reminder that one bad day does not determine the week. Midweek I was lamenting that we we […]

Filed Under: AiG Science, Cooking Fun with Children, HomeSchooling, Nature Studies, Southern Recipes, Tapestry of Grace Tagged With: Homeschool Highlights, weekly wrap

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A Homeschool Mom’s Christmas Favorites

I found myself looking through my archives for some Christmas favorites. So, I thought it would be good to place them all in a nice little spot. A homeschool mom’s Christmas favorites like recipes we use often in December, advent resources plus holiday and winter art and more. He appeared and the soul felt its […]

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in Faith & Gratitude&middot Holiday Habits&middot HomeMaking

A Birthday Cake For Jesus Activity For Kids

This birthday cake for Jesus activity includes a recipe and ideas for throwing a party to celebrate with your entire family. I have so many wonderful childhood Christmas memories. When I became a parent, I started looking for ways to create Christmas memories and traditions with my children. One thing we have done through the […]

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15 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Christmas with Kids

Are you wondering what you can do to make Christmas enjoyable (and build cherished memories) for your family? Here are some cool ideas for how you can celebrate Christmas with your kids. Whatever you choose to do, remember to have fun and enjoy spending time together as a family. 15 Meaningful Ways To Celebrate Christmas […]

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Reindeer Mix a.k.a. White Christmas Snack Recipe: Baking with Kids

Always a holiday favorite is Reindeer Mix, a.k.a. White Christmas Snack. It’s an easy solution for parties, teacher or neighbor gifts or a nice little something to tuck in the mailbox for your mail carrier. It’s very simple. You might even have the ingredients on hand. Just melt the white chocolate bark and pour it […]

Filed Under: Allergy Adaptations, Cooking Fun with Children, HomeCooking Tagged With: allergy adaptation, allergy friendly, chocolate, Christmas, Cooking Fun, dessert, gift, microwave, mix, pretzel, recipe, reindeer, snack, white

in Art for All Ages&middot Free Pastel Tutorials&middot HomeSchooling

Glowing Christmas Tree Kids’ Art Tutorial Perfect for the Whole Family

Enjoy this glowing Christmas Tree Kids’ Art Tutorial for your Christmas School celebrations. One of our favorite ways to make memories at Christmas is to drive around town and see Christmas lights at night! And so, in honor of the favorite, glowing Christmas tree you spot on your drive around town – we have a […]

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Advent Family Activities: Creating A Meaningful And Fun Christmas

These advent family activities are a wonderful way to focus on the Savior during this Christmas season. With two options for advent chains, your family can count down to Christmas. I want to have my December game-plan before December hits. I want to create some intentional, meaningful memories this Christmas Season. I want to pass […]

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in HomeSchooling&middot Nature Studies

Spider Web Activities For All Ages: A Homeschool Mom’s Guide

No need to be scared! You can have fun with this homeschool mom’s guide to spider web activities. Learn how to draw a spider web, explore the variety of webs in nature and even make a spider t-shirt! Fall activities for all ages. Spider and Spider Web Nature Activities for All Ages This nature study […]

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