The iPad has become a teaching tool. Educational apps abound, with an amazing variety of subjects available. In the geography…
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Sick Day Tea Party
“But we were all ready to go and…now…we’re doomed!” ~my daughter’s response when I told her Mama was sick. There’s…
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Hodgepodge Homeschool Highlights
Favorite photo of the week – on our nature walk in the backyard. We stayed close and really got to…
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IS MATH FOR YOUR CHILD LIKE A BATH IS FOR YOUR CAT?
Can you get a visual here? Have you ever tried to bathe a cat? It’s the funniest thing in the…
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The Biggest Lesson
Hold your hat – it’s a real Hodgepodge this week… Why did this girl deserve an Oreo McFlurry? Another ER…
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Layers and Levels of Unit Studies 2
Making a salt dough map of Italy as part of our Tapestry of Grace geography studies. This was another one…
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Busy Back to School in the New Year
Celebrated! Went places! 1. Counting down to the new year when we were back from a party with friends. |…
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Celebrating a Good End Plus New Semester Plans
I realized, as I was planning our next unit of Tapestry of Grace, that I had not shared our holiday…
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Chickadee: A Chalk Pastels Tutorial
Chickadees are a frequent visitor to our backyard feeder. Photo of a favorite Christmas card We love their little black…
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When do you plan for school and how long does it take?
Continuing the habit of sharing a helpful habit on Fridays, today I’m answering a friend’s question: When do you plan…
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When a millipede interrupts math…
Here’s a little story about our nature studies over the last week…Insects. When a millipede interrupts math you just might…
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Keep Your Eyes Wide Open
A peaceful spot. The boys examining a slug while listening to the birds. Keep calm and count on. Encouragement posted…
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Review + Giveaway – Homeschooling Gifted and Advanced Learners
My very own friend and fellow review author, Cindy West has written this book, Homeschooling Gifted and Advanced Learners! You’ll…
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