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Project Learning Tree workshop
Hawk Woods Nature Center will be hosting a Project Learning Tree workshop for naturalist, home school parents, pre-service teachers and of course K-8 teachers. Project Learning Tree is a national model of environmental education. The workshop will be on Saturday, … [continue reading]
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Home Schooling Works Spring Book Fair 2009
Save the Date March 21, 2009 Home Schooling Works Spring Book Fair Costick Activities Center in Farmington Hills March 21, 2009 William Costick Activities Center, 28600 W. Eleven Mile Road, Farmington Hills (between Inkster and Middlebelt) Workshop & Fair Particulars … [continue reading]
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Veggie Cheap
We’ve been trying to eat healthier. It’s been quite a challenge, especially since our fridge broke. Fresh fruits and vegetables are out of reach for now, so we’re limited to shelf-stable foods. We were gifted a cube fridge—like a dorm … [continue reading]
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Battle Whirlpool
I had a battle with the washing machine. My laundry area and kitchen (right next to the laundry) flooded. I ran a normal load, then I ran a Short Load. Two cloth diapers (we use them for cleaning and I … [continue reading]
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Homeschool Skate at Rollhaven
Rollhaven Skating Center Homeschool Skate Starts October 14th! 2nd Tuesday of Every Month from 12:30pm – 2:30pm Admission $5.00 Includes Skate/Blade rental & Bounce House(54″ & Under) Homeschool Skate Dates: October 14 – Photo Day * November 11 December 9… [continue reading]
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2nd Annual Unschoolers’ Winter Waterpark Gathering
Registration is in full swing for the 2nd Annual Unschoolers Winter Waterpark Gathering (UWWG) at the amazing Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, Ohio February 2-6, 2009. Join unschooolers from around the country for a fun week among other unschoolers at America’s … [continue reading]
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Getting Kids Interested
What do you do if you have a child who doesn’t really seem to be interested in anything in particular? If television is allowed in the house – does your child have a favorite show? Watch it with them, see … [continue reading]
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How to Use Coupons to Your Advantage
I don’t know if you all had seen this show a while back, but this segment off Good Morning America really caught my eye. It is, of course, a free website. As a bonus, it also lists Upromise rebates. My … [continue reading]
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Planning for Fall
In addition to our monthly 4-H meetings, there has been interest in having classes this fall. We will have a couple of meetings over the next couple of months to do some planning. April had heard from a few of … [continue reading]
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Stressed?
When you have a day that is just too overwhelming, take a break, have some fun, and remind yourself of some of the real benefits of homeschooling. Rest, Regroup, Rejuvenate, Reorganize! If time is an issue, maybe doing an interactive … [continue reading]
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