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The Great Backyard Bird Count
Help Science The Great Backyard Bird Count! Scientists can’t be everywhere; that’s why they need our help. The Great Backyard Bird Count is February 16–19, 2024, and participation is fun, free and easy for all ages. You’ll be part of … [continue reading]
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Mardi Gras Lesson Plans
Mardi Gras lessons, worksheets, and activities for the classroom. Next Mardi Gras or “Fat Tuesday”, Mardi Gras 2026, falls on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Celebrated worldwide but most notably in New Orleans, Mardi Gras is a carnival-type celebration that fills … [continue reading]
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Jumpin’ Jupiter Skate Center Muskegon
Jumpin’ Jupiter Skate Center and Fun Center 1775 Evanston Avenue Muskegon, MI 49442 231-773-5538 Homeschool Skate is scheduled as a private party. February 28, 2024 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Admission is $6 and skate rental extra. They play family friendly … [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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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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Who Homeschools?
For those that don’t homeschool…Don’t think you know anyone who homeschools? You probably do. Tim Tebow, quarterback for the Florida Gators at the University of Florida is the only sophomore ever to win the Heisman Trophy. Famous people … [continue reading]
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Water Poster
Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC) offers in the education section an educational poster on Water Pollution. This 17″ x 11″ poster explains where our drinking water comes from, potential threats to the safety of our water, and what is being … [continue reading]
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Washington State Potato Commission
Free publications and posters from Washington State Potato Commission. Includes teacher kit, recipes and illustrated chart of Washington fresh potato varieties, descriptions and best uses.
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Cereal & Parfait
My favorite cereal is Nature’s Path brand cereal Pumpkin FlaxPlus Granola. It’s vegetarian, has no trans fats, is whole grain and low in sodium (20mg per serving). Plus it has the UDSA Organic symbol on the box. Nature’s Path … [continue reading]
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Couponing
My aunt sends me lots of coupons. Gotta love it! Anyway, since we’ve moved and most things are in storage (I won’t be able to get to them or find them until the Spring Thaw) and don’t have my coupon … [continue reading]
