Homeschooling
Homeschooling
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Kingsolver, Barbara
Author Barbara Kingsolver https://barbarakingsolver.net/ Animal Dreams https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/animaldreams/ Animal, Vegetable, Miracle LitLovers – Discussion Questions https://www.litlovers.com/reading-guides/non-fiction/animal-vegetable-miracle-kingsolver?showall=1 HarperCollins – Reading Guide https://library.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Book-Buzz-Animal-Vegetable-Miracle-Readers-Guide.pdf Teachers.net – Discussion questions, research topics, and suggestions for further reading https://teachers.net/lessonplans/posts/260.html The Bean Trees https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/beantrees/ Pigs in Heaven https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/pigsheaven/… [continue reading]
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Math in Skating Budgeting for a Family Trip to the Roller Rink
Roller skating isn’t just a fun way to stay active—it’s also a great opportunity to teach kids financial literacy! Planning a family trip to the roller rink provides a hands-on lesson in budgeting, addition, and subtraction. Breaking down costs and … [continue reading]
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Have A Heart Valentine’s Craft
With Valentine’s Day arrives an opportunity to communicate one’s feelings to another, whether friend, Valentine Projects, or family. What better time to devote to this colorful tradition than a rainy day? by Deborah Greco Materials: Newspaper or old sheet to … [continue reading]
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Homemade Hearts for Valentine’s Day
Candy Cane Heart Fold a piece of heavy red construction paper in half. Glue a smaller piece of pink paper to the front of Heart the card, leaving enough red showing around the edges to make a border. Take 2 … [continue reading]
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Tissue Flower Craft
Tissue flowers are quick to make and the children enjoy making them. Younger children may need some help Paper with accordion-pleating the tissue paper. This project is rated EASY to do. Materials: Pastel colored tissue paper Chenille stem Scissors Ruler… [continue reading]
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Easter Poems
Here are some Easter poems that you can easily add your own fingerplay and movements to. Mr. Rabbit has a habit That is very plain to see. He wrinkles up and crinkles up His little nose at me. Our rabbits … [continue reading]
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In A Pumpkin Shell
A book review of In A Pumpkin Shell and An Apple A Day, both authored by Jennifer Storey Gillis In A Pumpkin Shell tells all you ever wanted to know about raising pumpkins. It even shows how to grow a … [continue reading]
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Applesauce Ornament
Here is a craft idea that just takes a few household items and is pleasant to your nose. 4 ounces (1 cup) cinnamon 1 Tablespoon cloves 1 Tablespoon nutmeg 3/4 cup applesauce 3 Tablespoons white glue 1/2 teaspoon food coloring… [continue reading]
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Wall Banner
Colored felt pieces, 12″ X 12″ white glue scissors sequins, buttons, decorative trim yarn Cut the felt square into two pieces, 6″ x 12″ each. Lay a 18″ long piece of yarn along one of the 6″ edges, placing it … [continue reading]
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Wreaths
Grapevine Wreath Gather wild grapevines from the woods. Soak them overnight in water to soften them up, and then they can be used to shape wreaths (or a manger for a nativity scene). Decorate them with different colored ribbons, plus … [continue reading]