Unit Study: American Girl
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We all probably know one girl in our lives (our own daughters and their friends or another relative) who has an American Girl dollIn our homeschool, we’ve done a lot with the American Girl dolls (from the Pleasant Company). My daughter has quite a collection and she still loves them as much as ever at eleven years old....
When the Day Takes All of You
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Imagine staying up with the moon preparing the pieces and pages for the next day’s lesson. Love and duty equally motivate the morning and teaching happens and children engage. Some respond well, even with excitement. But one doesn’t understand. He has struggled, and now he fights and melts and the tantrum...
Apron Strings
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When we took our oldest daughter to college this fall and helped her move into her dorm room, we received many comments from well meaning friends. More than one person mentioned it being time to cut the apron strings. We took it in the spirit in which it was meant, but still it chafed a bit. There is an undercurrent of...
Shovelhorns, The Biography of a Moose, and the Black Bruin, The Biography of a Bear
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Caradamom Publishers has brought back two classic novels into one new book: Shovehorns, The Biography of a Moose, and Black Bruin, The Biography of a Bear. Written by naturalist Clarence Hawkes (1869-1954), these realistic adventures are sure to appeal to boys of all ages who love the outdoors and hearing about the...
American Girl Club for Homeschoolers
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Do you have girls who are in love with the American Girl dolls and stories? Well our friends at CurrClick have created a FREE online club for you and your family! You’ll have access to a safe, online environment for your kids to make new friends, learn about history and do arts and crafts. Did I mention this club is...
Getting to Know Angela DeRossett
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Your family is… Chaotic, of course, and that is just how we like it. With two adults, 4 kids, 4 cats and a dog there is never a dull moment. Name 5 homeschool products you cannot live without. A room full of supplies and manipulatives for any project, computers, Netflix, easy to understand math curriculums, and my...
Teachable Moments in Spanish: Fall Colors
Fall is here and another teachable moment is waiting for us. Are you ready to hunt some leaves with your children? Get some leaves and rather than “teaching” your children, allow the process to occur naturally, in the same manner that the children learn their native language. My goals for this lesson: To introduce...
In the Hands of a Child Review & Giveaway
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I know there is a wonderful variety available when it comes to homeschool geography courses. Despite (or maybe because of) all the choices, I have been stymied in my efforts to find one that works for my son. Since necessity is the mother of invention and I am the mother of an active 13-year-old boy, I have been crafting our...
They Think I’m Crazy to Homeschool
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You know exactly who “they” are. They are the ones who furrow their brow and stare a long time before answering when you say, “We homeschool.” They have no idea how much it took to muster up the courage to speak those two little words, and their reaction doesn’t surprise you in the least, but deep down you wish they...
Science Unit Studies for Homeschoolers and Teachers
Science Unit Studies for Homeschoolers and Teachers, by Susan Kilbride, is a new tool to add to any educator’s arsenal of science resources. This book can be used in both homeschool and traditional classroom settings. The unit studies are geared toward children ages 4-13; however, virtually all of the units could...
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