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Explode the Code Online Review

Explode the Code is a workbook based, incremental phonics and reading program that has been utilized by schools and homeschoolers for over 30 years. Many homeschoolers have used this program with success throughout the years, and now with ETC Online, you can utilize this research proven program in a whole new way! My middle son...

I Spy…New Beginnings, Students, and Inspiration

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Hello dear friends! It’s time again to share a taste of what’s going on in the blogosphere these days. This week, the web is full of relevant, interesting articles all about starting the new year off right and ideas to make this year your best year yet! Are you excited? Because I sure am, so let’s get this party...

I Spy: Madness, Problems, and Messfree Crafts

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Hello dear friends! My, it has been a while since we chatted, I hope you are having an awesome summer. My summer has been full of surprises and changes around every turn! And the blogosphere has been jam packed with great posts that I want to share with you! I just had to laugh out loud when I read this post about the Madness...

Giveaway: HOTM Conference Tickets!

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Hear-ye, Hear-ye.. LOL, Ok seriously friends, I have a super exciting announcement for you! We have 5 tickets to giveaway for the August 2010 Homeschool Conference. The requirements for you to earn an entry in this giveaway are super simple, you must: Be a registered member on the forum and, Reply to this thread on the...

Lost and Found in Phonics Paradise

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There are so many things I want my children to learn before they are grown and out from under my wing. I want them to gain an understanding of God’s Word and develop a close relationship with Him. I want them to see God’s grace and provision throughout history and explore God’s beautiful and amazing world through...

I Spy – Reading Fun, Radicals, and Really Cool Crafts!

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Hello again friends! I hope you all had an awesome Valentines Day with your families. We weren’t able to do anything special around here, but that was just fine with me. I would rather be home where its warm instead of running around in all this snow! Speaking of snow, I hope you are all staying warm! While you’re...

I Spy… Days, Direction, and Lessons Learned

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I don’t know about you, but the low temperatures and snow are starting to get old and I find myself wishing Spring would hurry up! Until it gets here, we are stuck with Winter so let’s make the best of it and read some encouraging posts from bloggyland… Should homeschoolers have Teacher in-service days? Snow...

I Spy – Salt Paintings, Socialization, and Study Links

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I have been so busy the past few weeks learning how to coupon and saving a ton of money on my grocery bill. It’s nice to have a break to scan the bloggyverse in order to find some gems for you to put on your “to read” list this week! Here’s what I found… Got a toddler (or two or three)? Read this...

I Spy… control-journals, cookies, and charts

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It’s a new year now, and there is a lot of talk in bloggyland of resolutions, goals, and changes for the better. I’m not sure what it is about the beginning of a new year and a fresh, new calendar that drives us reminisce and reorganize, but I am all for new beginnings! If you are searching for fresh inspiration as...

I Spy…Good-bye 2009 Edition

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Can you believe this is our last I Spy of 2009? This year has really flown by! It’s the time of year for reflection and thankfulness. And for many homeschooling families, a time of evaluation and tweaking. Many of us are gearing up for a few changes in our curriculum or the way we do school. If you are looking for some...