Candy Experiments

Around this time of the year, my kids seem to have an excessive amount of candy. In attempt to discretely get rid of some of the candy, I began a tradition of declaring a day for candy experiments! In the name of science, I am able to eliminate quite a bit of candy that my kids would have otherwise tried to convince me to let...

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Shovelhorns, The Biography of a Moose, and the Black Bruin, The Biography of a Bear

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...

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Color Wheel Activity

Are you looking for a fun way to teach the primary, secondary, and tertiary colors? Want a fun, hands-on color mixing activity? Are you teaching about the color wheel? If you answered yes to any of these questions, perhaps you would be interested in this printable color wheel activity! First, download and print the color wheel...

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The Double Cousins and the Mystery of the Missing Watch: A Giveaway!!

We often get asked for book recommendations for young boys. It isn’t always easy to find a wholesome book that is entertaining enough to capture a young boy’s attention, particularly if you are looking for one that supports the Christian and family values that you are trying to instill. Thankfully the Double Cousins...

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The Doubleganger Chronicles: The Great Mogul Diamond

I had been reluctant to let my twin 8-year old sons read graphic novels until Tyndale Publishers sent me G.P. Taylor’s latest book in in his Dopple Ganger Chronicles: The great Mogul Diamond.  If you don’t already know, Taylor is being dubbed as “the new C.S. Lewis” in the United Kingdom and has been...

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12 Free Online Math Resources

With the increasing amount of free resources found online, the ability to homeschool has become more affordable for many. Below is a list of 12 websites featuring free math resources. The list includes games, printables, activities, quizzes, videos and even a few complete math curriculums! Brightsorm Math Features over 2,000...

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Snap it Up! Math games

If you are looking for a fun math game to use to drill in addition, subtraction or multiplication facts—-you will want to play Snap It Up with your child/ren. This fast paced game really gets the math and thinking skills going as players try to come up with 2 cards (out of the 3 they play from in their hands) that match...

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DIY Geoboard

Fun, hands-on manipulatives don’t always have to be expensive or store-bought. Many of my kid’s favorite learning tools have been inexpensive and homemade. One of their favorite such manipulatives are our geoboards. Geoboards are multi-purposed and can be used for children of various ages. For the younger child, a geoboard...

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Floral Coaster Craft

We are probably all familiar with the old saying, “April showers bring May flowers.” As the April showers are ending, hopefully the May flowers are beginning to bloom in your area! As God continues to grace us with the majestic beauty of His amazing floral accents on our Earth, why not preserve some of those beautiful May...

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Homemade Easter Hat

There are many traditions and customs with each holiday and Easter is no different. For some Easter represents the resurrection of Jesus Christ and His promises of eternal life for all who believe in Him. For some it is characterized by the new life that emerges each spring after a long winter.  For some Easter means coloring...

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