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10 Things to Consider for Classical Conversations Cycle 3

August 10, 2020 by Tawnee Leave a Comment

Are you getting ready to start Cycle 3 with Classical Conversations this year? OUR FAVORITE CYCLE and we are excited to embark in just a few weeks.  See I admitted it, Cycle 3 is my favorite! Could be because I have always loved American History. Could be because I love Anatomy/Physiology, or it could be simply that that is the cycle in which we began our CC journey 10 years ago. I can't believe it - 10 years! As we prep for the year, here are 10 things to consider for Classical ... read more

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First Day of School Fun!!!

August 4, 2020 by Tawnee Leave a Comment

Your curriculum has arrived. The school year is planned. And summer time schedules are coming to an end. Time to think about the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. We all want to be excited for the first day of school. Not to be dreading it. So, how do we make it fun? To help get the kiddos excited, we go school supply shopping. I let them help. I always remembered being excited for the new school year with new clothes, supplies, backpacks etc, so let them get excited!!! Let them help setup and get ... read more

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Reading Comprehension and More – A MaxScholar Review

July 9, 2020 by Tawnee Leave a Comment

Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. MaxScholar offers a variety of activities for students to improve reading skills with their MaxScholar Orton-Gillingham Software. What is MaxScholar? It is a reading program based on the Orton Gillingham method, a method that has been around and found effective for over 70 years. For ... read more

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ONLINE SUMMER CAMP!! Why Not Give it a Try?

June 6, 2020 by Tawnee Leave a Comment

Need something to keep those kiddos excited, learning, and having fun this summer? After a crazy end to the school year, you probably were hoping summer would get back to normal as much as I was. But, alas, here we are with full stop on all the summer activities --- what is a mom to do? SUMMER CAMP!!! But wait, you just said everything is cancelled. I don't know about you, but summer camps are cancelling here too. Yep, that's right so...just like all the rest of the spring activities -- head ... read more

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Keep Them Learning All Summer Long

May 12, 2020 by Tawnee Leave a Comment

As we wrap up the school year, I know many have their minds on what to do to keep them busy all summer. This summer, the summer of the Pandemic 2020, is especially interesting. Many familiar saw their school situation change. Homeschoolers had their schedules changed and interrupted with work schedule changes, parents home, parents working from home, co-ops cancelled, more online meetings and classes, and fieldtrips and classes changed or cancelled. Extracurricular activities came to a ... read more

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5 Reasons We Homeschool with Classical Conversations

February 12, 2020 by Tawnee Leave a Comment

Have you heard of Classical Conversations? You probably have if you have been around the homeschool world for any amount of time. Maybe you have considered it. Maybe you have gone by the CC booth at a Homeschool Convention. Maybe you have stalked some blogs and tried to understand it. No matter where you are in the process, if you haven't heard of Classical Conversations, or taken the time to attend an Information Meeting, you really should check it out (you can click on this link to find a ... read more

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New Year, New Beginnings – 2020 Mom’s Conference

December 30, 2019 by Tawnee Leave a Comment

It's ALMOST a new year -- 2020!!! (WHAT??? How did that happen?) And I am so pleased to officially share with you New Year, New Beginnings: 2020 Conference for Moms. One Fantastic Online Conference Join us as 50 expert speakers present over 80 practical and encouraging workshops to help you make 2020 your best year ever! The engaging and dynamic workshops will encourage and equip you in the following areas of your life: marriageparenting/motherhoodgoal settingplanning/time ... read more

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Delving into Literature with LitWits – A Review

November 21, 2019 by Tawnee 1 Comment

I am always on the lookout for ideas on how to get the most out of books we read so I jumped at the chance to check out LitWits Kits from LitWits to truly have the opportunity to immerse ourselves in our book characters. We were given the opportunity to choose some of the LitWits Kits to check out and we decided upon Carry On, Mr. Bowditch, Adam of the Road, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and Island of the Blue Dolphins. We got started on Adam of the Road right ... read more

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Amazing Name – A CrossTimber Review

November 8, 2019 by Tawnee Leave a Comment

My daughter was so excited when she saw and heard her name in the brand new Your Amazing Name - Personalized Adventures for EVERY name! video from CrossTimber. Who is CrossTimber CrossTimber is a family-owned and operated Christian company that prides itself in helping parents and children discover the unique and beautiful meaning in their names. They craft a special story behind the name of your child, the name that God knew before they were even born. They offer a ... read more

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Goldtown Beginnings Series – A Kregel Publications Review

November 6, 2019 by Tawnee 1 Comment

During our nighttime reading, my daughter, son and I have been reading Jem Strikes Gold and Jem's Frog Fiasco. These are the first two books in the Goldtown Beginnings Series published by Kregel Publications. Even my older daughter has gotten involved to get in that extra chapter for my younger daughter. She has been enjoying reading them as well. What is Kregel Publications Kregel Publications, started in 1949, with over 1,000 titled in their repertoire. Some of ... read more

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Hi. I'm Tawnee and thanks for visiting our little corner of the 'net.' My husband and I and our 4 kiddos reside in Indiana living our crazy, hectic lives with a little military, a lot of workin' from home, and a whole bunch of fun and adventures in our little homeschool. Thanks for stopping by!
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