Great printable for studying the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Source: google.com via Tawnee on Pinterest ... read more
3 Things I Learned from my Preschooler this Week
A preschooler has a different view of the world. It is fresh, new, exciting, and frustrating every single minute of the day. But their zest for life – their sponge-like ability to take it all in and “go with the flow” is amazing and something we should all try and do from time to time. As I watch my “baby” (who isn’t a baby anymore) learn something new every day, explore life, and delight in the simply things, I sometimes think I might be learning more from him than he is from me. I learned a ... read more
Tuesday’s Dish – No Bake Granola Snacks
Today I’m sharing a favorite snack. The whole family loves when we make these. They are easy, no-bake, and can even be frozen if you want to make a large batch. This is a favorite to take to share with friends and our co-op as well. I originally got the recipe from Natural Mommie, what a great recipe. - 1 cup of oatmeal (we use Quaker rolled oats) - 1/2 cup peanut butter (we use natural peanut butter) - 1/3 cup cocoa powder - 3/4 cup of pecans (get your children to smash and crush ... read more
Knowledge Quest – Every School Should Check it Out
Don’t you just love Knowledge Quest products? Oh, you haven’t heard of them. Well, you need to check them out. They have such wonderful products to help you in your homeschool or afterschool schooling. If you are looking for great geography products, maps to compliment what you are staying, say, for a Classical Conversations family, or living book geography for the Charlotte Mason family, then you HAVE to check out Knowledge Quest. I recently had the opportunity to try out some Knowledge ... read more
Classical Conversations Cycle 1, Week 5 – Science: Invertebrates
This week is week 5 for Classical Conversations and we are certainly getting into the swing of things – I think!! As my first year as a tutor, I have found that preparing takes a little more than I had thought but it makes learning the materials at home a little more fun, which is nice! This week we are studying group of invertebrates. That has been our focus this week in our home studies. This is our first look at invertebrates. First, we used our Classical Arts and Facts Science cards to ... read more
The Election is Coming! What are you doing to study the Election Process?
The Presidential election is just around the corner. What are you doing to prepare for the election and how are you teaching your kids about it? Here are some resources I have found. We plan to use several of them. You may find them useful. Governor Mike Huckabee has a free gift to homeschoolers. Click here for a free Election Day: Choosing Our President DVD. This DVD will help your children understand the election process. We have ours and are looking forward to watching it. Stay tuned ... read more
Pinterest Find of the Week
Fun matching game to help preschoolers to work on their letters! Source: wecandoallthings.blogspot.com via Tawnee on Pinterest ... read more
Pinterest Find of the Week
Fun hieroglyphics for ancient Egypt study in Classical Conversations Cycle 1 Source: educationaladventures.co.uk via Tawnee on Pinterest ... read more
What’s in the Book Basket –October
I thought I would share what we are reading this month. I had planned on doing this each month but found that we have so many books in and out of our basket that it is difficult to keep up with. However I know I enjoy seeing what other people are reading and get some great ideas from them. So here is what is in the book basket this month. Some will change as we go to the library and get some spur of the moment additions, but this will give you a general gist of the reading happening in our ... read more
Boo!!! It’s a Wikki Stix Halloween Giveaway!
Now this is a scarey giveaway! Ok, not really - in fact its a fun giveaway. Be sure to enter below to win this Halloween Wikki Stix Halloween fun set. Wikki Stix and Denschool are giving away Trick or Treat Paks to 5 winners. This great prize includes 50 individually packaged Halloween inspired Wikki Stix activities. Each pak has eight Wikki Stixs and a playsheet; give the kids in your neighborhood something fun instead of cavities this Halloween! a Rafflecopter giveaway ... read more
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