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August 31, 2011

Sharing & Caring Charts

I've noticed with our boys that positive reinforcement works a whole lot better than using negative words. I created these charts to accomplish just that. {and I included a bible verse that I think every toddler/preschooler/school age child should learn. Heck, even us adults need to be reminded of it. -Philippians 2:14 and it's a good verse to ...

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August 28, 2011

Stained Glass Initials {craft}

Oh my - did we have so much fun making these! Even my two year old really got into this craft. I got this idea from Pinterest {yes, I'm addicted} and it turned out really well. *Supplies Needed* white paper {we used cardstock} watercolors masking tape bowl of water {to dip paintbrush in} paper towels or newspaper to put under the white ...

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August 26, 2011

Keep Calm & Homeschool On…

In my life this week… LOTS has happened in my life this week, but I can't share just yet....look for a post coming in the next couple of weeks. In our homeschool this week… It was our first week of Kindergarten! We started Heart of Dakota this week and we absolutely love it! My son can't wait to do more each day. My favorite thing ...

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August 21, 2011

Back to School!

We're heading Back to School today! "J" is so ready to get back in the swing of things and ready to begin his Kindergarten year. {still can't believe he's in Kindergarten} Our school room is ready {minus the wall calendar that still has to be laminated}, the books are out, now we just wait for 9am Monday morning to get here. We'll be doing ...

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August 15, 2011

It’s Never Too Early to Start Homeschooling

As a mom of four children ages 22, 19, 17 and 16 months I figured out I'm going to homeschooling for 35 years! That's a long time to be thinking about lesson plans and fun, educational learning. But this “second time around” I've discovered it's never to early to start homeschooling. The first time around, I never planned on homeschooling. I was a ...

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