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Native American Day
Yesterday was Native American Day, and since my son has shown interest in learning about Native Americans in the past, I thought he would enjoy commemorating the day. These are just a few easy things...
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Happy Thanksgiving
{Thanksgiving Wreath} Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends! We’re having a cozy Thanksgiving at home this year, and the only true activity we did besides cooking, eating, and reading our...
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The Junior Ranger Program
Note: This column was printed in the Barrow Journal on Wednesday, November 21, 2012. Ever since I learned about the Junior Ranger Program, I’ve been looking forward to when my son could participate....
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How to Make a Terrarium
Note: This column was published in the Barrow Journal on March 27, 2013. If you’re eager to plant some greenery, but you’re still waiting for the threat of frost to pass, you might enjoy making a...
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Summer Scavenger Hunts
Note: This column was published in the Barrow Journal on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. If you need some more activities to do with your children on these long summer days, try a scavenger hunt. Earlier...
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Thanksgiving Wreath
This is a Thanksgiving wreath that my son made last year…. We’re having a cozy Thanksgiving at home this year, and the only true activity we are doing besides cooking, eating, and reading our...
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Project-based Homeschooling: Pottery Class Update
I’ve written extensively about my eight-year-old’s interest in working with clay and his pottery classes. I thought I would update you with some of his latest work from his pottery class this past...
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Art Fridays: Homeschool Art Lessons
I was pleasantly surprised that they got into my lesson about still life. If I had more time, I would write a post after each art session, but instead I’m trying to catch up this homeschool year on my...
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Find me elsewhere
I have written two installments in a new series on the home / school / life magazine. This series, At Home with the Editors, is a look into Amy’s and my homeschool. Though we feel strongly that every...
View ArticleStuck at Home? Need to Teach Your Kids? Try these ideas.
It seems imminent that there will be more school closings, and people will be working remotely as the coronavirus continues to spread around the U.S. I hope that it won't be too bad. I hope that no one...
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