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November Plans…
Monthly Updates

November Plans…

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Japanese Koi Noburi (Carp Kite)
Japanese Crafts

Japanese Koi Noburi (Carp Kite)

Are these not the most beautiful little Koi Kites you’ve ever seen? These were so easy, even my 3 year old made one We we even lucky enough to get a bit of a breeze today! Click Here for Full Photo Instructions

Paper Lantern Craft
Japanese Crafts

Paper Lantern Craft

These paper lanterns are soooooo simple to make. And they look so pretty when you use Origami Paper and hang them up as decorations. If you’re child can cut in a straight line, they can make these! And they love to have them to hang up in their bedrooms! Click Here for full Photo Tutorials

Sumi-e Painting
Japanese Crafts

Sumi-e Painting

Please don’t ask me why I’ve started a new unit study. I realize it’s June. I know that our newest addition will be here soon. But I’ve always loved Japan. Don’t ask me why I really have no idea. Probably because of all the stinkin’ adorable cartoons like this: Anyway, for some background: I started off the 2008 Homeschool year …Read the Rest

Storytime Blanket
Mommy Crafting

Storytime Blanket

I saw this at Joann’s the other day, and I just couldn’t pass it up. Sewing + Education = Must Buy! All I really did to it was add a fleece backing. I thought about batting, but that’s just too much work for me. So I tried to learn how to do a new stitch on my sewing machine I …Read the Rest

Sandpaper Starfish
Coral Reef Crafts

Sandpaper Starfish

Well, we couldn’t keep the Oil Pastels put away for very long! They’re just too much fun, and too perfect for the Coral Reef theme we’ve been learning about. This time we added in a little “Sandy” fun, to learn more about Starfish. We’ve checked out this book from our local library, aptly named, “Starfish” by Edith Thacher Hurd. So …Read the Rest