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Love Bible Verses for Children
Bible Printables

Love Bible Verses for Children

Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to share God’s love with children! We’ve got some fantastic Preschool resources for you to use this year, and now we’ve got a few activities for you your older kiddos as well. Today I wanted to highlight how to use one of our new Valentine’s Day resources: This little printable craft would be a …Read the Rest

Wreaths of Maine
Homeschool Fundraisers

Wreaths of Maine

Can I show you something? It’s kinda pitiful. The sort of thing that… IF we weren’t in Bloggyworld and IF we were…..say best friends YOU probably would have already sat me down and had a serious conversation with me. About THIS: YOU would tell me that a dried up grapevine wreath isn’t decoration. That I’ve forgotten the CHIC and all …Read the Rest

Scientific Method Printables
Science Crafts

Scientific Method Printables

I’ve been meaning to make these for a while now. Tonight I finally scratched the itch and whipped them up…Just in time for the school year! I plan on using these with Sissy (Gr.3) and Bubba (Gr.1) in hopes that they will learn the necessary steps to execute a “Scientific” science experiment. I haven’t yet decided on the different projects …Read the Rest

Yo Yo Hairbows
Home Ec Activities

Yo Yo Hairbows

Last night, I dared to look into my craft closet. I know what your thinking… and YES the entire closet if filled with crafts It’s nothing special, just a simple linen closet completly devoid of linen. I love my Craft Closet. There is a scrapbooking shelf, a sewing shelf, a knitting/yarn craft shelf and then a shelf of “Open Projects” …Read the Rest

Make Your Own Stamper!
Geo Crafts

Make Your Own Stamper!

We’ve been having a blast learning about the continents this month, And I’ve got tons of stuff to show you for our Homeschool Recon: Geography But before I get the whole post ready, I thought I’d share this super quick, and extra creative way to make your own stamper: Make Your Own Stamper Tutorial We’ll be using our custom stamps …Read the Rest

Printable Bible Verse Memory Sheet
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Printable Bible Verse Memory Sheet

I have finally picked out a Bible History program for my kiddos this year, and I’m proud to unveil that we’ll be using: Grapevine Beginner Testament Overview I chose this because I’ve got a 2nd grader, and a KG student and the beginner series seemed like it would work perfectly in the middle of their ability levels. I can expand …Read the Rest

Croup….In the Summer?  Really….?
Life

Croup….In the Summer? Really….?

He’s cute even when he’s sick isn’t he? Actually he’s just about all better now, but boy did we have a long week! After 3 nights in the hospital we are finally home, and relishing in the fact that at least we missed the 100 degree weather this week. Always find the blessing people. Actually, and strangely there is a …Read the Rest

Cute Baby Owl & Barn Owl Craft
Bird Crafts

Cute Baby Owl & Barn Owl Craft

Are you sick of owl crafts yet? Me too. Almost. Here are a couple more owl books and owl crafts to go along with your Owl Unit Studies. Don’t worry if you’re not learning about owls at the moment. Just bookmark and save :)

Origami by Me: Printable Pocket
Japanese Crafts

Origami by Me: Printable Pocket

I Loved Origami as a kid. L-O-V-E-D it So this was really a treat to be able to teach Sissy (who is 6) some cute little Origami characters. However, the only easy thing I could remember was a paper cup. And since she wasn’t ready to be tackling Cranes and Inflatable Goldfish I went online to find some easy, kid …Read the Rest

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