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Our 2013-2014 Curriculum Choices
I am a wanderer. I love a curriculum, but then I wander because I see a great review of something else. I always come back to my first curriculum love–Heart of Dakota. It seems to be the only curriculum that … Continue reading
Posted in CTC, curriculum, Heart of Dakota, HOD, homeschool
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F is for Fidgets
I have kids that can’t sit still during read aloud time. They insist on doing somersaults across the room, jumping on the couch, touching each other and being distracted in general. I know that some kids are just wired … Continue reading
Posted in add, adhd, autism, blog through the alphabet, fidgets, homeschool, tactile
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C is for Compassion International
Help a Child I began sponsoring a child with Compassion when I was in high school. His name was Jose and he was from the Dominican Republic. I enjoyed getting letters from him and I kept his picture on my dresser. … Continue reading
A is for Acting
A is for Acting Acting has become a huge part of our lives. My once very shy, Pickles, has become a budding actress. She became interested through taking a co-op class a few years ago. She was still … Continue reading
Posted in acting, blog through the alphabet, homeschool
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Homeschooling with a Chronic Illness
I suffer from two different illnesses. I have Crohn’s Disease (a disease that affects the small intestine) and I also battle depression. A lot of my days are difficult. I am either really tired, achy or having stomach pains. My … Continue reading
Easy Sun Craft
We studied the sun last week and found a fun craft to make–a wax model. We broke up red, orange, yellow and brown crayons into small bits onto a paper plate. We then microwaved the crayons 15 seconds at a … Continue reading
Posted in astronomy, craft, homeschool
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New Curriculum for the New Year
As is common with a lot of homeschool families, it’s time for a reevaluation of curriculum. A fresh start has come to our home with the new year. I don’t usually make resolutions, but I do like to see what is … Continue reading
Posted in curriculum, homeschool
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