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"Mothers write on the hearts of their children what the hand of time can't erase."

Writing: quality or quantity?

Adam is 5 years and starting to write the letters that he is learning. I found that he has a funny way of wanting to start at the bottom of each letter,

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Rubber bands

While packing up to move house, I started using rubber bands to organize and stack things together so they would be secure and safe while packed in the

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Italy

Class format: Read a story - 15 min. Craft - 20 min. Snack - 15 min. Story The Art Lesson by Tomie DePaola Craft Ahead of class time, I colored

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Spain

Class format: Read a story - 15 min. Craft - 20 min. Snack - 15 min. Story The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf Craft Children decorated two foam

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France

Class format: Picture book reading - 15 min. Craft or art project - 20 min. Snack while listening to music - 15 min. France - I greeted each child with

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Germany

Class format: Read a story - 15 min. Craft - 10 min. Games - 10 min. Snack - 15 min. Story Falling For Rapunzel by Leah Wilcox. I chose this version,

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Alphabet Unit Studies

When my 2 oldest girls were preschool age, I used to choose an animal, insect or fun topic (e.g. birthdays, fall, beach, farm, etc.) each week and build

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Multi-level homeschooling

Do you have suggestions for good time management when teaching 3 kids at 3 different levels? I am currently in my 3rd year of home-schooling, with a

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Everything Has a "Home"

My 6-year-old son was the only boy amongst 4 sisters until our newest baby boy was born a few months ago. He has been a little spoiled as the only boy

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