Cookin’ from the Pantry

March 8, 2010

After the whirlwind of Friday and Saturday, I completely forgot that I signed up to bring breakfast for our small group at church. When I was reminded that evening, the last thing I wanted to do was go to the store. So I made this with things we had on hand.

Blueberries and Cream [...]

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Preschool at Home

March 2, 2010

David turned three on December 28th, 2009.
Sometimes it’s a challenge to keep him occupied while his three siblings complete their schoolwork.  Having gone down the preschool road before (ages ago, it seems) I know what will make the trip less bumpy and more fruitful.
Here are some things that work for us and our preschool at [...]

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Hello, Cupcake! Giveaway

February 28, 2010

Raise your hand if you have days when you long for all the academic books to close and have some hands-on fun with your children.
You’re not alone!
As much as I love teaching division of fractions, explaining what a possessive noun adjective is or reading about Tutankhamen, there are times when I want to take [...]

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Mini Offices

February 24, 2010

Last week I was looking for something to do with my math co-op class.  It is supposed to be math games but my brain was fried thinking of another new game and I wanted something that could help them when they are at home.  Then I remembered a post I saw on a homeschool blog [...]

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Shield of Faith

February 22, 2010

During quiet time recently, I was reading through Ephesians 6 and the armor of God. Of particular note to me was the Shield of Faith in verse 16:
“Above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.”
The first thing I see is [...]

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Fun with Geography: Learning the Highest Peak on Each Continent

February 20, 2010

Geography isn’t always easy to teach in a hands-on way, but here’s an easy activity that will teach your children (and you!) each continent’s highest peak in no time!
Supplies needed:

Map (a globe or atlas will work)
Playdough or other modeling clay
Toothpicks
Construction paper (really, any paper will do)

I’m going to help by telling you each continent’s highest [...]

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