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It’ hard to believe that we are almost halfway through January. It seems like just yesterday we were ringing in the New Year!! With that, it’s time for me to share our January favorites in our homeschool.
As I mentioned earlier in a Wellness Wednesday, I pretty much fell off the wagon last year. As I approached the new year, I started looking back on what things I didn’t do last year. Reasons as to why I “fell off the wagon.” Here are things that I have done in years past, but …
We try to go to the library weekly and while some times we pick out pretty good books, we’ve had our share of not so great reads as well. However, that’s to be expected from time to time and the plus side is we haven’t actually purchased the book.
Title:I’m Going To Give You A Bear Hug! Author: Caroline B. Cooney Illustrator: Tim Warnes Publisher:Zonderkidz Publication Date: December 27, 2016 Genre/Format:Picture Book Grade Range:Preschool-3rd
Synopsis:
Whether it’s a big bear, gasp for air, knock over a chair hug or a wet and drippy, slimy, slippy fish hug, children will giggle their way through all the imaginative examples. Cooney’s sweet and simple rhymes encourage playful interaction between parent and child and ultimately help them wind down before they snuggle into bed and drift off to sleep.Read the rest of this entry »
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As we approached the end of 2016 in our homeshcool I was really starting to feel over-whelmed. I had homeschool material from one end of the house to other, mounds of books and well the house was turning into a disaster, which is why this was the first year EVER that we took off two weeks for winter break. It was a well needed break for not only myself, but for the kids.Read the rest of this entry »
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Over the past couple of weeks, I started reflecting on the past year. The goals that I had accomplished, the ones that I never reached and then there were those that I simply started and then neglected. During that time I came up with my one word for the year. CULTIVATE.Read the rest of this entry »
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Title:Leonard’s Beard Author: Nancy Cote Publisher:Sky Pony Press Publication Date: November 22, 2016 Genre/Format:Picture Book Grade Range:Preschool-3
Synopsis:
Leonard is a writer with many stories to tell. In his house on a hill, with his dogs and his frog, he writes stories of adventures and excitement. He is so consumed with his stories, though, that he loses touch with all of his friends and feels very lonely. Read the rest of this entry »
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As part of our December Homeschool Favorites this month, we decided to focus on some of our favorite items that would also make great gifts this holiday season. I seriously could have went on forever in this video because there are so many amazing products that we use and love on a daily basis. However, I tried to keep it on the shorter side. In no particular order, here are a few of our favorites. Read the rest of this entry »
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Are you looking for that perfect gift for someone in your life that enjoys bird watching? We love bird watching in our house, and I would even go as far to say that my nine-year old is an avid bird watcher. Not only do we fill our yard with bird feeders to help bring in a variety of birds, but we love taking hikes in hopes to see birds we normally wouldn’t see in our yard. We love snapping a picture, researching and journaling about each bird we encounter.Read the rest of this entry »
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Can you believe that Christmas is just around the corner? We have already started some of our Christmas baking and we have been having tons of fun. I love pulling out recipes that our family use year after year to create such amazing memories!Read the rest of this entry »
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Did you know that board games actually make amazing gifts for kids? This year, our kids have asked for a number of board games and I’m loving it! We incorporate game night (and sometimes game day) into our weekly routine and love it! There’s just something about everyone around the table, interacting and playing games. Not only are games fun for the entire time, but for the most part, they are educational as well.Read the rest of this entry »
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As we are currently in the final days until Christmas, life starts getting a little more crazy. For us, this is what I call “crunch time” since that’s when the ornament making, cooking baking and checking the lists twice begins. This year, Krusteaz just made my life a little less crazy with their awesome cookie mixes.Read the rest of this entry »
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No holiday season is complete without sugar plums, candy canes and a production of the timeless classical ballet “The Nutcracker.” On December 18, Fathom Events is bringing the ballet’s breathtaking magic to the big screen with a one-night-only performance from the world-renowned Bolshoi Ballet and to celebrate, I’m excited to offer one of my readers a magical giveaway that’s perfect for every tiny dancer (or dancer-at-heart).Read the rest of this entry »
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Without a doubt, Trolls have made it on many wish lists this holiday season. With the release of the film in November 4, America has fallen in love.Read the rest of this entry »
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Have you heard of a new toy that gets kids moving, interacting and having fun? The new Fuzzy Flyers will do just that and make a fantastic gift this holiday season. Just released on November 10, this super-soft lovable toy encourages kids to move away from the screen and into the playground of imagination.Read the rest of this entry »
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It can be hard coming up with stocking stuffers. I don’t want to get things that don’t interest him, or that would simply add clutter. With that being said, I start brainstorming early on when it comes to stocking stuffers. I just have a running list and if things or interests change, then I mark it off.Read the rest of this entry »
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As Christmas is fast approaching, our family loves taking some well needed time out to enjoy movie night more that once a week. This time of year, we start pulling out all the Christmas DVD’s and curl up on the couch, drinking hot cocoa and enjoying a bowl of popcorn. We have a mixture of movies that we enjoy, and NCircle DVDs are some that make it into the mix. They have some pretty awesome Christmas collections this year.
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