Just A Little While

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March 1, 2017
by Allison
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Art for Early Elementary

I wish I had discovered this tool long ago.  Instead of turning on a show for your elementary student, try giving them an art sketchbook and turning on Youtube.  There are lots of instructions for drawing that they can follow … Continue reading

November 13, 2016
by Allison
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How We Homeschool

Over the years our style of schooling has changed out of necessity with four kids in different grades now.  We began following The Well Trained Mind by Susan Bauer, fell in love with books with Charlotte Mason style instruction, and finally found … Continue reading

July 31, 2014
by Allison
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Kindles for Kids

We have a tradition in our family to award our early readers with a Kindle once they read three chapter books (like Encyclopedia Brown, or Toad and Frog). I find this is a good time to introduce them to all … Continue reading

October 1, 2013
by Allison
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Times Tables Practice

The kids enjoyed learning their upper times tables using “Times Tales” on DVD.  It provides confident memorization after only one viewing.  The stories are a little “babyish” but my daughter embraced the concept when I told her they were that way to … Continue reading

September 8, 2013
by Allison
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Shower Geography for Kids

The boys have had so much fun with this shower curtain.  They have told me I could come I because they were behind Antarctica and mused about many countries while bathing or using the toilet.  If you have a Red … Continue reading

August 8, 2013
by Allison
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Crossword Puzzle Generator | ClassHelper.org

Here’s another vocabulary word study help.  Custom crossword puzzles.  Helps kids with definitions and spelling.  This site also provides other custom printables. Crossword Puzzle Generator | ClassHelper.org.

July 10, 2013
by Allison
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Fun Summer Christian Fiction

Morgan (4th grade) is devouring the Left Behind -The Kids book series by Jenkins and LaHaye. I love how it has fostered end times discussions between the kids and reflection upon our past study of Revelations.  They are only about $1-2 per … Continue reading

May 18, 2013
by Allison
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Online math enrichment

There are several math enrichment sites I have explored. IXL.com requires a subscription and covers all math skills by grade.  It appears to be useful for preparing for standardized testing format math. Xtramath.org  Is a good FREE site for increasing speed … Continue reading

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