Our Nature and Science Table
on Jan 4, 2009 in Science This last week, we took a break from most of our regular homeschooling schedule but we still managed to find time for some fun learning. I decided to try out a couple creative ideas which I had read about and the kids loved both ideas. The first id...

A Trip Around the World for Parents Who Love Learning
on Dec 27, 2008The New Year is almost upon us and I thought it would be a good time to share some of my favorite books with parents who love to learn right along with their kids. I enjoy traveling a great deal but don't have the time or money at this point in my l

How to Make Beautiful Paper Snowflakes
on Dec 22, 2008 in Crafts We have been crafting up a storm at our house these last couple of weeks. I just had to add a quick post about where to find easy directions for making beautiful paper snowflakes. I have always enjoyed making paper snowflakes but the tutorial I fou...

Hanukkah Books and Activities
on Dec 19, 2008 in Crafts Favorite Books World History We just finished studying ancient Egypt, Moses, and the Exodus. I thought it would be a good time to take a Christmas break from our World History Unit Study and learn about Hanukkah. This fits in nicely with our study of the Israelites and the Old...

Microwavable Salt Dough Ornaments
on Dec 19, 2008 in Crafts I hadn't made salt dough ornaments since I was a kid but this year we were invited to make some with our neighbors. This is the first Christmas that Jacob and I are eating wheat free, so making these ornaments was a fun way for us to use all of our C

My Best Christmas Gift This Year
on Dec 14, 2008 in Adoption We are really enjoying our Christmas celebration this year which is a month long holiday in our house. We adopted our daughter, Rosa, from China in September of 2007 so this is her second year celebrating Christmas. Rosa turned five years old in O...

Lapbooking Resources
on Dec 14, 2008 in Lapbooking I am part of a great on-line homeschooling forum called Homeschool Share where you can find lots of free unit studies, lapbooks, and more. Ami, the administrator of the group, recently posted a fabulous lapbook covering one of our favorite books, My...