We've come to the end of our Oceans unit study. There were still a few things that we didn't do, but it's time to move on. (Now we're studying the Olympics and Deserts.) Here are some of the things we did. Read many books (listed below) Read Pagoo (Holling), a living book about a hermit … [Read more...] about Oceans unit study and lapbook
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Resources for Beginning Homeschooling
I've had some people ask me about beginning homeschooling lately, so I put together the following list, which I hope will be useful: Beginning Homeschooling: 1. www.iche.org (Illinois Christian Home Educators)—request a beginner’s packet from them (only for Illinois residents). … [Read more...] about Resources for Beginning Homeschooling
Fall Art Projects
I figured out the art projects that I'd like to do with the children this fall (through December) so that I will be prepared with the materials before-hand. Then I will have no excuse not to get to them, right? Our plan is to do one every Friday. These are very easy and not too … [Read more...] about Fall Art Projects