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A Closer Look at Sheep

After reading about Almanzo’s day sheep shearing in “Farmer Boy” by Laura Ingalls Wilder ( “The Playful Pioneers” curriculum), we were inspired. We used “Farm Anatomy” by Julia Rothman to learn…

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A Closer Look at Birds

As the weather cools and the world gets buried in white winter, we begin to set up our patio bird feeders and wait for them to be discovered.  Living in…

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Anne of Green Gables Activities

Early this summer, we booked a week of camping in Prince Edward Island with friends.  It would be impossible to plan such a trip without a little Anne of Green…

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Our Favorite Middle Grade Books

Today, we are sharing our very favorite first novels for your middle-grade level reader.  Miss 9 has read these to herself and then read them again…and again.  We love that…

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Create, Learn

Recycled Paper Cloud Craft

We made happy little cloud mobiles to hang in our windows and bring smiles to our neighbors faces.  We hope you make some too and spread some cheer!   MATERIALS:…

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Easy Beeswax Dipped Leaves

After letting many autumns sneak by without us having a chance to preserve our colorful leaves in beeswax…we finally were able to make it happen!  It is such an easy…

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DIY Natural Plant-Based Dyes

One of our very favorite weeks with The Playful Pioneers curriculum (based on the Little House series!) is when we create our own plant based dyes!  The timing this year…

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A Closer Look at Germs

We were all hit with a cold bug at the same time, which means all four of us were couch-bound, tissue-in-nostril, moaning and fevered at once!  It was a super…

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    Apple-soaked Overnight Oats with Rougemont

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    Easy mornings brought to you through a paid partnership with Rougemont, the apple juice specialist in Canada since 1959.  Our favorite Canadian apple experts have launched their new Apple Pear juice, a well-balanced flavor that blends the sweetness of pears, with the freshness of apples. The perfect addition to the delicious apple juice range that is already available. With so many apple varieties, each with its own flavor profile, everyone is sure to find their perfect match. No added sugar, just the delicious taste of orchard fruit. Whichever flavor you…

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    FROSTival in Fredericton, New Brunswick

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    All of Fredericton’s FROSTival family friendly festival fun that you are going to love! FROSTival is one of New Brunswick’s most anticipated winter festivals, and for good reason.  Not only is the list of activities endless, it spans three weekends and has something for every age and ability. Take in world-class musical & theatrical performances, outdoor skating, snow tubing, skiing, snowshoeing, horse-drawn sleigh rides, incredible art galleries & craft workshops, pancake breakfasts & morning markets, delicious dining & cozy taprooms all throughout the Fredericton Capital Region.  Here’s the roundup of…

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    WriteStories by Scriptive Writing Program Review

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    A “WriteStories by Scriptive” Writing Program Review As a homeschool family, we recognize the value in keeping learning fresh and interesting. With the girls entering middle school and high school respectively, it would be easy to continue with the same schedule and curriculum that has been working all along. But, we don’t want to merely go through the paces in their educational journey, we want them to be inspired, excited and challenged by what they are learning. When it comes to writing, we know the importance of having strong spelling…

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