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    Easy Solar System Necklaces

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    Our study of the solar system would not be complete without a simple craft to remind us of what we had learned.ย  By studying and painting each planet, the girls were able recall the different planetary features we had read about.ย  Crafts and activities can often cement ideas and discoveries into our memory banks like no other method.ย ย  Supplies: Twine or String Scissors Wooden Beads (Assorted Sizes) Watercolors and Paint Brushes Sealant Solar System Book (or reference website) After studying each planet and it’s characteristics, begin painting a wooden bead…

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    May 14, 2018
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    Easy DIY Macrame Leaves

    May 1, 2023
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    Our Favorite “First Readers” Books

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    ย The very first books that the girls read were BOB Books and Dash Into Learning Books.ย  I’ll treasure those first little reads forever and ever.ย  After they mastered those books, I knew I had to light the spark to hopefully ignite their love of reading.ย  The first books we offer our children have to be captivating enough to keep their attention but also not so challenging that their confidence dims.ย  Such a fine balance! I want to share our favorites and hope you will share yours!ย  Mouse Soup by Arnold…

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    A Closer Look at the Weather

    February 7, 2018
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    Building a Sod House

    January 19, 2018
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    Easy Autumn Leaf Lanterns

    October 8, 2020
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    Our Favorite Fall Picture Books

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    With Summer’s end, there’s no better time than now to cuddle in with a fresh book stack.ย  We hope you enjoy a few of our favorites for this season! Say It by Charlotte Zolotow< Brambly Hedge Seasonal Stories by Jill Barklem Fall Leaves by Loretta Holland Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson Fall Walk by Virginia Brimhall Snow Good Bye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak Because of an Acorn by Lola Schaefer Sophie’s Squash by Pat Zietlow Miller Woody, Hazel and Little Pip by Elsa Beskow Country…

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    Our Favorite Books about Canada

    June 19, 2019
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