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A Closer look at Corn

This week with “The Playful Pioneers” Curriculum, we took a closer look at corn…from how it grows to the various ways we eat it. We used “Farm Anatomy” by Julia…

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Our Favorite Thornton Burgess Books

We fell in love with Thornton Burgess’ writings and adventures in nature this year.  The whimsical stories, peppered with actual animal studies and examinations, have captured our hearts.  We’ve laughed…

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A Closer Look at Bread

Our activity today with “The Playful Pioneers” by The Peaceful Press was to make French bread.  It is painful to admit that we have never done this together before! We…

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Learn

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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Our Favorite Outdoor Clothing for Kids

How to Dress for Outdoor Play and Adventure My husband and I grew up playing outside, from sun up to sun down, through the snowy and the wet seasons, we…

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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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Book (and things) List

Our must-have, can’t-live-without books (and things)…       Bookish Play…   “The Little House” boxed set by Laura Ingalls Wilder Play Bonnets by Americana “Farm Baby Animals” by Schleich…

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Our Favourite Winter Books

The best winter themed picture books for children that we have come across so far!  We will keep this updated as we find new wintery treasures to share.   Waiting…

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    Easy DIY Macrame Leaves

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    Our Macrame Leaves Wall Hanging came together so easily, we just had to share all the details on how to make these beauties!  The girls (ages 9 & 12) were easily able to create this entire macrame leaf handcraft with zero assistance from an adult.  Once they started, they were hooked and are now ordering multiple colors of macrame cord to create decorations for their bedroom walls. This is a wonderful early macrame craft both for beginners and young children alike. SUPPLIES LIST: Macrame Cord 5mm Fabric Scissors Fabric Stiffener…

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    Pistachio Shell Wheat Grass Craft

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    Pistachio shells have always felt like a craft waiting to happen in my opinion! They are overabundant in this household and we are always looking for ways to put them to use.  Sometimes we make fun little animals, flower shaped magnets or imitation succulents. Today we decided to create Pistachio Shell Wheat Grass, which we will display in a newly found antique bottle.   SUPPLIES:  GLUE GUN  PISTACHIO SHELLS BAMBOO SKEWERS BOTTLE or vase for display The supply list is simple and the instructions are just as easy! This craft is…

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    Visiting Kingston, New Brunswick (Kingston Peninsula)

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    Part of the adventure of visiting the Kingston Peninsula in New Brunswick, is the ferry ride that carries you over.  Yes, the Peninsula is accessible by land, but the excitement of boarding a ferry, then watching the beautiful landscape go by as you are carried across the Saint John River…that truly sets the tone for what awaits.  Once we disembarked, we enjoyed the winding tree-lined roads that hugged the rugged coastline. We easily found our way to our accommodations at La Belle Cabane  which is situated on 40 acres of…

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