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Making Sun Prints (Cyanotypes) with Children
We thought we would share a project that has always brought us so much joy. The simple art of making sun prints or cyanotypes is something each family should try at least once. According to Wikipedia: Cyanotype, also referred to as “blueprinting”, is the oldest non-silver photographic printing process. It involves exposing materials which have been treated with a solution of potassium ferricyanide and ferric ammonium citrate to a UV light source such as the sun. Negative or positive images can be obtained by blocking UV light from reaching the sensitized material. For example, a…
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“The Good and the Beautiful” Math Curriculum Review
When we first began our homeschool journey, we quickly realized what did and didn’t work for our girl’s learning style. They both thrive with visual and hands-on learning…plain worksheets just won’t cut it! I knew when I started researching different mathematics curriculum, that I would need to find something filled with illustrations, true to life scenarios, thought provoking discussions and of course, play! “The Good and the Beautiful” Math has ticked all those boxes and a few we didn’t even know we needed ticked! The physical curriculum is comprised…
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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 at these beloved woodland animals and their adventures, we’ve held our breath as they narrowly escaped predators and we’ve cheered them on as they overcame obstacles and hurdles. Best of all, our hearts have grown a little bigger for ALL our forest friends as we’ve taken the time to understand their purpose and abilities. Here are a few of our…