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Evolving into 2012
So far so good; homeschooling is going very well these early days of of 2012. Reading, writing, math- things just feel good. I’ve gotten a relatively steady balance between getting Mira’s kindergarten work done while introducing Stella to some “play-school”- … Continue reading
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Tagged charlie's playmat, Devonian period, evolution, microscope, Ordovician period, Paleozoic era, prehistory, science, Silurian period
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Kimberella – Creature of the Precambrian
We purchased this awesome Giant Evolution Timeline awhile back and I have been itching to incorporate it into our curriculum somehow. Up to this point we’ve been using it to learn more about the prehistoric toys my girls collect. We’re huge fans … Continue reading
Posted in Homeschooling, Resources
Tagged activities, arts and crafts, charlie's playmat, evolution, History, Precambrian, prehistory, science
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Try a Bite of Trilobite
The girls and I finished up learning about the Precambrian and are currently exploring the lively oceans of the Cambrian Period. I don’t know what it is about trilobites but these little bug/crab-like creatures have totally captured my girls hearts … Continue reading
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Tagged Cambrian period, charlie's playmat, cooking, DIY craft, History, prehistory, trilobites, universe
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