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All About Reading
Last week was an exciting week for Stella. She began her very-own reading program: All About Reading! I taught my oldest daughter, Mira, to read using a rather piece-meal approach; it wasn’t structured but it worked. Mira, now at age 5, is a phenomenal reader … Continue reading
Posted in Curriculum, Homeschooling, Reviews
Tagged AAR, AAS, All About Reading, heavy learning, pre-school, reading
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Adding in {Another} Younger Learner
It seems like just yesterday I wrote this blog post about incorporating my middle daughter Stella into our “school” activities. It’s ironic that I recently stumbled upon it again because- here we go again. I’ll explain. Stella demands school work … Continue reading
Eager Learners
Mira loves drawing and writing on any platform: workbooks, blank paper, dry erase boards. If I miss a day of Explode the Code she asks for it- which I find amusing because the books seem a bit dry to me … Continue reading
Posted in Curriculum, Homeschooling, Resources
Tagged ABC quilt, activities, Explode the Code, heavy learning, one room schoolhouse, workbooks
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Adding in a Younger Learner
I’m always on the lookout for fun learning activities that are appropriate for Stella. She has begun to show more interest in participating with us when we’re doing schoolwork. She wants to be included but given her young age and … Continue reading
Universe Time-line
The online homeschooling community has opened up a world of support and ideas for me. I’m constantly finding new activities and resources to help aid in our lesson plans. I found one fun looking resource where a homeschooling mom created … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, Homeschooling, Resources
Tagged Astronomy, DIY resource, heavy learning, prehistory, science, universe timeline
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Heavy Learning
I’ve been blogging about some of the fun things Mira and I have been doing lately. Mira is at the point where she asks to do school work and wants to expand on her knowledge daily, so it’s been pretty … Continue reading
