December is a magical time for children, as they count down the days to Christmas. Childhood excitement and anticipation can be channelled into the opportune moment for learning by incorporating fun and educational challenges into daily homeschool activities. Think of the scene from the movie, A Christmas Story, when Alfie pours his heart into drafting […]
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February 16, 2024|Holidays Teachers and homeschool parents alike know the importance of capitalizing on holidays. Children love holidays and their interest in learning sky rockets if leprechauns are involved. How do we take this ball and run as far as we can with it? Plan ahead and add a few activities each week prior to
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Create joy this Easter holiday by sculpting miniature clay Easter eggs with your children. These bright and festive Easter eggs are very simple to make and you only need a few materials. I use polymer oven bake clay by Sculpey or Fimo. These brands tend to be a little bit more expensive than the generic alternatives but I
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