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10 Reasons Why I Abandoned Conventional Schooling
Welcome to the Ten Weeks of Top Ten Lists sponsored by Many Little Blessings and the iHomeschoolNetwork.com. Bunches of bloggers will be sharing their Top Ten lists on various topics over the next ten...
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Happy Birthday Elias Howe!
Elias Howe, the inventor of the sewing machine, was born July 9, 1819. What could be a better tribute than commemorating his birthday with a unit study on his invention- the sewing machine? Unit Study:...
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The Wilder Homestead!
Our trip to the Wilder Homestead was years in the making or I should say years in our vision before we actually made the journey. We have adored all things Little House with our children for many years...
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Quilting Unit Study
Some of you may recall that I put together a Quilting Unit Study for R12 this year. The other half of her year will be spent with Above and Beyond Five in a Row- Hitty the First Hundred Years. This...
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Catapults {A Five Day Unit Study}
After an inspiring two days of TV fun with the World Champion Punkin Chunkin on the Science Channel, my kids and I decided it might be fun to learn more about the machines these teams used to hurl...
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The Mechanics of a Catapult {Day 2}
The rock hills, taken and shaped by hard work, Are made to soar forward from the sling of a machine; Through wind and clouds they ride upon their way, Like Meteors they thunder through space -...
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Build a Catapult!
Build It: Find and use materials to build a mock up of the machine. So far, my kids have been successful with a LEGO catapult and have discussed how they could use the LEGO NXT (or EV3 which was just...
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Catapult Physics!
Physics: Simple Machines- this is a great chance to discuss simple machines but in particular, the lever. Catapults and trebuchets use a lever to do work. Students can research the different classes...
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Catapult Contest!
Hold a contest: To throw a “regulation” paper ball a distance. Set up a measuring tape or multiple yard/meter sticks and have line judges watch when the ball hits the ground. A whole host of...
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Quilting History {Project Time}
This year R12 has been doing a project based inquiry on Quilting History. It’s evolved over the year, but I think she’s done a nice job with it. I’m excited to see the end product. Ultimately, she...
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Adventures with Little House & the American Frontier
What is not to love about all the adventure in a book about Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family on the American Frontier? For boys and girls alike these stories captivate our imaginations and our...
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Books and a Big Idea: Summer Reads Edition!
This post contains an affiliate link to Chalk Pastels ebooks from Hodgepodge. There’s a new release and a special sale. Thanks for your support. I’m excited about today’s link up post since I’m such a...
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Homeschool Curriculum 2013-2014
This post contains affiliate links. Thanks for your support! It’s August and it’s time to get busy putting plans in place for the new homeschool year. We are not official year-round homeschoolers, so...
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Free Constitution Unit Study
Disclaimer: I have partnered with GHC to bring you news about their 2014 Convention. Great Homeschool Conventions has teamed up with National Center for Life and Liberty (NCLL) to bring you a free...
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Our Must Have Items for Homeschool Unit Studies
Do you ever get going on your homeschool day and think, “How would I ever homeschool with out this?” Today bloggers at the iHomeschool Network are sharing their must haves. I’m sharing must haves for...
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Geography Quest: Corn Edition
As the growing season ends and the harvest is complete, we start to look toward Thanksgiving. What a better way to prepare than taking a look at a common crop, corn. Yesterday R13 and I learned a lot...
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Autumn Book & a Big Idea: The Pumpkin Book
This post contains affiliate links. Thanks for your support! Today I’m joining the iHomeschool Network in a new blog hop on autumn themed books with some big ideas. I’ve chosen one of my favorite...
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Thanksgiving Audio Freebie & An Announcement from GHC
As a partner with GHC, I am compensated for my time in sharing news with you for the upcoming 2014 conventions season. Enjoy today’s freebie! Thanksgiving Audio Freebie Great Homeschool Conventions has...
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Homeschooling Middle & High School History
This post contains affiliate links. Thanks for your support! It’s day 4 of iHomeschool Network’s Winter Hopscotch and today’s focus is on homeschooling middle & high school history. I’ll be...
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Weather Stations & Forecasting
This post contains affiliate links. Thanks for your support! We studied weather with our Nim’s Island unit and I thought this would be a great time to add to this long standing post and bring it up to...
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