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March Study Guide 2020 (update): homeschooling during a pandemic

I never, *ever* thought I’d be writing that title. It’s March 11, 2020. The World Health Organization just announced that we’re facing a pandemic. COVID-19 aka the Coronavirus is spreading across our globe. In the United States, the epicenter began in the Seattle area, literally a few miles from where we live. Today, after many […]

March Study Guide Update: 2020

What’s a typical month look like education-wise for us? Our monthly Study Guide is a snapshot of what we’re learning about and what the kids are interested in. As a fellow homeschooling parent, I hope it helps inspire your education journey.

Hummingbird Study

Calling all hummingbird enthusiasts! Here are some fun crafts & activities for families and classrooms. ✨ Design eco-friendly feeders, and even fold origami hummingbirds! We’ll explore their fascinating life cycle, create a collaborative story, and test our hummingbird knowledge with a song challenge. Plus, discover expert tips on attracting these feathered jewels to your backyard. Join us and unlock the magic of hummingbirds!

February Study Guide Update: 2020

I am genuinely over-the-moon that January is in the rear view mirror. The winter months tend to drag on with little sunshine. This year, our family fought off a bad bug that disrupted our usual ebb and flow. But I digress. February is here and it’s near full to the brim with activity and learning.

January Study Guide Update: 2020

Happy New Year! We took a bit of a break over the latter half of December but we’re back in the learning saddle with a renewed sense of wonder and a yearning for learning. Holidays of note this month: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is Monday, January 20. Chinese New Year (Rat) begins Saturday, January

December Study Guide Update: 2019

Happiness! It’s December and a rocking end to 2019. Here’s a look at what we’re up to learning wise and beyond this month. The coming weeks seem to hold all kinds of crazy and we have a lot of activities to fill them as the holiday season kicks into high gear. Winter solstice is on

How to teach kids about giving back

To narrow the focus at home and help inspire our youngsters about “giving back,” we sit down as a family and make a short list of things we can do to help others every year.

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