KidzType Typing Games Make Learning Touch Typing Fun!
In our fast moving, technology based world we have to be mindful of not only keeping up ourselves, but working to ensure our kids learn the skills necessary to succeed in our technology based world. One of the very first skills we can work on with our children is typing. Typing is the base skill […]
7th Grade Homeschool Curriculum
My baby is knee deep in middle school! I can’t believe as each year goes by I am teaching that grade for the last time! So this is my third go around with 7th Grade Homeschool Curriculum. Many of my picks are tried and true, and we even have some new stuff. 7th Grade Homeschool […]
What Does Homeschooling Have to do With Salad?
We were recently driving in the car talking about what was on the dinner menu for that evening. Our oldest daughter gets so upset with her brother when he calls his carrots, cucumbers, and croutons (all separate and ready to dip), a salad. This spurred a conversation about what “salad” actually is. My first words […]
Cotton Ball Sheep ~ Craft & Facts
What You’ll Need: White and black construction paper Cotton balls Glue Scissors Pink mini puffball 2 googly eyes Red yarn/pipe cleaner Sheep body template (simply click on image to make it full size. Then right click and save as) Sheep head/leg template (simply click on image to make it full size. Then right click […]
Vegan Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Vegan Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Serving Size: makes 2 dozen cookies For Rolling Cookies: 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/3 cup sugar For The Dough: 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup* 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/3 cup nondairy milk 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds 4 oz (about 1/2 cup) […]
Weekly Wrap-Up ~ Week 21 ~ Swahili Numbers & Lego Matter
Monday: Joey was off from work today to celebrate President Lincoln. Whatever the reason, when Daddy is home the flow of the house is disrupted so I aimed for a shorter day. Amazingly we breezed through our “must dos” of history (Africa), First Language Lessons, math, and instrument practice, as well as spelling for […]
Hands On Teaching: Piggy Bank Math
Math can be a sticky subject for kids and adults alike. It is often easier to visualize and be able to manipulate items to help learn math concepts. I created this Piggy Bank Math printable as a fun way to work with coins. My 5 year old and I have been working on money. I […]
Book Review: Sweeter Than Birdsong
About the book: Music offers Kate sweet refuge from her troubles . . . but real freedom is sweeter. In Westerville, Ohio, 1855, Kate Winter’s dreams are almost within reach. As the first woman to graduate from Otterbein College, she’ll be guaranteed her deepest wish: escape from the dark secret haunting her family. But with […]
The Law of the Garbage Truck
I came across this little antidote a week or two ago and never got around to re-posting it as I had wanted to, so here it is now. Please note: This is not original – it has made the email rounds – but it IS wonderful! One day I hopped in a taxi and […]
Tuna Casserole
Tuna Casserole Servings: Makes one 13×9 casserole dish (approx 12- 2 cup servings) Ingredients: 3 cups cooked egg noodles 2 cans tuna (drained) 2 cans cream of chicken soup 2 soup cans of milk 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 1/2 cups French Fried Onions *could add desired amount of peas, green beans, etc. to […]
Weekly Wrap-Up ~ Week 20 ~ Swahili Words, Anniversary, & Capillary Action
Monday: Today was somewhat uneventful. Given that we had a busy week ahead of us we used the morning to get some work done and then headed out for the kids music lessons. Tuesday: We are continuing with our Africa studies. This week we learned a few words in Swahili, and we have some more […]
30 Day Photography Challenge ~ Days 3-7
Onwards and upwards (literally) with the Photography Challenge! Day three….clouds. The bad news is that even though it was a cold, dreary day, I couldn’t really find any distinguishable clouds. Just a whole lot of gray, depressing sky. So of course, I cheated a little and waited until the next day. Luckily for me the […]
Valentine’s Day Card Craft: Cupid’s Arrows
Ava found a Valentine in Family Fun Magazine that she wanted to make for her friends this year. I did not have all the things needed to complete the project so I modified the activity to fit our needs. Supplies: 12×12 colored card stock (1 piece makes 4 red bases & 1 white piece makes […]
Chicken French
Chicken French Serving Size: 6 adult portions of 1 whole chicken breast (2 pieces as they were cut in half during preparation) Ingredients: 6 boneless chicken breasts 1/2 cup olive oil 1 cup all purpose flour 6 large eggs, whipped 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 cups sherry or white wine 4 tablespoons butter 2 lemons […]