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Growing Disgusting Germs Investigation: FREE printable science investigation

February 14, 2011 at home
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There is nothing ambiguous about MacGyver’s personality and interests. Consequently, when it comes to gift giving, everyone knows that anything dinosaur, science or art related will be a hit. So when Christmas rolled around his cousin found just the perfect gift: A Disgusting Science Kit. The kit teaches you how to collect and grow nasty [...]

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An Art Study for Children: Book of the Week GIVEAWAY

February 14, 2011 at school
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Book of the Week GIVEAWAY: Da Vinci by Mike Venezia and the Turn and Learn book by Elena Martin, What Is That and Animals in Art Why we love these books: When dreary winter hit, I had a colorful idea. We would start the new year with a study on art. What better way to [...]

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Kevin Henkes DVD and Book of the Week GIVEAWAY

January 31, 2011 at school
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Book of the Week GIVEAWAY: A Weekend with Wendell by Kevin Henkes and Chrysanthemum . . . and more mouse mayhem Storybook Treasures DVD by Scholastic (This DVD includes 6 stories: Chrysanthemum, Owen, A Weekend with Wendell, The Caterpillar and the Polliwog, Hondo and Fabian and Mouse Around) Why we love this book: Valentines, Love [...]

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Easy Hot Cocoa Mix: FREE Printable Recipe Guide for Children

January 12, 2011 at home
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I’m a bit of a fuddy-duddy when it comes to sweets in our house. Enter the picture my sisters. Aunt Jennifer and Aunt Joyce treat my children to all kinds of delicious sweets. On a visit to Aunt Joyce’s house last winter, MacGyver was served instant hot cocoa. MacGyver has been dreaming of hot cocoa [...]

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Now I Know My ABC’s: FREE Printable Alphabet Guides

November 24, 2010 at school
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We’re GIVING AWAY FREE printable Alphabet Guides. Look for the printable link at the end of this post. We’re also GIVING AWAY a set of  professionally printed of Alphabet Guides. Research shows that there are three simple indicators that build strong early literacy foundations in young children: 1. Children engaged in conversation with adults. 2. [...]

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1, 2, Easy Spice Pumpkin Muffins: FREE printable recipe guides for children

October 27, 2010 at home
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We first tried this Devilishly Delicious and Easy pumpkin recipe with Devil’s Food Moist Cake Mix. The chocolate and pumpkin combination was so yummy it got our creative taste buds going. This time around we traded the Devil’s Food mix for a Spice Cake mix. Once again we’ve hit the jackpot on easy and delicious. [...]

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Going to the Pumpkin Patch: FREE printable book

October 5, 2010 fall
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We have a family tradition of visiting the pumpkin patch every fall. When the pumpkin patch opens, the countdown to Halloween officially begins. Come with us for a little family fun in the pumpkin patch. At the end of the post you’ll find the link for a FREE printable book. This book is also a [...]

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Baby Goes to the Farm: FREE printable book

September 13, 2010 farm
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Baby is going to the farm. Baby is looking for a horse. Is this a horse? No, this is a chicken. Is this a horse? No, this is a cat. Is this a horse? No, this is a dog. Is this a horse? No, this is a cow and her calf. Is this a horse. [...]

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A Boy and His Net: FREE printable book

August 12, 2010 our world
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It’s an honor to have something named after you. I’m proud to say I  have a river named after me. My grandsons affectionately call the river close to our home, “Grandma’s River.” And Jeannine’s children call it, “Aunt Joyce’s River.” Now I’m sure the Texas State Legislature is not going to officially change the true [...]

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Goodnight Moon: FREE book of the Week GIVEAWAY

July 19, 2010 at school
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Book of the Week: Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown Why we love this book: First, who doesn’t love this book? Goodnight Moon is a genuine children’s classic. The simple pictures and rhyming text have stood the test of time, having been read to children at bedtime for over 60 years. This week’s special book [...]

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Turkey Sandwich: Printable Recipe Guides for Children

July 14, 2010 at home
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You’re going to be shocked at how brilliant this recipe actually is. Okay, it’s not brilliant. But just like our personal pizzas of last week, these traditional sandwiches are simple and kid tested. MacGyver can assemble all of the ingredients himself and “cook” lunch for both himself and his little sister Miss Enigma. I usually [...]

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Recipe Guides for Children: Personal Pizzas

July 8, 2010 at home
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When we began first grade homeschool, I decided it was time for MacGyver to learn how to cook and sort his laundry. Now if you’ve never met my Man of Steel, let me just say he is a wonderful husband and father. However, domestic he is not! When he went off to college he didn’t [...]

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Print this Quick

June 22, 2010 print free

FREE alphabet guides letter sound guide letter formation guide FREE printable books God Made the Colors of The World God Made the Colors of The World (blank cover) Going on a Hike It Looked Like a Heart Going to the Pumpkin Patch Baby Goes to the Farm A Boy and His Net Going to the [...]

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Going to the Park: FREE printable book

June 22, 2010 our world
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Life with Joyce Smack dab in the middle of our town sits a place of discovery. It is our local park. Come join us on our most recent trip to the park where we discovered . . . (This printable book is an easy reader to the tune of “Going on a Picnic.” Go ahead [...]

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We Went to the Farmers’ Market (FREE printable book)

June 9, 2010 our world
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The best farmer’s market I have ever been to is on the square in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. While visiting my sister-in-law in Chicago, she suggested a trip to the largest producer-only farmers’ market in the country. My husband countered with a suggestion, “Why don’t I drop you two off at the grocery store. You can [...]

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What Pets Teach Us: Book of the Week (GIVEAWAY)

June 1, 2010 at school
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Book of the Week: What Pets Teach Us Why we love this book: First, it’s summer! So we decided to just keep things light and fun this week. And what’s more light and fun for children than pets? Second, this book uses pets to teach simple little life lessons. What a nice way to start [...]

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I Went to the Beach (FREE printable book)

May 17, 2010 Beach
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One of the most wonderful things about homeschooling is truly using the world as our classroom. When I was teaching, I tried to bring the world into the classroom, often with much success. But nothing can replace getting out into the world and hands-on learning. Last year during our swine flu vacation, we did a [...]

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Senses at the Seashore: going beyond the book (FREE printable book and song)

May 11, 2010 at school
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Yesterday we introduced our book GIVEAWAY for the week: Senses at the Seashore. Today we’re getting ready for the the beach! Won’t you join us? We’ll start with a song adaptation and end with a printable beach book (look for the FREE printable link at the end of the post). Each year we start with [...]

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My Umbrella Day(FREE Printable Book)

April 28, 2010 our world
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Last Saturday it was raining.  So rather than packing the kids up and heading out into the world, we grabbed a cup of coffee and sat under our back porch and watched it rain. Well, it didn’t take long before the kids took themselves out into the world (our backyard) and made a morning of [...]

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Is This an Insect? (FREE printable book)

April 27, 2010 at school
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As a follow-up to yesterday’s Boom-dee-ah-da Bugs song adaptation, we are going to take a closer look at insects. This post includes learning the attributes of insects and incorporating sorting as a learning tool. We’ve also included a FREE printable book as a follow-up to the learning activity. Look below for the FREE printable book [...]

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I Like the Wildflowers (FREE printable book)

April 20, 2010 our world
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We just can’t help ourselves! We have spring fever!!! When the hillsides are covered with flowers it’s hard to stay inside. So we’re out enjoying the world.  Here is another FREE printable book for you and your children to enjoy. This book is a song adaptation to I Love the Mountain.  Head over to our [...]

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