7 Ways to Teach Your Kids about Seasons
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5 Thanksgiving Books for Your Young Kids
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9 Ways to Save Money on School Supplies
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Thanksgiving Crafts Your Kids Will Love
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8 Tips for an Awesome First Homeschool Week
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How to Plan Your Homeschool Year
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8 Tips for Getting Ready to Go Back to School
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Nature Journaling: How to Get Started with Your Kids
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Nature journaling is a creative way to encourage your child's love of nature, as well as practicing artistic skills. Children and parents can and should have a nature journal, and you want to have the right supplies to get started.
Transitioning From Summer to Back to School
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Fun Thanksgiving Learning Activities
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Last month we shared some of our favorite fall-themed learning activities. Now that Thanksgiving is just around the corner, we wanted to give you some more ideas for seasonal activities. Read on for crafts and games with an educational twist! String of leaves: This string of leaves is so pretty and would be perfect for hanging above a doorway or on a fireplace mantel. As a bonus for the non-crafty parent, this one requires very basic supplies and has simple instructions. It’s a good way for a younger child to practice her cutting skills. Mini maracas nature craft: Using one...
10 Halloween Crafts and Games for Kids
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At this point in October, we’re well into the fall season, and Halloween is quickly approaching! Today we’re sharing some creative, educational, Halloween-themed activities you can do with your child to celebrate the season. Here are some of our favorite ideas from around the Web. 1. Pop Goes the Pumpkin from Martha Stewart If you need a creative and decorative game for an October party, give this idea from Martha Stewart a try! You’ll need some foam board, burlap, duct tape, and a few other materials to create it, but once you have the materials assembled, it’s simple to put everything...