Field Trip Idea :: Tour a Local Grocery Store

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I love taking field trips with my kids. Seeing new places. Learning new things. I've yet to go on a field trip that I didn't like! Field Trips are For Everyone! Just in case you are thinking that field trips are for home school families and since you aren't a homeschooler this post isn't for … [Continue reading]

Reading Aloud 4 Abe Lincoln Children’s Books

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The birthday of one of America's greatest Presidents, Abraham Lincoln, is next week. In honor of his birthday we've been building log cabins and reading aloud picture book biographies. We've read aloud 4 different picture books: Abraham Lincoln by Ingri & Edgar Parin d'Aulaire, Abe … [Continue reading]

Celebrating Abe Lincoln’s Birthday

Abe Lincoln the boy who loved books

Children love to celebrate birthdays and holidays. This year February is PACKED with holidays to celebrate! So many opportunities to have fun and … [Continue reading]

Crafting Paper Plate Masks

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My children LOVE making and wearing masks! I cannot tell you how many pieces of paper or how much string we have transformed into a Lone Ranger mask … [Continue reading]

5 Valentine’s Day Recipes and Crafts from Pinterest

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I LOVE Pinterest! It's pure genius! If you aren't familiar with Pinterest it's basically a virtual bulletin board where you "pin" images with links … [Continue reading]

Mystery Valentine’s Day Children’s Books

Nate the Great Mushy Valentine

Valentine's Day brings to mind images of red hearts, white frilly lace, mushy "I love yous" and kissing. If you're an 8 year old boy (which I'm … [Continue reading]