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Self Portrait Writing Activity for Back to School

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This year, I searched high and low for a fun back to school activity we could do on our first day of school. I took an idea I saw on the web and asked my kids to use mirrors and draw a self portrait of themselves on their first day of school. We took a step further and I had the…
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Our Homeschool Room {a photo tour}

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It’s finished…finally. Our Homeschool Room for 2014-2015. If you’ve been following on Instagram, you know we’ve been working hard this summer to tear down a wall, repaint wall and trim, and buy new furniture to be prepared for our new school year. Whew. It’s been A LOT of work {a BIG THANK YOU to my wonderful and supportive husband}, but…
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Lesson Plans and Outlines for BOB Books Set 4

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Today, I am sharing my Lesson Outlines for BOB Books Set 4. Please remember that I am not scripting out lesson plans for this, but sharing outlines of how you can use the FREE BOB Books printables from 3 Dinosaurs, Royal Baloo, and myself. You can visit our specific printable pages and posts to get more detailed information on how…
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Lesson Plans and Outlines for BOB Books Set 3

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*This post contains affiliate links. Today, I’m sharing Lesson Plans & Outlines for Set 3 of the BOB Books. Please note that these are lesson outlines, not step-by-step, scripted lesson plans. Most of the printables themselves contain directions on how to use them, so be sure to check them out if you have questions.   Purchase BOB Books, Set 3 HERE….
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TypeKids – An Online Typing Course {Review}

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I received a free online course from TypeKids.com and was compensated for my time. All opinions expressed are my own.  I vividly remember taking a typing class (on an actual typewriter, mind you) in elementary school. I loved it. And I have loved typing ever since. Seriously. When I began introducing it to my oldest son (little by little starting in the…
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