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Tips for Teaching Wiggle Worms (a.k.a. Boys)

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It really is amazing how different kids are.  It also goes to show you what an awesome God we have.  He is so creative that each person is uniquely made.  I sometimes forget this truth and don’t exactly embrace the wiggle worm He gave me with NJoy (especially when I’m sleep-deprived)! I had another homeschooling mom ask me how in…
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O is for Octopus: FREE Printables Included

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Last week, NJoy worked on his favorite letter…O!  It has been a favorite letter of his for over a year.  I think it was the first letter he recognized.  We did O is for Octopus (and ocean) and had FUN, FUN, FUN! Letter O Fun O do-a-dot O Tracing O Poke Page O Cut & Paste Alphabet Sheet–(I added the…
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Phonics by The Book: God Heard Their Cries (Unit 1, Lesson 7)

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  ALuv worked on Lesson 7 of my Phonics by The Book curriculum last week.  This lesson recounts the earlier years of Moses (from Exodus1-4) and focuses on the bossy AR pattern, while reviewing short a words. In this post, you’ll find: God Heard Their Cries reader (with a focus on AR words) printables & activities for reinforcing AR words…
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My Very Own Tree

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Last week, we began a study of plants.  We live on a very wooded lot, so I thought studying trees would be the best place to start; since ALuv has had so much experience with them.  I think all my kids would just live in our woods if I let them, especially NJoy! I wanted to share one activity that…
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Saturday’s Savorings

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I’ve decided to join Carisa & Jolanthe in posting (when I can get it done) my memories from the week.  I’m calling it “Saturday’s Savorings”.  The good, the bad, and yes; even the ugly. 🙂 I’ll be honest.  It was a rough week for me.  Juggling 4 little ones during school time has been a challenge.  I jokingly told someone…
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