Crafting at the Science Center

telus world of science
  March is now upon us, and with its (hopefully) milder weather come thoughts of moving outdoors with our homeschool activities. We especially enjoy doing crafts and experiments out in the sunshine (so much easier to clean up), and like having the space to spread out. During the colder months we rely on visiting homeschool
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Hey Mama Monday: Do Not Doubt God’s Planning

hey mama
  Hey Mama, Tears are not always a bad thing. I know you’ve had your fair share lately. Did you know the Lord your God notices? He uses these times to bring you closer to Him. “My tears have been my food day and night, While they say to me all day long, ‘Where is
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Encourage Habits That Uncover God’s Vision

habits
  One of the greatest benefits of educating your children is that you can focus their learning on the strengths you see in them, related to the purpose God has for them. As early as 9 or 10 years old, your kids could be starting to “major” in a certain subject because they have the
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Nature Study: Starting Sweet Potato Slips with the Dirt Method

sweet potato slips
  I like to start sweet potato slips this time of year, as a nature study project.  Unlike many plants, which start from seeds, sweet potatoes grow new plants from eyes that emerge from the potato.  When our last frost date passed in the spring, we transplant the slips to our garden and grow our
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Making Preparations Is Better Than Making Plans

preparations
  We all know that we could plan every detail of our lives, and it would do no good.  Flexibility is really a vital part of survival in this life at home, in school, with life circumstances, and even a grocery store run!  Although we need to be cautious to not make too many plans,
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Craft Ideas for Hands-On Learners

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  Grab the glitter and the glue, the paper and the pipe cleaners, the rulers and the markers—it’s National Craft Month! Crafts offer a variety of hands-on learning opportunities for kids. Many crafts involve measuring, designing, problem-solving, and other skills—plus children have fun doing it and can admire their work when they’re done. Here are
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Stop Stressing Your To-Do List

stressing
  It’s midnight and I can feel myself fading, finally snug enough in my cocoon of blankets to drift off to sleep.  The sound of snoring (is that my husband or the dog?) can’t even stop this slumber now, as I tumble deep into – wait, did someone say dog? I never did bathe the
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Doing Nice Things for Others and Being Considerate

being considerate
  Being considerate is a trait we want our son, Luke, to learn. This is because we think Luke will love others when he’s considerate, but also be personally happier as he gives to other people. It seems that when we try to aim at happiness directly, we so often miss it. But, if we
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