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Learn About Chickens Kids Books

kids books about chickens | learn about chicks childrens books | homeschooling | spring activities for kids | preschool ideas

We go to an organic working farm once a month with a group of homeschoolers and work all parts of the farm from caring for animals like chickens, to prepping soil, planting, and harvesting. The kids get hands on learning about healthy foods, and all aspects of farming using science, math, and working outdoors together. Catching chickens and … [Read more...]



28 Rainy Day Activities for Kids

28 rainy day kids activities. We all could use some indoor play ideas to keep kids occupied. Enjoy!

Kids are pretty self sufficient when it comes to entertaining themselves on rainy days. However, after a few days of being cooped up inside, or maybe even a few hours, they can start to get tired of their same old go-to games and activities. You might be tired of their proclamations of boredom and incessant hassling of each other, if you have more … [Read more...]



Books for Kids About Rain

Kids books for a rainy day | enjoy stories about rain and learn about weather with these kids science books | natural science homeschool | homeschooling | childrens books | homeschool science | rain books

What better to do on a rainy day than cuddle up with your kids and a good book? Here are some fantastic rainy day books to enjoy; stories about rain as well as a little science. Why not take the opportunity to learn about weather, water cycle, and precipitation? Whether you prefer to stay warm and dry or are just coming in from puddle jumping, … [Read more...]



6 Favorite Game Books for Kids

6 favorite game books for kids

Before the instant gratification of devices, apps, and video games, we kids had to invent ways to entertain ourselves. Remember the Alphabet Game on family road trips? It’s so much easier for us parents to plug kids into a device when they are complaining about being bored, but I challenge you to give your kids the chance to find their own … [Read more...]



Best Dr Seuss Books for All Ages

Dr Seuss books for every age | best board books | tongue twisters | favorite dr seuss books for kids | childrens books | #wtrw #whattoread | good reads for kids | beginning readers

Everyone loves Dr. Seuss! There's no way more fun to learn to read than learning with Dr. Seuss books. No matter how old you get, Dr. Seuss is still fun to read. Some books are more simple while others leave me tongue tied, which sends my kids into peals of laughter. Here is a list of my family's top favorite Dr. Seuss books. If you haven't read … [Read more...]



Must Have Books for Homeschooling

Back to Homeschooling? List of books you need in your home school | homeschool motivation | educational activities | homeschool curriculum | books for homeschooling

Getting ready for back to school, or rather back to homeschooling? We did not intentionally take a break over the summer, but somehow book learning fell to the curb just the same. It's soon time to get back into intentional learning, not solely unschooling. But, however you learn or teach your kids, no matter what curriculum you use, these are some … [Read more...]



Relaxed Homeschool Schedule

Relaxed homeschool schedule

This past school year the kids were in a charter school that required we follow at least some curriculum, so we gave it a try. We are relaxed, eclectic, unschool type homeschoolers. I don't like to be labeled, but we use bits and pieces of curriculum as needed while most of our learning is through games, field trips, discussion, and everyday life. … [Read more...]



Who are your kids? Do you really know them?

Who are your kids? Do you really know them? | Mindful parenting | homeschooling | unschooling | parenting tips

I'm usually a go, go, go, type of person, non-stop. I like to do things myself if I want to see them get done! However, I've had some health issues and have had to be home to attempt to rest. To be forced to relax was extremely difficult for me. It did help that anytime I tried to do anything, such as a load of laundry or put the dishes away, I … [Read more...]



A Different Education: What School Does Not Teach

Things learned that school won't teach you. Where to start?! How much time do you have? I feel like school taught me nothing! Well, yes, I learned my ABC's and 1,2,3's, but now that I'm homeschooling my kids, I'm learning so much more! And sadly, learning how little I retained from a public school education. Read to the end for homeschooling … [Read more...]



Love to Learn Blog Hop 35-3

Love to Learn blog hop | link up | linky | blogging | homeschooling | education | kids activities | kids craft ideas

My kids get a ton of free time, but sometimes they can use a little direction or maybe I just like doing crafts and activities with them. I like to play, too! Check out all the great kids activities and summer fun in the posts below and, if you're a blogger, join the blog hop! Link up your favorite summer time activities. Thanks for joining us … [Read more...]



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Hello, I'm L. E. Mastilock. I am a lover of food, family, and nature. I encourage parents to live a green, healthy lifestyle and have fun learning together. I am a published author and multi media artist, homeschooling my kids in the beautiful CA mountains. Read More…

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