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Deciding to Send Your Homeschooled Kids to Public School - Look! We're Learning!

Deciding to Send Your Homeschooled Kids to Public School

November 24, 2015 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

If you’ve been following our blog for the past few months, you probably know that we took a homeschooling break last year and then returned to homeschooling this year.

While I discovered that public schooling was not for us, it might be the better option for others. If you’re considering sending your kids to public school, I’ve shared a few things that might help you make your decision.

Today is also another edition of the Laugh and Learn linky! Tina, Haley, Lindsey, Sarah, and I have chosen our features from the last party, so check them out below!

Deciding to Send Your Homeschooled Kids to Public School - Look! We're Learning!

Deciding to Send Your Homeschooled Kids to Public School

Deciding to send your homeschooled kids to public school is a gut-wrenching process. At least it was for me. I remember waffling back and forth about it for months.

Throughout the process, I learned a lot about the public school system, my children, and myself. I don’t regret doing it, but I do wish that I’d had someone to tell me about what I could expect in advance.

So I decided to share a post about this very topic over at Learning 2 Walk! If you’re considering putting your kids in public school, stop by and see what you should take into account before you do.

Deciding to Send Your Homeschooled Kids to Public School – Learning 2 Walk

For more about what it’s like to send your homeschooled kids to public school, check out our series “The Great Homeschool Public School Experiment”!

The Great Homeschool Public School Experiment - What's it like for homeschoolers to go to public school for the first time? - Look! We're Learning!

The Great Homeschool Public School Experiment – Look! We’re Learning!


On to this week’s linky!

Come join us every Tuesday for the #LaughLearnLinkUp and share your #Parenting or #Homeschool #Tips!
Welcome to our 60th week of Laugh and Learn – Homeschool and Parenting Linkup!
Laugh and Learn – Homeschool and Parenting Linkup will be open by 6 am every Tuesday morning.

Each and every week, all of the hosts will pick one favorite post to be featured on the next week’s linkup. All of your links will be shared on five blogs.

We are also sharing the top five posts on Pinterest: #LaughLearnLinkup {Featured Favorites}. It’s added exposure for your awesome content!
Reminder: Please share this linkup! You can help us build a great homeschool and parenting group.
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Your Fabulous Hosts 😉

Tina
Me and SawyerLos Gringos Locos
Tina lives abroad in Latin America with her husband and four children. Currently in Mexico, Tina is active in homeschool, travel, and her Bible ministry. She blogs about all of their adventures, and more at Los Gringos Locos.
Find Tina at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
Facebook
Twitter
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Linkedin


Selena
Selena - head shot Look We're Learning

Selena is a writer and a homeschooling mom to four kids, including three with ADHD/SPD. Selena and her husband, Jay, are committed to teaching their children at home and loving every minute of it! You can read about the family’s homeschooling experiences at Look! We’re Learning, written by Selena!
Find Selena at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
Facebook
Pinterest
Twitter
Google +
Instagram
Sarah
sarah-dedicated-homeschooler Dedicated Homeschooler
Sarah lives in Kentucky, USA, where she and her husband homeschool three children. Sarah writes for and about, families with special needs. She hopes to provide support and encouragement to all special needs parents in the homeschool community. Visit Sarah at Dedicated Homeschooler.
Find Sarah at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
Facebook
Instagram
Pinterest
Twitter
Haley
Haleys Vintage Finds & DealsHaley's Vintage Finds & Deals
Haley hopes to encourage stay at home moms. She wants to help them learn how to make an extra income, to stretch a budget, to make crafts, and other useful information. Haley always has updates on the kids, and their funny antics. Visit Haley at Haley’s Vintage Finds & Deals.
Find Haley at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
Facebook
Pinterest
Instagram
Twitter
Google+
YouTube
Stumble Upon
Lindsey
Lindsey Marie
The Nitty Gritty Mom
Lindsey Marie is a passionate writer eager to touch the hearts and minds of her readers. As a devoted mother to two, happy homeschooler, and scatterbrained housewife, she’s on a mission to find love and joy in “the simple life” and invites you to join her! She shares this journey with you at The Nitty Gritty Mom .
Find Lindsey Marie at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
Facebook
Pinterest
Periscope
Twitter
YouTube


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Tina’s pick for this week…

A Week in the Life of Unschoolers
Note from Tina:
I love Erin’s pics of her kids learning through everyday kid life. It’s great!
[bctt tweet=” See how #Fun a week in Life of Unschoolers can be with @Erin_Vincent35 #LaughLearnLinkup”]


Selena’s pick for this week…

Games to Help Kids Learn Math Facts
Note from Selena:
Some of the games on this list are our favorites too!
[bctt tweet=”Take the groans out of #Math with great games recommended by @kidsmonlessons #LaughLearnLinkup”]


Sarah’s pick for this week…

3 Amazing Recipes for One-Minute Lava Mug Cakes
Note from Sarah:
My family loves lava cakes. These recipes look delicious!
[bctt tweet=”3 Amazing #Recipes for One-Minute Lava Mug Cakes @StudyAtHomeMama #LaughLearnLinkup “]


Haley’s pick for this week…

DIY Watercolors from Old Markers
Note from Haley:
I love this idea! A great way to save and get every last drop out of those markers.
[bctt tweet=”Get every last drop out of your old markers! DIY Watercolors by @TotsAdventures #LaughLearnLinkup”]


Lindsey’s pick for this week…

All About My Community Social Studies K-3 Printable Pack - Would be great little kids!
Note from Lindsey:
This unit is packed with pages and would be fun to use with the littles.
[bctt tweet=”Help your little one learn all about social studies @HHomeschooling! #LaughLearnLinkup”]


 
Thanks to everyone who submitted a post. Please check out the post above by clicking on the image. If you enjoyed these picks as much as we did, please share them also!
 

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5 Fun Ways to Learn at the Zoo

October 20, 2015 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

What child doesn’t love visiting the zoo? Naturally, zoos are popular for homeschooling field trips, but you can also make them into genuine opportunities to learn. Read on to find out 5 fun ways to learn at the zoo!

It’s Tuesday, so it’s also time for the Laugh and Learn linky! Check out our favorite posts from last week and read even more great homeschooling and parenting posts today!

5 Fun Ways to Learn at the Zoo

5 Fun Ways to Learn at the Zoo

We love the zoo in our family. In fact, we were just there last week for a homeschool class. My boys learned about black and white animals (lemurs, pandas, etc.) and my oldest daughter learned about the strongest animals on Earth. Trivia: Did you know that, when you measure according to the ability to pull its own weight, the Rhinoceros Beetle is stronger than a lion? Neat!

Homeschooling classes are just one way to learn at the zoo. Today I’m sharing five more over at Thinking Outside the Sandbox!

5 Fun Ways to Learn at the Zoo – Thinking Outside the Sandbox

Onward to the linky!

Come join us every Tuesday for the #LaughLearnLinkUp and share your #Parenting or #Homeschool #Tips!

Welcome to our 55th week of Laugh and Learn – Homeschool and Parenting Linkup!

Laugh and Learn – Homeschool and Parenting Linkup will be open by 6 am every Tuesday morning.

Each and every week, all of the hosts pick one favorite post to be featured on the next week’s linkup. All of your links will be shared on five blogs.

We are also sharing the top posts on Pinterest: #LaughLearnLinkup {Featured Favorites}. It’s added exposure for your awesome content!
Reminder: Please share this linkup! You can help us build a great homeschool and parenting group.
[bctt tweet=”Share your favorite #parenting or #homeschooling post with #LaughLearnLinkup. #ihsnet #ibabloggers”]

Your Fabulous Hosts 😉

Tina
Me and SawyerLos Gringos Locos
Tina lives abroad in Latin America with her husband and four children. Currently in Mexico, Tina is active in homeschool, travel, and her Bible ministry. She blogs about all of their adventures, and more at Los Gringos Locos.
Find Tina at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Google +
Linkedin


Selena
Selena - head shot Look We're Learning

Selena is a writer and a homeschooling mom to four kids, including three with ADHD/SPD. Selena and her husband, Jay, are committed to teaching their children at home and loving every minute of it! You can read about the family’s homeschooling experiences at Look! We’re Learning, written by Selena!
Find Selena at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
Facebook
Pinterest
Twitter
Google +
Instagram
Sarah
sarah-dedicated-homeschooler Dedicated Homeschooler
Sarah lives in Kentucky, USA, where she and her husband homeschool three children. Sarah writes for and about, families with special needs. She hopes to provide support and encouragement to all special needs parents in the homeschool community. Visit Sarah at Dedicated Homeschooler.
Find Sarah at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
Facebook
Instagram
Pinterest
Twitter
Haley
Haleys Vintage Finds & DealsHaley's Vintage Finds & Deals
Haley hopes to encourage stay at home moms. She wants to help them learn how to make an extra income, to stretch a budget, to make crafts, and other useful information. Haley always has updates on the kids, and their funny antics. Visit Haley at Haley’s Vintage Finds & Deals.
Find Haley at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
Facebook
Pinterest
Instagram
Twitter
Google+
YouTube
Lindsey
Lindsey is a passionate writer eager to touch the hearts and minds of homeschoolers and parents abroad. As a devoted mother to two, happy homeschooler, and scatterbrained housewife, she's on a mission to find love and joy in "the simple life" and invites you to join her! Lindsey is a passionate writer eager to touch the hearts and minds of homeschoolers and parents abroad. As a devoted mother to two, happy homeschooler, and scatterbrained housewife, she's on a mission to find love and joy in "the simple life" and invites you to join her!
Lindsey is a passionate writer eager to touch the hearts and minds of homeschoolers and parents abroad. As a devoted mother to two, happy homeschooler, and scatterbrained housewife, she’s on a mission to find love and joy in “the simple life” and invites you to join her! Visit Lindsey at Nitty Gritty Homeschooling. Find Lindsey at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
Facebook
Google+
Instagram
Pinterest
Twitter
YouTube


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If you were featured this week, we would love for you to use this badge below. We really appreciate all your hard work, and sharing with us each and every week!

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We would also love if you could use this badge on any post you shared with us. Or a text link would also be greatly appreciated. More shares and links helps us build a better and bigger linkup for all us to benefit from.

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The Winners for the Week of October 20th:

Featured on #LaughLearnLinkup


Tina’s pick for this week…

Solar System Unit Study and FREE Printable K-3 Activity Pack
Note from Tina:
I am going to save this for our boys. Outer space is always cool!
[bctt tweet=”Outer space is always a cool homeschool study unit! By @momteaches2 #LaughLearnLinkup”]


Selena’s pick for this week…

Finding Balance in the Homeschool
[bctt tweet=”Finding balance while homeschooling by @classichomesch #LaughLearnLinkup”]


Sarah’s pick for this week…

Lego Math Race with FREE Printable
Note from Sarah:
I’m really not crazy about math, and two of my kids hate it. But when you add Legos…even I want to do math.. Thanks for this great little game.
[bctt tweet=”Have fun with Lego Math Race by @alldayeverydaym #LaughLearnLinkup”]


Haley’s pick for this week…

Teddy Bear Printable Kindergarten Worksheet Set
Note from Haley:
My kids would love these!
[bctt tweet=”Teddy Bear Kindergarten Worksheets by @learning_2walk #LaughLearnLinkup”]


Lindsey’s pick for this week…

Fall into Art
Note from Lindsey:
These works of art are amazing!
[bctt tweet=”Fall Into Art by @AmyOes #LaughLearnLinkup”]


Thanks to everyone who submitted a post. Please check out the post above by clicking on the image. If you enjoyed these picks as much as we did, please share them also!

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Follow Tina Ernspiker’s board #LaughLearnLinkup {Featured Favorites} on Pinterest.


Come join us every Tuesday for the #LaughLearnLinkUp and share your #Parenting or #Homeschool #Tips!

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Back to Preschool with Family Fun Friday!

August 27, 2015 by Selena Robinson 2 Comments

It’s Thursday and that means it’s time for Family Fun Friday! Last week’s party featured plenty of great posts for teaching preschoolers, so I thought I’d feature six of them in case any of you are heading “back to preschool” this month!

Today is also my last time co-hosting the Family Fun Friday linky, so if you want to keep linking up your posts, be sure to visit Monica Pruett at Happy and Blessed Home or Herchel Scruggs at Gym Craft Laundry if you want to join the party going forward.

I’ve enjoyed hosting for the past year and I’ve gotten to feature so many awesome homeschooling bloggers! I hope you’ll keep linking up!

Back to Preschool

Monica H&BHnewlogo2013
Monica created Family Fun Friday and blogs at HappyandBlessedHome.com where she shares free preschool tools and printables, encouraging words for moms, and ideas for having fun together as a family. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter /Google + / Bloglovin’/ Instagram. Monica will feature Family Fun Posts.
Selena-headshot_zps34ee5bae-1 Look Were Learning Logo
Selena is a homeschooling graduate and a veteran homeschooling mom to four super special kids. She blogs at Look! We’re Learning! about unit studies, foreign language, and homeschooling with ADHD. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Instagram / Twitter. Selena will be featuring homeschooling and kids’ crafts.
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Herchel enjoys blogging about parenting, organizing, crafting, and having good old-fashioned kid fun her blog Scrggbug Corner. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter /Google +. Herchel will feature organizing and family fun.

Here are my favorite posts for this week!

Back to Preschool

1. Head to A Little Pinch of Perfect to learn how to make a Toilet Paper Roll Car Craft!

2. Teach preschoolers how to build CVCE words with the adorable printable Apple Baskets at Life Over C’s!

3. Are your preschoolers learning the alphabet this year? Midwest Modern Momma shares 7 ways to help preschoolers learn the alphabet!

4. Grab the super cute Back to School Counting Cards and Puzzles from Living Life and Learning to refresh preschool math skills!

5. Work on literacy by having preschoolers learn the alphabet with the letters in their names! Jodie from Growing Book by Book explains how!

6. Want to make preschool less “school-y”? Tiny Tots Adventures shares a fun and relaxed way to help little ones learn their ABCs!

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HappyandBlessedHome.com

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Stop by to see what my co-hosts are spotlighting this week!

TimeForFamilyFun

Main Course Marvels with Shrimp and Chicken Recipes at Family Fun Friday a weekly link-up hosted by HappyandBlessedHome.com

Bloggers are invited to share their best family-friendly and mom-inspiring posts in the link-up below.

Link guidelines:

  • Link your post.
  • Link back to the link party.
  • Follow your host(s).
  • Spread the word. Share and pin your favorites.
  • Mingle! Bloggers love comments.
  • Grab a button.
  • If you link up, you permit the hosts of Family Fun Friday to use your pictures/ideas as part of future posts and/or social media.

Family Fun Friday is a growing link-up with over 200 bloggers sharing their posts each week. Each host shares her favorites from the week before, increasing your chances of being featured. Co-hosts will also be pinning their favorites to a community Family Fun Pinterest Board. This link party opens up at around 4 pm EST on Thursdays.

Please be aware that by linking in Family Fun Friday you give our hosts permission to use your images to create a collage for our features. We may also use the collage to promote Family Fun Friday through our individual social media accounts.



Back to Homeschool Art and Drawing Gift Basket Giveaway

August 17, 2015 by Selena Robinson 270 Comments

We’re celebrating back to homeschool time with a fun Art and Drawing Gift Basket Giveaway! Last year, we shared in the annual Back to Homeschool Gift Basket Giveaway hosted by iHomeschool Network and we had such a great time that we decided to participate again!

Read on to see what we’re giving away, how you can enter to win, and what our fellow bloggers are giving away this year!

Art and Drawing Gift Basket Giveaway

This year, we decided to go with an art and drawing theme. Coloring books for adults are all the rage right now, so we’re offering quite a few coloring books with designs intricate enough to keep Mom and Dad entertained!

There are also a couple of drawing books by Ed Emberley and some advanced coloring books for kids!

Art and Drawing Gift Basket Giveaway

This gift basket includes the following:

  • The Big Purple Drawing Book by Ed Emberley
  • GeoDesigns
  • Aboriginal Mosaics Coloring Book
  • Ed Emberley’s Complete FunPrint Drawing Book
  • Linear Modern Patterns Coloring Book
  • PrismDesigns
  • DesignScapes
  • Animals Color Counts Color by Number

Note: All of the books will be shipped in a USPS box (minus the basket) to the winning entrant.

To enter to win all these awesome art and drawing books, use the Giveaway Tools widget below!

Entry-Form

 

To get a look at all of the awesome prizes that are available, visit the Back to Homeschool Gift Baskets linkup at iHomeschool Network!

iHomeschool Network Gift Baskets 2015

Back to Homeschool with Family Fun Friday!

August 6, 2015 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Are you celebrating back to homeschool time this week? Lots of homeschoolers are! We’ve settled on our homeschooling curriculum and I am currently in the midst of a lesson planning marathon. 🙂

Naturally, the homeschooling tips shared during last week’s Family Fun Friday were right on time for me! Take a look at the features and then get even more homeschooling inspiration from this week’s posts!

Back to Homeschool with Family Fun Friday

Monica H&BHnewlogo2013
Monica created Family Fun Friday and blogs at HappyandBlessedHome.com where she shares free preschool tools and printables, encouraging words for moms, and ideas for having fun together as a family. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter /Google + / Bloglovin’/ Instagram. Monica will feature Family Fun Posts.
Selena-headshot_zps34ee5bae-1 Look Were Learning Logo
Selena is a homeschooling graduate and a veteran homeschooling mom to four super special kids. She blogs at Look! We’re Learning! about unit studies, foreign language, and homeschooling with ADHD. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Instagram / Twitter. Selena will be featuring homeschooling and kids’ crafts.
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Herchel enjoys blogging about parenting, organizing, crafting, and having good old-fashioned kid fun her blog Scrggbug Corner. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter /Google +. Herchel will feature organizing and family fun.

Here are my favorite posts for this week!

Back to Homeschool with Family Fun Friday

1. If you’re trying to use more online resources in your homeschool, you’ll love the 25 Free Educational Websites for Kids from Tidbits of Experience!

2. Get some inspiration for your preschool homeschool room with Growing Hands On Kids’ Montessori Inspired Tot School Space!

3. Embark On the Journey shares an adorable printable pack based on the classic children’s book The Little Red Lighthouse!

4. We’re planning to school year round this time, so I loved the ideas at Year Round Homeschooling on how to Make Year Round Homeschooling Fun!

5. Need help getting your homeschool supplies organized? Tina’s Dynamic Homeschool Plus shares tips to help you Get Organized for the New Homeschool Year!

6. Help your kids build literacy the Lego way with Growing Book by Book’s Lego Activities That Build Reading and Writing Skills!

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Stop by to see what my co-hosts are spotlighting this week!

awesome kids crafts

Tasty meals for busy days

Bloggers are invited to share their best family-friendly and mom-inspiring posts in the link-up below.

Link guidelines:

  • Link your post.
  • Link back to the link party.
  • Follow your host(s).
  • Spread the word. Share and pin your favorites.
  • Mingle! Bloggers love comments.
  • Grab a button.
  • If you link up, you permit the hosts of Family Fun Friday to use your pictures/ideas as part of future posts and/or social media.

Family Fun Friday is a growing link-up with over 200 bloggers sharing their posts each week. Each host shares her favorites from the week before, increasing your chances of being featured. Co-hosts will also be pinning their favorites to a community Family Fun Pinterest Board. This link party opens up at around 4 pm EST on Thursdays.

Please be aware that by linking in Family Fun Friday you give our hosts permission to use your images to create a collage for our features. We may also use the collage to promote Family Fun Friday through our individual social media accounts.



2015 Homeschool Omnibus

End of Summer Activities with Family Fun Friday!

July 30, 2015 by Selena Robinson 1 Comment

For a lot of homeschoolers, summer is coming to an end. And there’s no better way to celebrate the start of the new school year than with some fun end of summer activities!

Last week’s edition of Family Fun Friday featured some great outdoor activities that are perfect for winding down summer break as a family. Be sure to read on to see even more great posts this week!

Fun End of Summer Activities

Monica H&BHnewlogo2013
Monica created Family Fun Friday and blogs at HappyandBlessedHome.com where she shares free preschool tools and printables, encouraging words for moms, and ideas for having fun together as a family. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter /Google + / Bloglovin’/ Instagram. Monica will feature Family Fun Posts.
Selena-headshot_zps34ee5bae-1 Look Were Learning Logo
Selena is a homeschooling graduate and a veteran homeschooling mom to four super special kids. She blogs at Look! We’re Learning! about unit studies, foreign language, and homeschooling with ADHD. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Instagram / Twitter. Selena will be featuring homeschooling and kids’ crafts.
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Herchel enjoys blogging about parenting, organizing, crafting, and having good old-fashioned kid fun her blog Scrggbug Corner. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter /Google +. Herchel will feature organizing and family fun.

Here are my favorite posts for this week!

Fun End of Summer Activities

1. Did you and your kids make some great memories this summer? Letters in the Sand shares how you can make a beautiful Summer Memory Book!

2. Get outside and have some watery summer fun with the Water Play Activities from Seasonal Family Fun!

3. Help your kids practice STEM and have a sensory experience with the DIY Water Wall at There’s Just One Mommy!

4. Who doesn’t love bubbles! Superheroes and Teacups shares Tons of Fun Bubble Activities!

5. Are you continuing to homeschool through the summer? Take a look at the way Mom’s Morning Coffee does Summer: Homeschool Style!

6. Do your kids love ocean animals? Make a cute Sea Creatures Craft with I Dig Pinterest!

Were you featured? Grab the Family Fun Friday button below!

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Bloggers are invited to share their best family-friendly and mom-inspiring posts in the link-up below.

Link guidelines:

  • Link your post.
  • Link back to the link party.
  • Follow your host(s).
  • Spread the word. Share and pin your favorites.
  • Mingle! Bloggers love comments.
  • Grab a button.
  • If you link up, you permit the hosts of Family Fun Friday to use your pictures/ideas as part of future posts and/or social media.

Family Fun Friday is a growing link-up with over 200 bloggers sharing their posts each week. Each host shares her favorites from the week before, increasing your chances of being featured. Co-hosts will also be pinning their favorites to a community Family Fun Pinterest Board. This link party opens up at around 4 pm EST on Thursdays.

Please be aware that by linking in Family Fun Friday you give our hosts permission to use your images to create a collage for our features. We may also use the collage to promote Family Fun Friday through our individual social media accounts.



Free Printable Flashcards: Sorting Flashcards

July 28, 2015 by Selena Robinson 1 Comment

Continuing with our free printable flashcards series, we’re introducing our newest set today: Free Printable Sorting Flashcards! 

These cards are great for young ones who are just beginning to recognize differences and similarities in objects.

Printable Sorting Flashcards

Free Printable Sorting Flashcards

These cards feature four simple objects in four basic colors: blue, red, orange, and green. Kids can then sort them out according to color.

The set includes blank flashcard pages with hints as to which colors belong on which page.

You could cut the object cards out and then let the kids describe what they are, what they look like, what color they are, and which ones belong together according to color.

If your little ones are still working on color recognition, don’t forget to pick up our free color flashcards as well!

To get your set of our Free Printable Sorting Flashcards, click the image or the link below to visit our have them sent directly to your inbox!

You’ll also get our weekly newsletter this Sunday!

Click here to get your printable resource

>>> Sorting by Color Flashcards <<<

New Ways to Teach Classic Subjects with Family Fun Friday!

July 23, 2015 by Selena Robinson 2 Comments

We don’t officially start our new school year until September, but I’m still loving all of the “back to school” posts! I think back to school time is probably one of my favorite times of year. The frustrations of the new year haven’t happened yet. 🙂

This year, I’m really trying to break out of my comfort zone and find new ways to teach classic subjects. I’m very much a traditional learner and teacher, but my kids are not. Since they have ADHD, they love to move and they need a lot of novelty in order to keep their attention on the lesson.

So I was glad to see some fabulous homeschooling posts during last week’s Family Fun Friday that highlighted some novel ways to make traditional school subjects fun! Check out my favorites from last week below! Be sure to scroll on down and read this week’s newest posts as well!

New Ways to Teach Classic School Subjects

Monica H&BHnewlogo2013
Monica created Family Fun Friday and blogs at HappyandBlessedHome.com where she shares free preschool tools and printables, encouraging words for moms, and ideas for having fun together as a family. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter /Google + / Bloglovin’/ Instagram. Monica will feature Family Fun Posts.
Selena-headshot_zps34ee5bae-1 Look Were Learning Logo
Selena is a homeschooling graduate and a veteran homeschooling mom to four super special kids. She blogs at Look! We’re Learning! about unit studies, foreign language, and homeschooling with ADHD. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Instagram / Twitter. Selena will be featuring homeschooling and kids’ crafts.
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Herchel enjoys blogging about parenting, organizing, crafting, and having good old-fashioned kid fun her blog Scrggbug Corner. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter /Google +. Herchel will feature organizing and family fun.

Here are my favorite posts for this week!

New Ways to Teach Classic School Subjects

1. If your kids have caught the Minions craze, check out the ideas at Brain Power Boy for Learning Math, Science and More with Minions!

2. Teaching middle school? Homeschooling 4 Free shares a handy dandy Middle School at Home Supply List!

3. Make math fun for your preschooler with the 3 Fun Ways to Teach Preschool Math at Learning 2 Walk!

4. If you’re shopping for your homeschool science curriculum, visit Year Round Homeschooling and check out the Homeschool Science Curriculum Roundup!

5. Visit Planet Smarty to find out how you can teach Geography by Playing Games with a Globe!

6. Make daily reading time into your child’s favorite part of the day with the Reading Nooks for Kids featured at Growing Book by Book!

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Our Homeschool Curriculum for 5th Grade, 2nd Grade, 1st Grade, and Totschool

Our Homeschool Curriculum for 5th Grade, 2nd Grade, 1st Grade, and Tot

July 12, 2015 by Selena Robinson 6 Comments

Hi everyone! Today is a wonderful day, because it’s the start of my favorite time of year – homeschool planning season!

After briefly experimenting with public school last year, I’m thrilled to be resuming our homeschool life this fall and I’ve had a great time choosing our curriculum for the 2015-16 school year!

Today I’m sharing our homeschool curriculum for 5th grade, 2nd grade, 1st grade, and Totschool!

Our Homeschool Curriculum for 5th Grade, 2nd Grade, 1st Grade, and Totschool

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Our Homeschool Curriculum for 5th Grade

I honestly cannot believe that Tigger is entering fifth grade. It seems like it was only yesterday that I planned her preschool curriculum. Amazing how fast time flies.

The book What Your Fifth Grader Needs to Know will serve as our curriculum spine for this year. I always appreciate the Core Knowledge books, because they give me a framework to use for designing my lesson plans.

What Fifth Grader Needs to Know

I’m not a classical homeschooler, but I love the classical approach to history. So we follow the history method outlined in The Well-Trained Mind – a chronological approach with a four-year rotation of the same time periods.

This year, the bulk of our history lessons will come from The Usborne Internet-Linked Encyclopedia of World History.

Usborne Internet-Linked Encyclopedia of World History

One thing I actually liked about public school was that it introduced Tigger to the rigors of Common Core Math. I am actually a fan of the Common Core curriculum, though not necessarily the instructional method. (I’ll share more about why I use Common Core Math in our homeschool in an upcoming post.)

This year, we’ll be using enVision Math Common Core Grade 5 by Scott-Foresman Addison-Wesley.

enVision Math

To supplement our math lessons and to accommodate Tigger’s ADHD, we’ll be using a few other math resources, including the Math Mini Office Lapbook from A Journey Through Learning. (See our review here.)

Our science curriculum will be based on Harcourt School Science for Grade 5. I’ve been able to find this book (and other school books like it) for just a couple of dollars on Amazon. Win!

Harcourt Science

We’ve been using the Homeschool Fitness Package from Family Time Fitness for years and we’re sticking with it this year too! It’s an easy and fun way to get everyone moving, which is absolutely critical for kids with ADHD.

Family Time Fitness - Fitness 4 Homeschool
We have a Lifetime Membership to Notebooking Pages and we’ll be putting it to good use this year! There are pages for all kinds of topics, including history, nature study, geography, and more!

Notebooking Pages LIFETIME Memberships
For geography, this year we’ll be learning about the continent of Europe. And we’ll be using the wonderful notebooking pack Discover Europe to explore each country!

Discover Europe

Both Tigger and Pooh will be using the program Keyboard Classroom to practice their typing skills. I think Pooh, in particular, will love it because he hates to write things by hand.

Keyboard Classroom

Our art program this year will be the Art for All Ages from Southern Hodgepodge. We got to use the Shark Chalk Pastel ebook last year and my kids loved it so much that we’ll be sticking with chalk pastels this year as well.

Art for All Ages Bundle - 3 ebooks!
For music this year, we’ll be using SQUILT Volume 1: Baroque Composers by Homegrown Learners. This will be our first time studying classical music as a family, so I’m excited to get started! (If you’re interested in SQUILT, you can save 25 percent on any volume through July 17th!)

SQUILT Music

Our Homeschool Curriculum for 2nd Grade

For second grade, we’ll be using the book What Your Second Grader Needs to Know as our curriculum spine.

What Second Grader Needs to Know

Our math curriculum for second grade will consist of Khan Academy, which Pooh loves, and a continuing study using the Life of Fred: Apples and Life of Fred: Butterflies.

Life of Fred Apples

This year, we’ll be using several resources from the EHM Members Only Website for Pooh. Some of our picks include:

  • The 2nd Grade Daily Math Activities Book
  • It Just Makes Cents Money Book
  • Geoboard Activity Pack
  • Foam Dart Physics
  • Landforms Around the World
  • and the US State Study Packs

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Our Homeschool Curriculum for 1st Grade

Roo and Pooh have a lot of their lessons together, but I still like to make sure that he masters his concepts. His first grade curriculum will be centered on the book What Your First Grader Needs to Know.

What First Grader Needs to Know

Like Pooh, he’ll also be using Khan Academy and Life of Fred for math. And he’ll be using some of the resources from the EHM Members Only site as well, such as:

  • All About My Community Pack
  • Days of the Week Activity Pack
  • My Plant Journal
  • and the Children of the World Pack

Since he also has ADHD, we’ll have to break out the Ultimate Guide to Brain Breaks to help him burn off a little activity in between lessons.

The Ultimate Guide to Brain Breaks eBook

Our Homeschool Curriculum for Totschool

For Totschool, I’m keeping things simple with little Piglet this year. We’re going to be using the oldie-but-goodie Teach Me Mommy by Jill Dunford.

Teach Me Mommy

I’ve had this book since Tigger was a toddler and I love it so much. It’s a wonderful introduction to preschool themes but it has all of the book suggestions, activities, and crafts laid out for you each week.

Since Piglet will be three in December, we’ll begin using this then and probably continue with it until she reaches PreK. And I guess this is the last child I’ll use it with! *sniff*

We use a lot of unit studies with our kids, so I’ll also be including some of the themed Tot Packs from 3 Dinosaurs and 1+1+1=1. That way, Piglet can get in on learning about the same things as her older siblings!

Before we begin officially Totschooling this winter, we’ll be using the book Learn with Play from the Kid Blogger Network to help her get involved in making things and having sensory fun while learning. I suspect the older kids will want to get in on the fun too. 😉

Learn with Play

Those are our choices for homeschool curriculum for 5th grade, 2nd grade, 1st grade, and Totschool! I’d love to hear what you’re using this year, so tell us your choices in the comments!

This post is part of the 2015 Not Back to School Curriculum Week Hop from iHomeschool Network! Click over to read even more great posts from our fellow bloggers!

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Easy Science and Math Ideas with Family Fun Friday!

July 2, 2015 by Selena Robinson 1 Comment

Are you trying to keep your kids interested in learning over summer break? Last week’s edition of Family Fun Friday featured some easy science and math ideas for kids that I wanted to spotlight today!

Don’t forget to scroll on down and read this week’s newest parenting, homeschooling, and cooking posts!

Easy Science and Math Ideas

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Selena is a homeschooling graduate and a veteran homeschooling mom to four super special kids. She blogs at Look! We’re Learning! about unit studies, foreign language, and homeschooling with ADHD. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Instagram / Twitter. Selena will be featuring homeschooling and kids’ crafts.
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Here are my favorite posts for this week!

Easy Science and Math Ideas

1. If your kids like simple science experiments, they’ll love this one from Planet Smarty: A 5-minute Molecule Attraction Experiment!

2. Research Parent shares a free printable you can use to explore the Relative Sizes of Planets in our solar system!

3. Kim from Life Over C’s shares how you can Use Beads as Math Manipulatives – perfect for little hands!

4. Shark Week is coming up! Brain Power Boy shares a roundup of fun Shark Activities to do with your kids!

5. Grab a set of free Animal Number Puzzles for Kids from Totschooling!

6. And for another early math printable, stop by Life Over C’s to get your Printable Bird Counting Play Dough Mats!

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Exploring Mexico for Kids with Pack-n-Go Girls Books

June 23, 2015 by Selena Robinson 1 Comment

Hi everyone! This week our Laugh and Learn linky is going global!  We’re sharing a review of one of the entries in the Pack-n-Go Girls Books: “Mystery of the Disappearing Dolphin.” We decided to use the book as a springboard to exploring Mexico for kids!

As you might know, Tina and her family live in Mexico, so be sure to head over to her blog Los Gringos Logos (listed below) if you want to learn even more about the country. 😉

In addition, we’ve all chosen our favorite posts from last week’s linky. Read the features and then check out the newest parenting and homeschooling posts below!

Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Exploring Mexico for Kids

Exploring Mexico for Kids

When I read the description of the Pack-n-Go Girls book series, I knew it would be a great fit for Tigger. She loves to read, she loves learning about world cultures, and she really loves books with female characters. Win-win-win! 🙂

Mystery of the Disappearing Dolphin

Naturally, we started our lesson by reading the book.

Exploring Mexico for Kids with Pack-n-Go Girls Books

I have to say: It’s a very well written book. Izzy, the lead character, is traveling on a sailboat with her mom and dad. They’re docked in Barra de Navidad, Mexico, where she’s made friends with Patti, a Mexican girl who lives nearby.

After Izzy’s uncle, who is uncomfortable with other cultures, comes to visit, the trip takes a turn for the worse, especially when Izzy is accused of stealing a handmade glass dolphin from the local market. We talked about the value and beauty of handmade items with the kids. Coincidentally, a dear friend of ours just returned from Mexico last week and brought our kids some handmade toys.

Exploring Mexico for Kids with Pack-n-Go Girls Books

Aren’t they gorgeous? I’m seriously considering placing them on the mantle and never letting them play with them all. 🙂

Exploring Mexico for Kids with Pack-n-Go Girls Books

After reading the book, we gathered around the computer to learn even more about Mexico and dolphins.

 

We took a virtual tour of La Merced, the famous outdoor market in Mexico City, so the kids could get a look at the huge variety of things that are available for sale.

 

Then we watched this video showing pictures of Barra de Navidad. Unlike Izzy’s uncle, I don’t think I’d ever complain if I had the chance to visit. It looks absolutely beautiful.

 

Finally, we watched a very interesting video from National Geographic Live about the way dolphins communicate with one another. Scientists are discovering that they have very advanced methods for cooperating and feeding. It’s a little advanced for younger kids, but you can definitely watch pieces and look at the pictures. (That’s pretty much what we did…lol.)

Exploring Mexico for Kids with Pack-n-Go Girls Books

Finally, we headed to the table to draw pictures of dolphins based on the pictures we saw. It was a great lesson, an adorable book, and a wonderful way to begin exploring Mexico for kids!

To learn even more about Pack-n-Go Girls and support the Kickstarter campaign (Open through June 25), click the image below! 🙂

Exploring Mexico for Kids with Pack-n-Go Girls Books

Now for the linky!

Come join us every Tuesday for our Laugh and Learn Linkup! You are welcome to share any Parenting or Homeschool link. You will enjoy all the great links! #LaughLearnLinkUp #Homeschool #Parenting #Blog #Mom #Bloggers

Welcome to our 38th week of Laugh and Learn – Homeschool and Parenting Linkup!
Laugh and Learn – Homeschool and Parenting Linkup will be open by 6 am every Tuesday morning. We will pick our five favorite posts and feature them on the following weeks linkup. Be sure to link your best content and maybe we will pick you! When you link your post with us it will be featured on five blogs.

We pin our favorites to a special Pinterest board for #laughlearnlinkup – homeschool and parenting posts. Check the board out here: #LaughLearnLinkup {Featured Favorites}. It’s added exposure for your awesome content!

Your Fabulous Hosts 😉

Tina
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Tina lives abroad in Latin America with her husband and four children. Currently in Mexico, Tina is active in homeschool, travel, and her Bible ministry. She blogs about all of their adventures and more at Los Gringos Locos.
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Selena is a writer and a homeschooling mom to four kids, including three with ADHD/SPD. Selena and her husband, Jay, are committed to teaching their children at home and loving every minute of it! You can read about the family’s homeschooling experiences at Look! We’re Learning, written by Selena!
Find Selena at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
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Sarah lives in Kentucky, USA, where she and her husband homeschool three children. Sarah writes for and about, families with special needs. She hopes to provide support and encouragement to all special needs parents in the homeschool community. Visit Sarah at Dedicated Homeschooler.
Find Sarah at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
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Haley hopes to encourage stay at home moms. She wants to help moms learn how to make an extra income, to stretch a budget, to make crafts, and other useful information. Haley always has updates on the kids and funny things that happen. Visit Haley at Haley’s Vintage Finds & Deals.
Find Haley at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
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Lindsey is a joyful mother, happy homeschooler, scatterbrained housewife, and passionate blogger. She writes about the joys and challenges of home educating, conscientious parenting, and “loving the simple life”. Get inspired with Lindsey at Simply LindseyLoo.

Find Lindsey at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
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Our Favorite Posts for the Week of June 22th:

Hands-on Homeschooling: Outdoor Language Arts Games

Hands-on Homeschooling: Outdoor Language Arts Games

Reduce Screen Time With These 3 Easy Steps

Reduce Screen Time With These 3 Easy Steps

10 Tips on How to Paint to Music

10 Tips on How to Paint to Music

PRE-HOMESCHOOL YEAR PLANNING CHECKLIST – 7 STEP HOMESCHOOL PLANNER

PRE-HOMESCHOOL YEAR PLANNING CHECKLIST – 7 STEP HOMESCHOOL PLANNER

PATIENCE, CONFIDENCE, KNOWING ALL THE ANSWERS – NOT REQUIRED TO HOMESCHOOL

PATIENCE, CONFIDENCE, KNOWING ALL THE ANSWERS – NOT REQUIRED TO HOMESCHOOL

Thanks to everyone who submitted a post. Please check out the posts above by clicking on the image.
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How to Teach Sign Language to Preschoolers

June 16, 2015 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

As you might be aware, we use Sign Language fairly often in our family. (For examples, see here, here, here, and here.) Many experts agree that the years from birth to age 5 are the prime years for introducing a foreign language to kids. But is it really possible to teach sign language to preschoolers?

Of course it is! Baby sign language has become extremely popular, so preschoolers are naturals as signing. But what does it take to teach ASL to very young children? Today I’m sharing a post I wrote for Learning 2 Walk that’s all about how to teach sign language to preschoolers!

Today is also another edition of the Laugh and Learn Linkup, so scroll on down to read our features from last week and the newest parenting and homeschooling posts!

How to Teach Sign Language to Preschoolers

How to Teach Sign Language to Preschoolers

One of the biggest suggestions I can give to teach ASL to preschool-aged kids is to keep it extremely simple and relaxed. When young children have fun, they end up learning naturally! And there’s no reason why learning sign language shouldn’t be fun!

For even more tips and suggestions, visit Learning 2 Walk to read the post “How to Teach Sign Language for Preschoolers“!

How to Teach Sign Language for Preschoolers – Learning 2 Walk

If you’re looking for some great books and resources for teaching sign language to toddlers and preschoolers, try these!

1. Baby Sign Language Basics by Monta Z. Briant

2. My First Book of Sign Language by Joan Holub

3. Sign Language: My First 100 Words by Michiyo Nelson

4. ABC Sign and Color: A Beginner’s Book of American Sign Language by Susan T. Hall

Linky time! 🙂

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Summer Fun for Preschoolers with Family Fun Friday!

June 4, 2015 by Selena Robinson 3 Comments

Have a little learner in the family? You’ll love these summer fun for preschoolers ideas from last week’s Family Fun Friday! There were several great posts featuring fun for younger kids, including sensory activities, culinary arts, and early reading!

If you’re a blogger, be sure to scroll down and add your best parenting, cooking, homemaking, and homeschooling posts to this week’s linky!

Summer Fun for Preschoolers

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Monica created Family Fun Friday and blogs at HappyandBlessedHome.com where she shares free preschool tools and printables, encouraging words for moms, and ideas for having fun together as a family. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter /Google + / Bloglovin’/ Instagram. Monica will feature Family Fun Posts.
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Selena is a homeschooling graduate and a veteran homeschooling mom to four super special kids. She blogs at Look! We’re Learning! about unit studies, foreign language, and homeschooling with ADHD. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Instagram / Twitter. Selena will be featuring homeschooling and kids’ crafts.
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Herchel enjoys blogging about parenting, organizing, crafting, and having good old-fashioned kid fun her blog Scrggbug Corner. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter /Google +. Herchel will feature organizing and family fun.
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Britta was a military kid and is a military wife, now living in the high desert of Arizona and far, far from her New Orleans family. She happily homeschools and writes about the intersection of God’s Word and her world at Britta Lafont ~ Everyday Holiness. This year Britta wants to find that sweet spot between getting more done and enjoying the process. Britta will feature Delicious Recipes. Follow: Facebook / Twitter / Pinterest / Instagram.
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Christin blogs at illuminate. As wife to her high school sweetheart and mother to three premature children, she’s learned that God is the Perfect Party Planner and sometimes the unexpected is the greatest gift of all. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Instagram / Twitter. Christen will feature Inspirational Posts.

Here are my favorite posts for this week!

Summer Fun for Preschoolers

1. Living Life and Learning shares a great roundup of Summer Preschool Activities!

2. Learn how to make Erupting Sidewalk Paint at Views from the Stepstool!

3. Teach little ones about sight words with a fun Sight Word Bingo activity from P is for Preschooler!

4. Little ones love bubbles! Just Another Mom features a roundup of Summer Bubble Fun Ideas!

5. Have some water play with the Polka Dot Splash Water Game from A Little Pinch of Perfect!

6. Get your littles into the kitchen with Growing Book by Book’s list of Book-Inspired Cooking Activities for Preschoolers!

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Bloggers are invited to share their best family-friendly and mom-inspiring posts in the link-up below.

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  • If you link up, you permit the hosts of Family Fun Friday to use your pictures/ideas as part of future posts and/or social media.

Family Fun Friday is a growing link-up with over 200 bloggers sharing their posts each week. Each host shares her favorites from the week before, increasing your chances of being featured. Co-hosts will also be pinning their favorites to a community Family Fun Pinterest Board. This link party opens up at around 4 pm EST on Thursdays.

Please be aware that by linking in Family Fun Friday you give our hosts permission to use your images to create a collage for our features. We may also use the collage to promote Family Fun Friday through our individual social media accounts.



Free Butterfly Unit Study

May 26, 2015 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Do you have butterflies fluttering around your neighborhood? This is a great time of year to study them with your kids!

Recently, I got to share a free butterfly unit study over at Year Round Homeschooling that’s got videos, books, printables, and butterfly crafts for all ages!

Today is also Tuesday, which means it’s time for another Laugh and Learn linkup! Read on to see our favorites from last week’s party and get some new parenting and homeschooling inspiration!

Butterfly Unit Study

Free Butterfly Unit Study

I’m not a fan of caterpillars, but I love butterflies. They’re so fragile and graceful and pretty. One of the things I didn’t know, though, was that butterflies cannot fly immediately after emerging from their cocoons.

It takes about 30 minutes for their wings to fully extend upon release. Their bodies pump fluid into the wing membranes to make them stand up. Then, they’re ready to fly! Cool, right?

Learn even more fascinating details about butterflies along with your kids with the free butterfly unit study over at Year Round Homeschooling!

Free Butterfly Unit Study – Year Round Homeschooling

Linky time! 🙂

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Welcome to our 34th week of Laugh and Learn – Homeschool and Parenting Linkup!

Laugh and Learn – Homeschool and Parenting Linkup will be open by 6 am every Tuesday morning. We will pick our five favorite posts and feature them on the following weeks linkup. Be sure to link your best content and maybe we will pick you! When you link your post with us it will be featured on five blogs.

We pin our favorites to a special Pinterest board for #laughlearnlinkup – homeschool and parenting posts. Check the board out here: #LaughLearnLinkup {Featured Favorites}. It’s added exposure for your awesome content!

Your Fabulous Hosts 😉

Tina

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Tina lives abroad in Latin America with her husband and four children. Currently in Mexico, Tina is active in homeschool, travel, and her Bible ministry. She blogs about all of their adventures and more at Los Gringos Locos.

Find Tina at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
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Selena is a writer and a homeschooling mom to four kids, including three with ADHD/SPD. Selena and her husband, Jay, are committed to teaching their children at home and loving every minute of it! You can read about the family’s homeschooling experiences at Look! We’re Learning, written by Selena!

Find Selena at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
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Sarah

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Sarah lives in Kentucky, USA, where she and her husband homeschool three children. Sarah writes for and about, families with special needs. She hopes to provide support and encouragement to all special needs parents in the homeschool community. Visit Sarah at Dedicated Homeschooler.

Find Sarah at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
Facebook
Instagram

Haley

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Haley hopes to encourage stay at home moms. She wants to help moms learn how to make an extra income, to stretch a budget, to make crafts, and other useful information. Haley always has updates on the kids and funny things that happen. Visit Haley at Haley’s Vintage Finds & Deals.

Find Haley at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
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Facebook
Twitter

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Lindsey is a joyful mother, happy homeschooler, scatterbrained housewife, and passionate blogger. She writes about the joys and challenges of home educating, conscientious parenting, and “loving the simple life”. Get inspired with Lindsey at Simply LindseyLoo.

Find Lindsey at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
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Our Favorite Posts for the Week of May 25th:

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Written by Emily at Mom on the Move

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Written by Tina at Tina’s Dynamic Homeschool Plus

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Written by Heather on Learning 2 Walk

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Written by Yanique at Kiddie Matters

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Written by Tara at Embark on the Journey

Thanks to everyone who submitted a post. Please check out the posts above by clicking on the image.

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How to Make a Year-End Homeschool Assessment

May 19, 2015 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

The school year is coming to a close! (If you use a traditional year, that is.) Get ready for the next year by learning how to make a year-end homeschool assessment! Read below to see how you can make one of your own with the help of an article at The Homeschool Post.

Today is Tuesday, so it’s time for another edition of the Laugh and Learn Linky! Haley, Tina, Lindsey, Sarah, and I have chosen our favorites from last week to feature. Be sure to link up your own posts for a chance to be featured next week!

How to Make a Year End Homeschool Assessment

How to Make a Year-End Homeschool Assessment

Making a year-end homeschool assessment can really help you to look back at last year and plan ahead. It’s always good to look back and see what worked and what definitely, definitely didn’t, right? 🙂

I recently got a chance to share a post over at The Homeschool Post about just how to make a year-end homeschool assessment. Check it out and get a jump on your summer planning!

How to Make a Year-End Homeschool Assessment – The Homeschool Post

Linky time! 🙂

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Welcome to our 33rd week of Laugh and Learn – Homeschool and Parenting Linkup!

Laugh and Learn – Homeschool and Parenting Linkup will be open by 6 am every Tuesday morning. We will pick our five favorite posts and feature them on the following weeks linkup. Be sure to link your best content and maybe we will pick you! When you link your post with us it will be featured on five blogs.

We pin our favorites to a special Pinterest board for #laughlearnlinkup – homeschool and parenting posts. Check the board out here: #LaughLearnLinkup {Featured Favorites}. It’s added exposure for your awesome content!

Your Fabulous Hosts 😉

Tina

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Tina lives abroad in Latin America with her husband and four children. Currently in Mexico, Tina is active in homeschool, travel, and her Bible ministry. She blogs about all of their adventures and more at Los Gringos Locos.

Find Tina at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
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Selena
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Selena is a writer and a homeschooling mom to four kids, including three with ADHD/SPD. Selena and her husband, Jay, are committed to teaching their children at home and loving every minute of it! You can read about the family’s homeschooling experiences at Look! We’re Learning, written by Selena!

Find Selena at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
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Sarah

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Sarah lives in Kentucky, USA, where she and her husband homeschool three children. Sarah writes for and about, families with special needs. She hopes to provide support and encouragement to all special needs parents in the homeschool community. Visit Sarah at Dedicated Homeschooler.

Find Sarah at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
Facebook
Instagram

Haley

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Haley hopes to encourage stay at home moms. She wants to help moms learn how to make an extra income, to stretch a budget, to make crafts, and other useful information. Haley always has updates on the kids and funny things that happen. Visit Haley at Haley’s Vintage Finds & Deals.

Find Haley at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
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Facebook
Twitter

Lindsey

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Lindsey is a joyful mother, happy homeschooler, scatterbrained housewife, and passionate blogger. She writes about the joys and challenges of home educating, conscientious parenting, and “loving the simple life”. Get inspired with Lindsey at Simply LindseyLoo.

Find Lindsey at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
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Our Favorite Posts for the Week of May 18th:

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Written by Jennifer at Year Round Homeschooling

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Find this post at My Bored Toddler

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Written by Holly at Keeping Life Sane

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Homemade Nature Suncatcher Windchimes by Jamie at Hands On As We Grow

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Written by Leanne at The Transplanted Southerner

Thanks to everyone who submitted a post. Please check out the posts above by clicking on the image.

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Now, let’s see your best posts for this week so we can share them as next week’s favorites!

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Homeschool Inspiration Ideas with Family Fun Friday!

May 14, 2015 by Selena Robinson 2 Comments

Pooh is taking his math standardized test in school this week. Since math is not his strong subject, he’s been a bit nervous. Still, we’ve managed to help him get through the process of testing (as we did with Tigger a couple of grades back).

Standardized testing can be a real challenge to kids, whether they’re in public school or homeschool. So I wanted to share a post I got to write over at The Multi Taskin’ Mom that’s all about how to help kids deal with this process.

Today is also another edition of Family Fun Friday! Scroll on down to read some great homeschool inspiration ideas!

Helping Kids Manage Standardized Testing

Here in our state, they’re using a new standardized test this year and the teachers spent a LOT of time preparing the kids to take it. However, since Pooh is in first grade, he hasn’t had a lot of practice with testing. When we homeschooled, I didn’t administer a standardized test until third grade. (I plan on resuming that policy once we return to homeschooling this fall.)

I have learned, though, that it’s important to help kids get comfortable with the testing process, especially if they have to test earlier. Stop by The Multi Taskin’ Mom to learn more about how to help kids manage standardized testing!

Helping Kids with Standardized Testing – The Multi Taskin’ Mom

And now…it’s time for Family Fun Friday! 🙂

Last week, there were some great posts shared with homeschool inspiration ideas! Naturally, I’m in full school-year-planning mode, so I’m on the hunt for all kinds of fun ideas to do next year with the kids. Read on to see my favorites from last week!

Homeschool Inspiration Ideas

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Monica created Family Fun Friday and blogs at HappyandBlessedHome.com where she shares free preschool tools and printables, encouraging words for moms, and ideas for having fun together as a family. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter /Google + / Bloglovin’/ Instagram. Monica will feature Family Fun Posts.
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Selena is a homeschooling graduate and a veteran homeschooling mom to four super special kids. She blogs at Look! We’re Learning! about unit studies, foreign language, and homeschooling with ADHD. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Instagram / Twitter. Selena will be featuring homeschooling and kids’ crafts.
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Herchel enjoys blogging about parenting, organizing, crafting, and having good old-fashioned kid fun her blog Scrggbug Corner. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter /Google +. Herchel will feature organizing and family fun.
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Britta was a military kid and is a military wife, now living in the high desert of Arizona and far, far from her New Orleans family. She happily homeschools and writes about the intersection of God’s Word and her world at Britta Lafont ~ Everyday Holiness. This year Britta wants to find that sweet spot between getting more done and enjoying the process. Britta will feature Delicious Recipes. Follow: Facebook / Twitter / Pinterest / Instagram.
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Christin blogs at illuminate. As wife to her high school sweetheart and mother to three premature children, she’s learned that God is the Perfect Party Planner and sometimes the unexpected is the greatest gift of all. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Instagram / Twitter. Christen will feature Inspirational Posts.

Here are my favorite posts for this week!

Homeschool Inspiration Ideas

1. Misty over at Year Round Homeschooling shares how she plans to adjust her homeschooling method next year: by trying child-led learning! As a recovering Type-A personality, I’m excited to see how changing her homeschooling approach works out!

2. While it’s great to ease up on planning and curriculum, Becky at The End in Mind shares a reminder to make sure that we’re still educating our kids, no matter what homeschooling method we use. If you’re considering a new approach, read her cautionary tale about avoiding homeschooling extremes!

3. Reading is a wonderful way to help your kids keep their language skills sharp, especially over the summer. Cait over at My Three Poppies has an excellent idea to keep reading fun: Start a family book club! Stop by and read her fabulous tips for family book club night!

4. I love language arts, but it can be a boring subject to teach. Fortunately, Melanie from Psycho With 6 has compiled a tremendous list of Free Grammar Games! Just what I need to make English fun for my kids!

5. Do you have kids that love to make crafts? Debbie at One Little Project shares an adorable DIY Wind Car that kids can make and move themselves! What a great way to teach STEM for little learners!

6. Getting outside with toddlers is a great way to introduce them to nature study at a young age. Yuliya from Mommyhood in Holland offers some excellent tips for taking toddlers on a nature walk!

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Stop by to see what my co-hosts are spotlighting this week!

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Bloggers are invited to share their best family-friendly and mom-inspiring posts in the link-up below.

Link guidelines:

  • Link your post.
  • Link back to the link party.
  • Follow your host(s).
  • Spread the word. Share and pin your favorites.
  • Mingle! Bloggers love comments.
  • Grab a button.
  • If you link up, you permit the hosts of Family Fun Friday to use your pictures/ideas as part of future posts and/or social media.

Family Fun Friday is a growing link-up with over 200 bloggers sharing their posts each week. Each host shares her favorites from the week before, increasing your chances of being featured. Co-hosts will also be pinning their favorites to a community Family Fun Pinterest Board. This link party opens up at around 4 pm EST on Thursdays.

Please be aware that by linking in Family Fun Friday you give our hosts permission to use your images to create a collage for our features. We may also use the collage to promote Family Fun Friday through our individual social media accounts.

Fun Booklists for Kids with Family Fun Friday!

April 9, 2015 by Selena Robinson 6 Comments

As you all might know, I’m a huge, unabashed bookworm. Naturally, we’re raising readers in our family. So I was thrilled to see so many great literacy-themed posts during last week’s Family Fun Friday!

This week, I’m featuring several of the fun booklists for kids that were linked up! If you’re a blogger, be sure to share your own posts below!

Fun Booklists for Kids

Monica H&BHnewlogo2013
Monica created Family Fun Friday and blogs at HappyandBlessedHome.com where she shares free preschool tools and printables, encouraging words for moms, and ideas for having fun together as a family. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter /Google + / Bloglovin’/ Instagram. Monica will feature Family Fun Posts.
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Selena is a homeschooling graduate and a veteran homeschooling mom to four super special kids. She blogs at Look! We’re Learning! about unit studies, foreign language, and homeschooling with ADHD. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Instagram / Twitter. Selena will be featuring homeschooling and kids’ crafts.
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Herchel enjoys blogging about parenting, organizing, crafting, and having good old-fashioned kid fun her blog Scrggbug Corner. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter /Google +. Herchel will feature organizing and family fun.
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Britta was a military kid and is a military wife, now living in the high desert of Arizona and far, far from her New Orleans family. She happily homeschools and writes about the intersection of God’s Word and her world at Britta Lafont ~ Everyday Holiness. This year Britta wants to find that sweet spot between getting more done and enjoying the process. Britta will feature Delicious Recipes. Follow: Facebook / Twitter / Pinterest / Instagram.
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Christin blogs at illuminate. As wife to her high school sweetheart and mother to three premature children, she’s learned that God is the Perfect Party Planner and sometimes the unexpected is the greatest gift of all. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Instagram / Twitter. Christen will feature Inspirational Posts.

Here are my favorite posts for this week!

Fun Booklists for Kids

1. Planet Smarty has a great booklist featuring spring-themed books for preschoolers!

2. Learn how to use books for the letter L along with activities for different types of intelligence at Mimi and the Grands!

3. Sunny Day Family has a super cute sensory activity to go along with the book Little Blue Truck!

4. If you’re a dog lover, you’ll love this roundup of 10 chapter books about dogs at This Sweet Life of Mine!

5. Sheila at Brain Power Boy has a great booklist featuring exciting kids’ books about weather!

6. For a funny take on historical events, try this list of fun history books for kids at The Sunny Patch!

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Stop by to see what my co-hosts are spotlighting this week!

Beauty in the everyday

Fabulous Recipes in 15 min or less FFF

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Bloggers are invited to share their best family-friendly and mom-inspiring posts in the link-up below.

Link guidelines:

  • Link your post.
  • Link back to the link party.
  • Follow your host(s).
  • Spread the word. Share and pin your favorites.
  • Mingle! Bloggers love comments.
  • Grab a button.
  • If you link up, you permit the hosts of Family Fun Friday to use your pictures/ideas as part of future posts and/or social media.

Family Fun Friday is a growing link-up with over 200 bloggers sharing their posts each week. Each host shares her favorites from the week before, increasing your chances of being featured. Co-hosts will also be pinning their favorites to a community Family Fun Pinterest Board. This link party opens up at around 4 pm EST on Thursdays.

Please be aware that by linking in Family Fun Friday you give our hosts permission to use your images to create a collage for our features. We may also use the collage to promote Family Fun Friday through our individual social media accounts.



Why Kids Need a Student Planner

April 7, 2015 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Hi everyone! Last week, we had some great posts shared during the Laugh and Learn linkup! This week, we’re looking forward to even more great parenting and homeschooling posts!

I also wanted to share a recent post I wrote for the parenting website Thinking Outside the Sandbox and, if you’re a planning junkie like me, you’ll love it. It’s all about why kids NEED a student planner. (They really do.)

Why Kids Need a Student Planner

Why Kids Need a Student Planner

Honestly, the concept of student planners was fairly new to me until recently. Last fall, before we decided to take a break from homeschooling, I made a few simple planners for my kids to use. Tigger took to it right away, but the boys were a little reluctant. (They were in first grade and kindergarten, respectively.)

After the kids went to public school, I noticed that Tigger’s teacher issued a bound student planner and I noticed that it had an extremely positive effect on her view of her assignments. Now that I know more about how they work, I’m convinced that kids need student planners. And when we return to homeschooling, I plan to use them with all three of my older children.

To read about why I think student planners are great, visit Thinking Outside the Sandbox to read “Why Kids Need a Student Planner“!

For even more planning tips, check out our roundup of 10 free homeschool planners! Just in time for the summer planning season. 🙂

Why Kids Need a Student Planner – Thinking Outside the Sandbox

Now it’s time for this week’s edition of the Laugh and Learn linky!

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Welcome to our 27th week of Laugh and Learn – Homeschool and Parenting Linkup.

Laugh and Learn – Homeschool and Parenting Linkup will be open by 6 am every Tuesday morning. We will pick our three favorite posts and feature them on the following weeks linkup. Be sure to link your best content and maybe we will pick you! When you link your post with us it will be featured on three blogs.

We pin our favorites to a special Pinterest board for #laughlearnlinkup – homeschool and parenting posts. Check the board out here: #LaughLearnLinkup {Featured Favorites}. It’s added exposure for your awesome content!

Your Fabulous Hosts 😉

Tina

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Tina lives abroad in Latin America with her husband and four children. Currently in Mexico, Tina is active in homeschool, travel, and her Bible ministry. She blogs about all of their adventures and more at Los Gringos Locos.

Find Tina at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Google +
Linkedin
Tsu

Selena
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Selena is a writer and a homeschooling mom to four kids, including three with ADHD/SPD. Selena and her husband, Jay, are committed to teaching their children at home and loving every minute of it! You can read about the family’s homeschooling experiences at Look! We’re Learning, written by Selena!

Find Selena at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
Facebook
Pinterest
Twitter
Google +
Instagram

Sarah

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lives in Kentucky, USA, where she and her husband homeschool three children. Sarah writes for and about, families with special needs. She hopes to provide support and encouragement to all special needs parents in the homeschool community. Visit Sarah at Dedicated Homeschooler.

Find Sarah at her blog link above, and on the following social media networks:
Facebook
Instagram

Our Favorite Posts for the Week of April 6th:

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Written by Tina at Tina’s Dynamic Homeschool Plus

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Written by Starla at Pressing In and Pressing On

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Written by Emily at Mom On The Move

Thanks to everyone who submitted a post. Please check out the posts above by clicking on the image.

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Now, let’s see your best posts for this week so we can share them as next week’s favorites!

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Free Early Learning Printables with Family Fun Friday!

March 19, 2015 by Selena Robinson 3 Comments

It’s Thursday and it’s time for another edition of Family Fun Friday! Last week, several bloggers shared some great free early learning printables that I wanted to feature this week!

If you have preschoolers or kindergarteners, you can use printables to teach all kinds of basic concepts, including letters, counting, simple addition, and science. These printables include all four concepts and are great for homeschool, preschool, or after-school work!

Free Early Learning Printables

Monica H&BHnewlogo2013
Monica created Family Fun Friday and blogs at HappyandBlessedHome.com where she shares free preschool tools and printables, encouraging words for moms, and ideas for having fun together as a family. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter /Google + / Bloglovin’/ Instagram. Monica will feature Family Fun Posts.
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Selena is a homeschooling graduate and a veteran homeschooling mom to four super special kids. She blogs at Look! We’re Learning! about unit studies, foreign language, and homeschooling with ADHD. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Instagram / Twitter. Selena will be featuring homeschooling and kids’ crafts.
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Herchel enjoys blogging about parenting, organizing, crafting, and having good old-fashioned kid fun her blog Scrggbug Corner. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter /Google +. Herchel will feature organizing and family fun.
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Britta was a military kid and is a military wife, now living in the high desert of Arizona and far, far from her New Orleans family. She happily homeschools and writes about the intersection of God’s Word and her world at Britta Lafont ~ Everyday Holiness. This year Britta wants to find that sweet spot between getting more done and enjoying the process. Britta will feature Delicious Recipes. Follow: Facebook / Twitter / Pinterest / Instagram.
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Christin blogs at illuminate. As wife to her high school sweetheart and mother to three premature children, she’s learned that God is the Perfect Party Planner and sometimes the unexpected is the greatest gift of all. Follow: Blog / Facebook / Pinterest / Instagram / Twitter. Christen will feature Inspirational Posts.

Free Early Learning Printables

Here are my favorite posts for this week!

1. Alecia at Learning 2 Walk shares an complete preschool printable worksheet pack that’s all about spring!

2. Tree Valley Academy is continuing their number study series with a free printable number study about the number ten!

3. Cassie at 3 Dinosaurs features a free printable activity to help kids learn uppercase and lowercase letters!

4. From ABCs to ACTs has a super cute bumblebee-themed missing number printable!

5. Monique at Living Life and Learning shared some fun dinosaur simple math worksheets!

6. Annette from In All You Do has an adorable Very Hungry Caterpillar emergent reader printable for early readers!

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Stop by to see what my co-hosts are spotlighting this week!

Purposeful Living

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Easter Crafts

 

Bloggers are invited to share their best family-friendly and mom-inspiring posts in the link-up below.

Link guidelines:

  • Link your post.
  • Link back to the link party.
  • Follow your host(s).
  • Spread the word. Share and pin your favorites.
  • Mingle! Bloggers love comments.
  • Grab a button.
  • If you link up, you permit the hosts of Family Fun Friday to use your pictures/ideas as part of future posts and/or social media.

Family Fun Friday is a growing link-up with over 200 bloggers sharing their posts each week. Each host shares her favorites from the week before, increasing your chances of being featured. Co-hosts will also be pinning their favorites to a community Family Fun Pinterest Board. This link party opens up at around 4 pm EST on Thursdays.

Please be aware that by linking in Family Fun Friday you give our hosts permission to use your images to create a collage for our features. We may also use the collage to promote Family Fun Friday through our individual social media accounts.



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