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I wanted to do a treasure map activity with my 6 year old to teach her some mapping skills. I told her we were going to pretend to be pirates and go on a backyard treasure hunt. The first step would be learning how to draw a treasure map for kids. A quick learn-from-my-mistake word …

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Going camping with the family? Here’s a list of 10 fun educational camping activities for kids. Even if you’re taking a relaxed approach to homeschooling this summer, you can still combine the excitement of camping with some hands-on, nature-filled activities that will have your kids learning without even realizing it. # 1 – Plant Identification …

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Summertime for most homeschoolers doesn’t necessarily mean months without learning. However, some parents often wonder how to continue the learning streak but with a laid back kind of approach. If this is you, consider using the unit study method to create a summer plan that takes everything you do and anywhere you go and turns …

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Summer is the last theme of our themed spelling words in grades 2, 3, 4 & 6. You can find the summer spelling words for each of those grades below. Any worksheets or activities that go along with each grade’s spelling list are also included. Grade 2 Summer Spelling List These are the summer themed …

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I have decided my daughter will continue her “Animal Studies” learning about local animals, animals she can actually study in real life herself.  We are currently studying the chipmunk. If she were older I would give her a notebook to take outside to jot down her observations on the chipmunk.  She’s only 4.  Although she can …

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