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25 Favorite Christmas Books the Whole Family Will Love

November 27, 2018 by Erin Vincent 13 Comments

Children of all ages will delight in these heartwarming Christmas books filled with love, warmth, and the Christmas spirit. These books are perfect for wrapping up and using as a Book-A-Day Advent as well. I hope you enjoy our 25 favorite Christmas classics! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. 25 Favorite Christmas Books the Whole … [Read more...] about 25 Favorite Christmas Books the Whole Family Will Love

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The Art of Strewing Games in Your Homeschool

November 18, 2018 by Erin Vincent 13 Comments

Did you know that children learn best through play? The art of strewing games can be a simple way to enhance core subjects such as math, history, language arts, and science all while playing! You may be wondering then, what is strewing? In our homeschool, strewing is the act of leaving interesting and exciting resources out for my children to discover! It's the perfect way to introduce … [Read more...] about The Art of Strewing Games in Your Homeschool

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15 Fantastic Thanksgiving Books Kids Will Love

November 14, 2018 by Erin Vincent 1 Comment

Looking for fantastic Thanksgiving books for your kids? We always make a trip to the library to pick out reading material for this special holiday all about family, and thankfulness. Today I'm sharing our family's favorite books all about this thankful day! So, dig in and enjoy this feast of books. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more … [Read more...] about 15 Fantastic Thanksgiving Books Kids Will Love

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100 Strewing Ideas for Your Homeschool

November 2, 2018 by Erin Vincent 17 Comments

Strewing is an amazing way to inspire your child's natural curiosity. Did you know you may already be doing this unschoolish habit? It's a practice that can provide amazing learning opportunities regardless of your homeschool method. Plus, it's easy! So, I've put together 100 strewing ideas for your homeschool! This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for … [Read more...] about 100 Strewing Ideas for Your Homeschool

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Welcome! I'm Erin, a homeschooling mom to two very intense kids. Every day I try to find what works best for me and my family. My blog is filled with information to help you explore a child led education while making meaningful connections with your children. Discover favorite read alouds, seasonal books, games, art projects, hands-on activities, and learn to just breathe through the ups and downs of life. I hope these posts will encourage you on your homeschool adventure.

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