In this section of my blog, I share some of the homeschool activities I do with my elementary-aged children. These activities are hands on and often feature a fun, easy craft. These crafts can be appreciated, and utilized, by many different grade levels and ages.
Do you remember playing with playdough when you were a young child? Or perhaps you have a small child who enjoys playing with playdough? If the above sentences sound like you- then you may enjoy my 3 easy playdough recipe ideas. These charming playdough ideas are ideal for a preschooler. However, any age can enjoy […]
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Hello and welcome to Cotswold Kitchen Mom. My name is Elizabeth and I am so happy you are here. This week on the blog, we will be learning how to feed the birds. In order to learn this, the children and I are taking our homeschool classroom out into the great outdoors. Together, we will
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Happy almost New Year to you all! I don’t know about you, but the years seem to go by faster and faster the older I become. Perhaps I become more sentimental with each passing year. Personally, I like to take time to reflect on the blessings of the past year- before the new year begins.
Hidden Time Capsule and Goals -Homeschool Lesson for New Years Read More »
Happy Friday everyone! As we inch ever closer to Christmas day, I wanted to squeeze in another crafty post. This post features some easy Christmas decorations- that are perfect for children. If your child has a small Christmas tree of their own- or they like to decorate the family Christmas tree- then this may be
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Are you familiar with the old hymn, “Count Your Blessings?” When I was a young girl, I remember singing the well-known chorus of this classic Sunday school song. In fact, my children and I sometimes sing parts of this hymn today. Listen to the words of this old, yet relevant, song: “Count your blessings name them
Uplifting Thanksgiving Day Activities to Do with Little Ones, Now Read More »
Meanwhile, in America, Thanksgiving is on the horizon. Therefore, all the planning, the prepping, and the baking will soon commence. So, before life gets too busy, I wanted to squeeze in a fun autumn craft and an extra-special harvest treat for my extra-special pupils. This week, the children and I made adorable, un-be-leaf-able turkeys and
Harvest Inspired Candy Corn- A Colorful Celebration for Little Children Read More »
As I mentioned in my Golden Syrup post Wednesday, the children and I started back to school this week. It is always exciting to learn alongside young children. For they see the world in such a fresh and eager way. When my oldest daughter started kindergarten, we thought our homeschool needed a name. We landed
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