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.
Some of you may be aware that the World Cup started last week. In our cross-cultural home, this is a big deal. England t-shirts have been ordered, yummy game day snacks have been made, and fun World Cup kids crafts for a homeschool project have been created. In fact, my children and I had so […]
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Hello and welcome to my blog! This week, my children and I, made homemade granola bars as a fun part of a homeschool lesson. We enjoyed this activity so much that we thought we would share the idea with you. If you have never made homemade granola bars, you are in for a real treat.
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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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