Homeschooling, Printables

Twinkle, Twinkle “Totbook”

Julie / September 10, 2010

I finally finished my first “totbook,” or lapbook aimed at 2-3 year olds.  I am much more a fan of simply putting all the pieces into a envelope than actually attaching them to folders, but I included little mini-packs to assemble for all the pieces nevertheless.  🙂 Twinkle Activities (1.35 mb) Twinkle, Twinkle, Real Stars minibook ““ full size (9.14…

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Homemaking

Works for Me Wednesday: Microfiber Cloths!

Julie / September 8, 2010

I know I’m way late to the gate on this one, but I’d never really tried microfiber cloths before.  I was very confused about the whole safe-to-use-with-cleaning-fluids issue, and I don’t like the feel of them on my hand–they’re just so sticky and they get caught and pulled in microscopic fingernail tears I didn’t even know I had–and they remind…

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Homeschooling

School ““ some reflections.

Julie / September 6, 2010

“Doing school” has changed our little lives.  I’m not being very rigid about it–E is usually very eager (more than I am) for “dool time!” and so I haven’t really needed to push her at all.  Focus, yes, but not push.  Which I guess is a good thing. I’m very surprised, though, by how much more attuned I am to…

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