August 2012 - Layers of Learning - The Network of Care

Window Message Board

We just re-did our kitchen, which made me happy, but I also lost my painted-on-the-cabinets chalk boards, which made me sad. It took me a couple of weeks, but driven by necessity I found a replacement, a window message board. … Continue reading...

Published Tue, Aug 07 2012 5:22 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Organizing Your Home, Organization, Organizing Your Time

Layers of Learning Curriculum Unit 1.13

Layers of Learning Unit 1.13 curriculum of awesomeness includes History: Ancient India Geography: Grasslands Science: Elements & the Periodic Table Arts: Texture & Volume Learn about how elephants were used in wars in India and play elephant tag...

Published Thu, Aug 16 2012 8:11 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Products

Layers of Learning Unit 1.16

In Layers of Learning Unit 1.16 you’ll learn about: History: Ancient South America Geography: South America Science: Plants Arts: South American Art Learn about the Norte Chico, Chavin, Canari and other ancient people of South America as you read...

Published Mon, Aug 27 2012 6:43 AM by Layers of Learning

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Labor Day Picnic Salad

Labor Day is coming up and you need yummy stuff to add to your menu. Here’s a cold Labor Day picnic salad that isn’t potato or macaroni. Print Labor Day Salad Prep Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 20 minutes Ingredients2 cups … Continue reading...

Published Fri, Aug 31 2012 5:53 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Uncategorized, Recipes, Sides and Vegetables

Homeschooling Is Creative

I wasn’t homeschooled until my twenties; when I thought I was educating my sons, I was actually educating myself. Now more than ten years later I can see that homeschooling is so much more than winning spelling bees and having … Continue reading...

Published Tue, Aug 21 2012 5:59 PM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Explanations

Pork Chili Verde Recipe

This Pork Chili Verde Recipe our dinner for new recipe night at our house this week. It was amazingly scrumptious and delightful! The whole family raved over this one. We all love Mexican food, and this is a nice change … Continue reading →...

Published Mon, Aug 13 2012 5:34 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Recipes, Main Dishes

Hair Accessory Organizer

I guess part of the territory of having two daughters is having more hair things than you know what to do with. I was finding bobby pins in the carpet, elastics wrapped around my faucets, and bows clipped on to … Continue reading → Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 14 2012 4:44 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Organizing Your Home, Organization

Laundry Closet Organization

We don’t have a whole laundry room, just a closet. It’s efficient and central, but admittedly lacking in storage space. I like keeping a set of basic tools in the house, but didn’t have a place for them. My laundry … Continue reading...

Published Wed, Aug 08 2012 4:13 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Organizing Your Home, Organization

Does Music Really Make You Smarter?

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Published Thu, Aug 30 2012 5:48 AM by Layers of Learning

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Age of Exploration Printable Timeline Squares

We’ve made these Age of Exploration Printable Timeline Squares to go with your study of the Explorers from Henry the Navigator to Willem Barents. This timeline is from the Layers of Learning Unit 3.1, which is even now in production. … Continue...

Published Tue, Aug 28 2012 5:39 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Explorations, History Explorations, Printables, History Printables, Renaissance and Colonial History Printables, Renaissance and Colonial Period

Our Parents’ Adventure to China

Ever wanted to go to China? I have; it seems like a fascinating and mysterious place, and guess what?! Our Mom and Dad are leaving today to go live there for almost a year. They will be teaching English at … Continue reading → Read More.....

Published Wed, Aug 29 2012 5:52 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Reviews, Featured Sites

No-Cook Play Dough

We made this no-cook play dough just for fun, but you can use it for models, crafts, and art class as well. It’s very smooth, very workable and soft, but non-sticky. Since it’s no cook the kids could help … Continue reading → Read...

Published Wed, Aug 01 2012 7:21 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Explorations, Art Explorations, Recipes, Non-food Recipes

Layers of Learning Curriculum Unit 1.12

In Layers of Learning Curriculum Unit 1.12 you’ll find: History: Arabians Geography: Rivers & Lakes Science: Atoms & Molecules Arts: Color & Value Color a map of the ancient Arabian trade routes carrying frankincense, gold, myrrh, and...

Published Thu, Aug 02 2012 4:59 AM by Layers of Learning

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Mother May I?

Remember when kids actually went outside to play? Revive that by introducing your kids to some classic childhood games. Here we’ll teach you how to play Mother May I? One person is “it” and is called “mother”. The mother...

Published Fri, Aug 03 2012 5:21 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Explorations, Family Fun, Family Night, Pre-school Explorations, Fun & Games

30 Days To Better Homeschooling Challenge

For the next 30 days use this list to help you become a better homeschooling parent and take our 30 Days To Better Homeschooling Challenge. Start with today’s date and go to that number then just work your way through … Continue reading →...

Published Thu, Aug 23 2012 8:43 PM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Printables, Printables for Educators, How-tos

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