Layers of Learning

The Lion-Makers, a Story From the Panchatantra

The Panchatantra is a collection of ancient stories from India that were written down more than two thousand years ago, though the stories themselves are much older than that. They are the first fables ever told in the world. They’re … Continue...

Published Mon, Jan 23 2012 5:00 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Explorations, Writer's Workshop

Pi Day

Happy Pi Day! It’s 3.14, so today, you’ve got to teach your kids about Pi! For every circle, no matter it’s size, the distance around the edge (the circumference) is about 3.14 times longer than the distance across the circle …...

Published Wed, Mar 14 2012 4:28 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Explorations, Holidays, Celebrations Around the Year, Math Helps

Toddler Artists Make Better Writers

Harrison is in his colorful house period. Last week it was suns and the week before that he was doing people. He’s actually the only one of my six boys who has been very interested in drawing and coloring before. … Continue reading →...

Published Mon, Mar 19 2012 5:06 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Explanations

The Great Dalmuti

My kids found this game, The Great Dalmuti, at scout camp outs where they play into the wee hours. I finally consented to learning the game and actually liked it. It’s simple, easy to play and as short or as … Continue reading → Read...

Published Tue, Jun 12 2012 3:08 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Family Fun, Family Night

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Published Sun, Feb 19 2012 9:10 PM by Layers of Learning

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Happy Easter!

Hope your Easter holiday is wonderful! We’re planning a few fun things for the weekend. A mini egg hunt – We’ll have our regular egg hunt on Easter, but the kids are so excited that they want a pre-show event. … Continue reading...

Published Fri, Apr 06 2012 7:27 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Holidays, Easter

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

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Kids 5th-8th Planner

Having a planner for your kids is more for you than for them. It makes for an easy place to write in and check off their assignments, creating a regular routine and set of expectations. It also helps you to … Continue reading → Read More....

Published Mon, Apr 23 2012 4:29 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Uncategorized, Products

Reading Notebook

I keep a reading notebook. I read quite a bit and there are often things I come across that I want to remember. I put the date I read it, the title and the name of the author on the … Continue reading → Read More...

Published Mon, Jun 11 2012 3:28 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Explanations

Independence Day Art Project!

Here’s a festive Independence Day art project for your kids. Create a fireworks scene by drawing firework blasts with crayons on a sheet of white paper. Use lots of colors and make sure to add fun squiggles and swirls. Press … Continue reading...

Published Tue, Jul 03 2012 10:00 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Explorations, Holidays, Art Explorations, Independence Day

Family Day Trips

Every family needs family fun time. You need an outlet away from the mundane of everyday life. You also need a way to create happy family memories. Vacations are perfect for a memory-building escape, but we can’t all run off … Continue reading...

Published Mon, Jul 02 2012 4:58 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Vacations and Outings, Family Fun, family, outings, day trips

Beginning Bee Keeping

We started a new family hobby. We decided to start beekeeping as a way to learn and enjoy our new bee pets and also get fresh honey for our family. They also do wonders for flowers, fruits, and vegetables. I’m … Continue reading → Read...

Published Fri, Apr 20 2012 4:16 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Explorations, Science Experiments and Explorations, Biology

Edward III’s Coat of Arms

Edward III was monarch of England during the early years of the Hundred Years War. He changed his coat of arms from the three lions of King Richard I to the lions quartered with the fleurs-de-lis of France. He did … Continue reading → Read...

Published Fri, Jan 13 2012 5:04 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Medieval History, Explorations, History Explorations, Printables, Medieval History Printables, History Printables

Simplify

I’ve always admired those cute little wooden signs with clever sayings people put up in their homes, but I’ve never found quite the right fit until I was inspired by our Algebra text book, which repeatedly tells us to simplify … Continue...

Published Thu, Feb 02 2012 9:54 PM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Quotables

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