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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

College Preparation Guide For Your Home-Schooler

by Patricia Adams There is a prevailing thought in our society that home-schooled students are not nearly as ready or prepared as public school students are to make the transition to college. However, there is ample evidence available that illustrates...

Published Thu, Jun 14 2012 4:53 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Guest Post, university prep for homeschool

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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Real Wood Floors Made From Plywood

Plywood sounds so . . . cheap. But look how our plywood floors turned out! I’m loving it. The reason we chose to go with plywood floors instead of pre-engineered floors are: Cost. This method was MUCH less expensive and … Continue reading...

Published Mon, Apr 09 2012 4:16 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Family Fun, Around the Home and Garden, Plywood floors

Ethiopia and Prester John

We were studying Ethiopia last week and decided to take a little side trip to Prester John. Prester John was a mythical Christian monarch known to Europeans in the Middle Ages. The legend said that somewhere in the mysterious east … Continue reading...

Published Tue, Apr 10 2012 4:51 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Medieval History, Explorations, History Explorations, Country Studies, Geography Explorations

Come See Our New Site!

Well, we’ve been working tirelessly {& staying up until 3:00 A.M. most nights!},but now our new site is ready. If you subscribe in a reader, click on through and come see it. If you subscribe via e-mail, take a sec … Continue reading →...

Published Sat, Feb 18 2012 9:20 AM by Layers of Learning

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Geography On A Trading Card

You can use these printable trading cars as a tool to teaching kids where countries are in the world and a few facts about them. It will give athletic or sports-crazy kids a peg on which to hang their knowledge … Continue reading → Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 23 2012 4:33 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Explorations, Country Studies, Geography Explorations, State Studies

Super Simple Chicken Dinner

Tonight I made a chicken dinner that was so easy and yummy I thought I’d better share the recipe. 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 package cream cheese (I used fat free) 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 carton … Continue reading →...

Published Thu, Mar 08 2012 6:00 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Recipes, Main Dishes

Great Persistence Made Washington Great

Think of some of the people from history who you admire most. Joan of Arc, George Washington, Mozart, Harriet Tubman, Mother Teresa, William Wilberforce. What do these people have in common? Really. Miserable. Lives. People who have serious challenges...

Published Mon, Mar 12 2012 6:00 AM by Layers of Learning

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

Design Notebook

I have kept a design notebook for years. I just cut out pictures from magazines that I like and then when I’m ready to do a room, I look the pictures and decide what it is about them that I’m … Continue reading → Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 01 2012 6:02 AM by Layers of Learning

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Under Construction

We’re super excited to be completely revamping our site. You’re going to love how easy it will be to navigate and find all our posts on every topic we’ve written about from Roman tessellations to the Rubix Cube review. We’ll …...

Published Tue, Feb 07 2012 11:15 AM by Layers of Learning

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Start a Tradition of Family Nights

Karen and I each do once-a-week family nights with our kids. We spend an hour or so teaching lessons that pass on our values, playing games or doing activities together and eating a treat. Here’s why we do it: Making … Continue reading →...

Published Mon, May 07 2012 3:32 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Uncategorized, Family Fun, Family Night

Pinkalicious Party

Today my girls had a PINKALICIOUS party at our local public library. It was an all girl party and every girl was dressed all in pink! First we read the story by Victoria Kann. Then everyone danced and twirled to … Continue reading → Read More...

Published Wed, May 09 2012 3:25 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Book Projects

Do You Cheat?

Do you cheat? On your taxes? On your family? With your time? On your employer? On your customers? Did you know that American business is based on trust? When we can no longer govern ourselves someone will else will … Continue reading → Read...

Published Thu, Aug 09 2012 4:32 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Reviews, Featured Sites

Wildlife Search

Pretty frequently we venture into the mountains of Utah near Salt Lake where we live. It’s gorgeous and cool, the trees are awesome, and it just makes us squeal with delight a bit to leave the city and enjoy nature. … Continue reading →...

Published Fri, May 25 2012 4:30 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Vacations and Outings, Family Fun

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No-Cook Play Dough

College Preparation Guide For Your Home-Schooler

Layers of Learning Curriculum Unit 1.12

Real Wood Floors Made From Plywood

Ethiopia and Prester John

Come See Our New Site!

Geography On A Trading Card

Super Simple Chicken Dinner

Great Persistence Made Washington Great

Design Notebook

Under Construction

Start a Tradition of Family Nights

Pinkalicious Party

Do You Cheat?

Wildlife Search