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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

Layers of Learning Curriculum Unit 1.10

Unit 1.10 of the Layers of Learning curriculum program includes: History: Early China Geography: Forests Science: Machines The Arts: Ancient Chinese Art Learn how shadow puppets consoled a great Chinese emperor for the loss of his wife and make puppets...

Published Tue, Jun 19 2012 5:57 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Products

Online Organizing Tools

I have two favorite online organizing tools that make my life easier and actually save me time and stress. I no longer have to balance my checkbook or write random post-it notes in various places all over the house. The … Continue reading →...

Published Tue, Jun 05 2012 3:46 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Reviews, Featured Sites, Organization, Organizing Your Money, Organizing Your Time

Book Review: Understanding World Religions in 15 Minutes a Day

Bethany House Publishers recently sent me a really interesting book for review called Understanding World Religions in 15 Minutes A Day. It was written by a professor of religion and cross-cultural studies named Gary Morgan. I really enjoyed the book...

Published Mon, Sep 10 2012 5:43 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Reviews, Book Reviews

Islam for Kids: Codex Book of the Hejira

In 610 AD Mohammed received a vision and from this time he began to preach in his hometown of Mecca. It did not go well. He gained a few followers but most of the tribes were angry about his preaching. … Continue reading → Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 11 2012 3:59 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Medieval History, Explorations, History Explorations, Printables, Medieval History Printables, History Printables, printable, World Religions

What I Want In A Homeschool Curriculum

What I wanted in a homeschool curriculum just didn’t exist. Watch this to see what I wanted and what I did about it. What do you want in a curriculum? Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 07 2012 5:22 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Explanations, Videos

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

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

Magic Spelling

When my kids are getting bored in school I try to find simple ways to shake things up a bit. I could see how dragged down they were from practicing spelling words; we needed something new. Instead of bringing pencils … Continue reading → Read...

Published Wed, Sep 12 2012 5:08 AM by Layers of Learning

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

Three Quick Cleaning Tips

To clean your microwave, put a cup of water with a splash of lemon juice in it inside. Microwave it for 3-5 minutes. All the spots and splatters will easily wipe right out and your microwave will be left smelling … Continue reading → Read...

Published Thu, Sep 06 2012 5:42 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Organization, Cleaning Tips

Mom Advice For Myself

I hate this video, because it made me get all emotional and I HATE that. What would you tell your just-about-to-become-a-mommy self? I think I’d tell me, Enjoy every minute, it’ll be gone so quick. Happy Mother’s Day Read More...

Published Fri, May 11 2012 3:27 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Holidays, Celebrations Around the Year, Explanations

A Grammar Sequence Checklist

Karen gives her kids mini-grammar/language/literature lessons nearly every day as a routine part of school. She does this just out of the blue and out of her head as she notices problems with her kids writing or feels they’re ready …...

Published Tue, Jan 17 2012 11:00 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Printables, Writer's Workshop, Language Arts Printables, Explanations

Big City Library

I live in a small town outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. We have our own small-town library, with far too few books and not nearly enough scope for the imagination, as Anne of Green Gables would put it. Most … Continue reading → Read More....

Published Wed, Feb 22 2012 10:28 PM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Expeditions, Book Reviews

Making A Mansion

Once a week plan to have a Family Night. It’s a chance to get together with the whole family in a semi-formal setting in your home. Make it a real meeting with someone conducting, prayers, songs, lessons, activities and, very … Continue reading...

Published Tue, Mar 06 2012 6:00 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Uncategorized, Family Fun, Family Night

Balkan Peninsula Map

The Balkans are a geographic area of southeast Europe lying between Italy and Turkey. The area is named for the Balkan mountain range in Bulgaria and Serbia. The entire region is very hilly and mountainous and is a peninsula, surrounded … Continue...

Published Fri, Mar 09 2012 6:00 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Explorations, Printables, Geography Printables, Country Studies, Printable World and Country Maps, Geography Explorations

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