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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

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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

Family Night: What’s Missing?

We have family night once a week at our house. Everyone gathers to pray, sing, have a lesson, and play games together. Sometimes there is plenty of time and thought put into our family nights, but other weeks, we fly … Continue reading → Read...

Published Mon, Jun 18 2012 4:26 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Family Fun, Family Night

Rebellion in the Netherlands Map

The Dutch colonies had been governed by Spain via the powerful Habsburg family for a generation, but the old king, Charles V, had been born and raised in the low countries, he spoke the language and understood the people. When … Continue reading...

Published Mon, Apr 16 2012 4:30 AM by Layers of Learning

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

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

Milk Jug Knights

We made these sets of knights armor out of milk jugs. I needed three milk jugs for each child . . . at our house that’s a lot of milk jugs. First we made the helmets. There are two styles, … Continue reading → Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 28 2012 5:00 AM by Layers of Learning

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

I’m Not Good Enough

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot of bloggers. I just keep telling myself, “Bloggers are people too, right?” Well, sometimes I’m not so sure about that. Some of them seem to be just a little TOO perfect. Don’t know what …...

Published Sun, Mar 18 2012 11:12 PM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Family Fun, Being the Mom

Exotic and Easy Easter Eggs

There are so many cool things to do when you dye eggs. Try a few this year… Put bits of colored art tissue paper on a square of plastic wrap. Wet the hard boiled egg, then set it on the … Continue reading → Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 30 2012 4:36 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Holidays, Easter

Some Rules Kids Won’t Learn In School

Text By Charles J. Sykes Printed in San Diego Union Tribune September 19, 1996 Unfortunately, there are some things that children should be learning in school, but don’t. Not all of them have to do with academics. As a modest back-to-school offering...

Published Tue, Apr 03 2012 3:52 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Explanations, Reviews, Book Reviews

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

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

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

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

Happy Fall Y’all

It’s still really hot where I live near Salt Lake City, but I’m anxious for fall to be here, so I’ve begun decorating (like maybe it will usher in autumn a little faster if I hang up a scarecrow wreath … Continue reading →...

Published Thu, Sep 13 2012 4:10 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Holidays, Family Fun, Around the Home and Garden, Thanksgiving, Halloween

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