Layers of Learning

Our 4th of July

We had such a busy fun day on the 4th that it wore me clean out. Here’s what we did: Got up early to go to a 7am Boy Scout flag raising and breakfast (Nathan is part of the flag … Continue reading → Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 05 2012 10:31 PM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Holidays, Independence Day

Some Reasons To Love America

In this time of controversy and anger and disillusionment I’d like to take a moment to recall what America means to me and why I love America. Freedom of worship. Freedom of speech. Freedom to defend oneself and family. Equal … Continue reading...

Published Wed, Jul 04 2012 4:16 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Holidays, Independence Day, American Exceptionalism, patriotism

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

Independence Day Yummies

A flag berry trifle… Patriotic Jello Cups… Layered berries and cream salad… Or a simple and amazingly yummy red, white, and blue fruit salad… Nothing rings in summer like fresh fruit and a little red, white, and blue...

Published Tue, Jul 03 2012 3:58 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Holidays, Recipes, Sweet Treats, 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

The Strings of the Violin Book Review

Toronto author Alisse Lee Goldenberg has written a completely original modern fairy tale, The Strings of the Violin, featuring three teenage girls way over their heads, demons, a talking fox, a fairy queen and king, giants, poisonous fruit and a …...

Published Thu, Jun 28 2012 5:29 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Reviews, Book Reviews

Retiring the Flag

This time of year with Memorial Day and Flag Day past and Independence Day coming up fast, I tend to wax all patriotic. At a Memorial Day a couple of years ago we invited a couple of families over and … Continue reading → Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 27 2012 7:41 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Holidays, Celebrations Around the Year, Family Fun

A Different Sort of Book Club

I love my book club. Love, love, love it. Every month we get together potluck style and spend several hours discussing our book we’ve read that month. We all read the same book and then hash out themes, insights, and … Continue reading →...

Published Tue, Jun 26 2012 7:41 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Family Fun, Being the Mom

Book Project: Mission to the Arctic

Isaac did a book project on Mission to the Arctic, a Lego adventure book by Nicola Baxter. Isaac built a Lego igloo and Lego snow speeder then gave an oral report explaining which book he read, a little about the … Continue reading → Read...

Published Wed, Jun 20 2012 4:50 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Uncategorized

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

Grilled Marinated Zucchini

Last year my sweet friend, Kristina, sent me this yummy recipe when my garden was absolutely overflowing with zucchini. This week I’m making my summer menus and getting ready to cook with my garden again (my lettuce, spinach, and strawberries …...

Published Tue, Jun 19 2012 4:06 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Recipes, Sides and Vegetables

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

Layers of Learning Curriculum Unit 1.9

Unit 1.9 of the Layers of Learning curriculum program includes: History: Persians Geography: Polar Regions Science: Vibrations and Waves The Arts: Melody in Music Want to learn to play musical instrument tag (no musical instruments required!)? Can you...

Published Fri, Jun 15 2012 4:19 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Products, homeschool curriculum

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

Latest Pinterest Finds

Ready for some of my latest Pinterest finds? A coffee table turned mini school table. What a great idea for the pre-school crowd: Source: homemaking-cottage-blog.com via Karen on Pinterest Just today I was jotting down notes for things I …...

Published Wed, Jun 13 2012 4:47 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Reviews, Featured Sites

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