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How To Organize Recipes…And USE Them!

There’s no denying it. . . I am a recipe hound. I subscribe to cooking magazines, browse through cookbooks constantly, read all sorts of yummy foodie blogs, and long to be a real chef as I watch cooking shows. I … Continue reading →...

Published Fri, May 18 2012 4:35 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Recipes, Organizing Your Home, Organization

A Day In Our Homeschool

People, mostly mildly curious, but sometimes sincerely wanting to know if they could ever manage homeschooling, ask me what do we do when we’re “doing school”? I usually give a short reply like “workbooks and stuff”. How...

Published Thu, May 17 2012 4:26 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Explanations, Organization, Organizing Your Homeschool

Chocolate Chip Muffins

Garrett and Harrison helped me make these yummy chocolate chip muffins. Kids love to bake and it’s fun to bake with them. It turns a chore into an adventure. Print Chocolate Chip Muffins Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesTotal … Continue...

Published Wed, May 16 2012 4:03 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Recipes, Snacks and Drinks, Breads

More Organizing Ideas For School Assignments

Weeks and weeks ago my husband acquired some plastic bins with locking lids–six of them, one for each kid. He thought they’d be perfect to keep their school work in. I said, “yeah, yeah” and stuck the bins in the … Continue...

Published Tue, May 15 2012 3:01 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Explanations, Organization, Organizing Your Homeschool

Organizing Your Kids’ Schoolwork

I was perusing homeschool websites and came across this terrific idea for organizing your kids’ schoolwork on Homeschool Creations. Jolanthe color codes her kids’ things, and also sorts worksheets and assignments into folders before the school...

Published Mon, May 14 2012 3:56 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Explanations, Organization, Organizing Your Homeschool

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

Mmmm Mushu Pork Lettuce Wraps

Last month was “new recipe night” at my book club, so I tried out Mushu Pork, which I’ve not only never made, but also never eaten before. Doesn’t get much newer than that! I chopped everything up ahead of time, … Continue...

Published Thu, May 10 2012 4:11 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Recipes, Main Dishes

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

Multiplication Game from Big Brainz

I wanted to share this awesome multiplication game with you. It’s called Timez Attack from Big Brainz. The best features are that is absolutely teaches facts, not just drills them, but teaches them, in a fun engaging way and it’s … Continue...

Published Tue, May 08 2012 3:13 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Reviews, Product Reviews

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

Should Homeschooling Have State Oversight?

This article was published in my local paper and underlies some of the general issues we’re struggling with in America currently, besides the obvious homeschooling issue. Home-Schooled Needs Oversight The article explains that in Idaho the law says...

Published Thu, May 03 2012 12:25 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Uncategorized, Lesson Plans, Explanations

Monet’s Water Lilies

Of all paintings, ones from the Impressionist movement are my favorite. Their softness and serenity make me feel instantly peaceful. We recently looked at several Impressionist paintings and gave special focus to two of my favorites: Monet and Renoir...

Published Mon, Apr 30 2012 9:34 PM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Explorations, Art Explorations

Family Night Nature Walk

For family night tonight, gather everyone up and go on a nature walk together. Even in a city or a neighborhood there is nature to be seen…clouds, birds, rocks, flowers, and trees. Our kids like to take along gallon sized … Continue reading...

Published Mon, Apr 30 2012 4:10 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Family Fun, Family Night, family activities, earth cupcakes

Simple Light Refraction Experiment

Scared of science? Don’t be. Doing science with your kids can be the best part of their week. And it’s not nearly as complicated as scientists and the writers of textbooks would like you to believe. Take, for example, optics. … Continue...

Published Fri, Apr 27 2012 4:25 AM by Layers of Learning

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

ABC Worm

Little ones need lots and lots and lots of practice with the ABC’s so here’s one more way. You can make an ABC worm from the printable below and some cardstock and have your child put the alphabet in order, … Continue reading →...

Published Thu, Apr 26 2012 5:53 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Explorations, Printables, Pre-school Explorations, Pre-School Printables

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How To Organize Recipes…And USE Them!

A Day In Our Homeschool

Chocolate Chip Muffins

More Organizing Ideas For School Assignments

Organizing Your Kids’ Schoolwork

Mom Advice For Myself

Mmmm Mushu Pork Lettuce Wraps

Pinkalicious Party

Multiplication Game from Big Brainz

Start a Tradition of Family Nights

Should Homeschooling Have State Oversight?

Monet’s Water Lilies

Family Night Nature Walk

Simple Light Refraction Experiment

ABC Worm