Layers of Learning

Cookie Cutter Tracing

When kids are first learning to hold a pencil, write, and draw, the more practice they get, the better. Tracing around cookie cutters is great practice for emergent writers. Kids can pretty easily hold the cookie cutters and outline around … Continue...

Published Thu, Apr 12 2012 4:03 AM by Layers of Learning

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

Books and a Confession

I saw this on Pinterest and fell in love . . . Source: Uploaded by user via Christy on Pinterest Today a neighbor stopped by and asked, “Are your kids just VORACIOUS readers?” I hated my answer. No. Oh, how … Continue reading →...

Published Thu, Jul 12 2012 4:58 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Lesson Plans, Explanations

Printable Map of Japan

We created this printable map of Japan for you to label and color. Japan Map Label these places with the aid of a student atlas: Sea of Japan East China Sea Pacific Ocean Hokkaido Island Honshu Island Shikoku Island Kyushu … Continue reading →...

Published Mon, Jul 09 2012 4:52 AM by Layers of Learning

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

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

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

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Hair Accessory Organizer

I guess part of the territory of having two daughters is having more hair things than you know what to do with. I was finding bobby pins in the carpet, elastics wrapped around my faucets, and bows clipped on to … Continue reading → Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 14 2012 4:44 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Organizing Your Home, Organization

Does Music Really Make You Smarter?

Graphic from Online College. Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 30 2012 5:48 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Guest Post

Age of Exploration Printable Timeline Squares

We’ve made these Age of Exploration Printable Timeline Squares to go with your study of the Explorers from Henry the Navigator to Willem Barents. This timeline is from the Layers of Learning Unit 3.1, which is even now in production. … Continue...

Published Tue, Aug 28 2012 5:39 AM by Layers of Learning

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

Our Parents’ Adventure to China

Ever wanted to go to China? I have; it seems like a fascinating and mysterious place, and guess what?! Our Mom and Dad are leaving today to go live there for almost a year. They will be teaching English at … Continue reading → Read More.....

Published Wed, Aug 29 2012 5:52 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Reviews, Featured Sites

30 Days To Better Homeschooling Challenge

For the next 30 days use this list to help you become a better homeschooling parent and take our 30 Days To Better Homeschooling Challenge. Start with today’s date and go to that number then just work your way through … Continue reading →...

Published Thu, Aug 23 2012 8:43 PM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Printables, Printables for Educators, How-tos

Family Night, Formal Night

Family schedules are crazy hectic these days. Sometimes it can be hard to even get everyone together for dinner, but make the effort to set aside one night a week for family night. We need that time to connect and … Continue reading → Read...

Published Mon, Sep 17 2012 5:07 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Family Fun, Family Night

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

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

Our Kitchen Remodel

We spent part of this summer doing a major remodel on our house. We replaced the flooring thorough most of the house and gutted and re-did our falling-apart-at-the-seams kitchen. We got the functioning cabinets we needed and the durable flooring …...

Published Mon, Jul 30 2012 3:03 AM by Layers of Learning

Filed under: Organizing Your Home, Organization

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

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