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Middle School Halloween mini unit

October 13, 2017 Ticia 5 Comments

Halloween Middle School Unit freebies

I remember fondly coming in for the random school holiday and being excited about what special lessons my teacher might have planned. Through elementary school and for part of middle school my teachers didn't disappoint. I want to bring that same level of excitement for my kids … [Read more...]

Homeschool Holidays Halloween

Does a pumpkin float?

October 6, 2017 Ticia 9 Comments

does a pumpkin float science experiment preschool kind 1st 2nd

Some homeschool science lessons can be super duper simple. OF course, some are not so simple, I went with simple this week because I had in-laws coming and costumes to finish. Lots of costumes to finish for Halloween, sigh silly girl.  But, back to the experiment:  Does a pumpkin … [Read more...]

Homeschool Holidays, science 1st grade, 2nd grade, Halloween, kindergarten, preschool

Learn the reason behind our holidays with Love Letter books

September 23, 2016 Ticia 1 Comment

As a young child I loved to ask why.  “Why do we celebrate Halloween?” “Why do we do this for Christmas?”  “Why is Thanksgiving on Sean’s birthday this year?”  (my poor brother often shares his birthday with Thanksgiving, and I’m curious). Over the years, I’ve pieced … [Read more...]

Homeschool Holidays Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving

A Touch of Evil Board Game review

October 28, 2015 Ticia 4 Comments

I’m going to warn you this is my boys’ favorite board game.  This is also one of the more complicated games I’ll share on this blog, but if you’re willing to put the time into learning the game it’s a lot of fun. {This post contains affiliate links.  For more information … [Read more...]

games cooperative game, Halloween

Black Cauldron movie night

October 21, 2015 Ticia 9 Comments

Black Cauldron book and a movie feature

When I was in 6th grade I was given a copy of the first three books of the Chronicles of Prydain.  I spent a few years not reading the books, and then devoured all the ones I owned and spent years tracking down the rest. So, I’ve long been looking forward to this book and a movie … [Read more...]

reading and writing 5th grade, book and a movie, Halloween

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