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Thanksgiving Learning Projects

Thanksgiving Learning Projects

This week we've rounded up a great collection of posts from members of our Blog Team with all kinds of fantastic ideas for incorporating Thanksgiving in your homeschool!  Crafts Turkey Weaving Craft from The Growing Creatives Family Tree Thanksgiving Craft from The Growing Creatives Thanksgiving Turkey Handprint Craft from Mombrite Thanksgiving Toilet Paper Roll Turkey Craft from Mombrite Turkey in Disguise Thanksgiving Craft from Mama Smiles Thankful Hands Thanksgiving Craft from Mama Smiles Games Thanksgiving Triva Quiz from Flanders Family Homelife Pin the Feathers on the Turkey from The Art Kit Gratitude Dice Game from Mombrite Roll a Turkey Dice...

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Developing Your Child's Motor Skills

Developing Your Child's Motor Skills

Today we're sharing some ideas for helping develop your child's motor skills.  If your child enjoys workbook type activities, look for fun: mazes sticker books (Kumon and Usborne are big hits here) sticker by number (a huge hit with our crew) Dot to Dot for Tiny Tots Other fantastic resources: sensory bins (Our 2-year-old loves his tray of sand and rocks and construction vehicles!)  play dough  writing in sand/rice/flour tools your child may have missed from the Preschool kit puzzles art of any type - watercolor, finger paint, do-a-dot, art kits...  lacing/threading water play (adding color tablets can keep kids...

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Homeschooling Middle School

Homeschooling Middle School

Overview Videos 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade FAQs “What level should I order?” We offer placement tests for various subjects at https://timberdoodle.com/blogs/td/where-should-we-start. This will help you determine the appropriate level for your child. "What school supplies do I need?" The simple answer is you wouldn't actually have to have much beyond your basic pencil and paper, maybe a pair of scissors and some glue or tape for most of our kits. Chances are you will likely find a few extra supplies do come in handy, so we compiled a list to help you with your planning and back-to-school shopping: https://timberdoodle.com/blogs/td/what-school-supplies-do-i-need "How much time...

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Homeschooling Elementary School

Homeschooling Elementary School

Overview Videos 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade FAQs “What level should I order?” We offer placement tests for various subjects at https://timberdoodle.com/blogs/td/where-should-we-start. This will help you determine the appropriate level for your child. "What school supplies do I need?" The simple answer is you wouldn't actually have to have much beyond your basic pencil and paper, maybe a pair of scissors and some glue or tape for most of our kits. Chances are you will likely find a few extra supplies do come in handy, so we compiled a list to help you with your planning and back-to-school shopping: https://timberdoodle.com/blogs/td/what-school-supplies-do-i-need "How much time...

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While You Wait for Your Curriculum

While You Wait for Your Curriculum

If you're waiting on your curriculum order, but you'd like to go ahead and get started with a school routine, here are some easy-to-implement learning activity ideas for you!   Please don't feel like you necessarily need to do something in every category. Many families prefer to start the school year with a lighter scheduler and then gradually add in more subjects as they get used to the routine.  Here are some ideas of substitutions you could use until you receive your actual curriculum: Language Arts Preschool and PreK If you have access to your public library look for Look...

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