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Free report on digital dementia in kids!

Published on May 2, 2019April 26, 2019 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

Get Dr. Krista Burns’ Digital Dementia Prevention eGuide and 7 Steps to Save Your Child’s Brain eChecklist, and learn brain-saving steps to raise healthier children!

Click here to download your free eGuide and checklist!

The average adolescent spends 7.5 hours per day on a device, and it’s impacting brain function.

Staring at a screen is hyper-stimulating to parts of the brain that control visual processing and stress. And, parts of the brain that control decision-making, learning, memory, coordination, balance, and movement are under-stimulated.

Fortunately, you can strengthen a child’s brain with proper stimuli. Think of the brain as a muscle, with proper stimulation your child can strengthen their “brain muscle” for health and success. Continue reading “Free report on digital dementia in kids!” →

Early registration for The DIY Detox Summit!

Published on May 1, 2019April 26, 2019 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

There’s detox, and then there’s do-it-yourself detox!

Learn the at-home tips, tricks, and strategies to deal with the more than 80,000 registered chemicals in the world!

Learn to do-it-yourself detox when you attend this free, online event!

No matter how hard you try, you’re still bound to accumulate toxins in your body…

And, the topic of detox may sound overwhelming and complicated but, actually, most of it is under your control. You can learn how to avoid toxins in your home and gently remove them from your body through food and lifestyle. Continue reading “Early registration for The DIY Detox Summit!” →

Free Supplies for NSCW Celebration 2020

Published on April 30, 2019April 26, 2019 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

I just got an email letting me know about this exciting opportunity to help celebrate the importance of homeschooling during National School Choice Week 2020, which will be held from January 26–February 1.

Homeschooling groups and homeschooling families can sign up to receive FREE NSCW Celebration Supplies which include yellow fleece scarves, signs, and more!

Click here if you represent a homeschool group and would like free supplies.
Click here if you are an individual family and would like free supplies.

There is a simple sign up form to receive the supplies and how you decide to use them is completely up to you!

I just signed up for ours and you can do the same right now. Let’s show our support for homeschooling!

Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Bugs Bunny Day Specials, and Cinco de Mayo Specials at UnitStudy.com

Published on April 30, 2019April 30, 2019 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

We love using Unit Studies here in our homeschool but sometimes life gets the best of me and I just don’t have time to gather the materials and activities together. Instead of beating myself up and feeling bad about it I know I can trust the folks over at UnitStudy.com to have something already made up that I can use for whatever adventure we are leaning towards.

This week they are having some great specials on the Mother’s Day unit studies as well as Father’s Day, and Bugs Bunny Day which I know my kids will be wanting to celebrate. They will also be having a Cinco de Mayo special from May 3-5 so be sure to check out that deal too!

Check out the specials below and then make sure to head over and enter into the giveaway! Good Luck!

Mother’s & Father’s Day Set 40% Off!

The package includes the following two unit studies:

Mother’s Day
Father’s Day

Mother’s Day 26% Off

“The mother’s heart is the child’s schoolroom.” – Henry Ward Beecher

Mother’s Day is a fun day for children of all ages—from the excitement of making and giving gifts to planning special surprises for Mom. Why not enjoy a week-long Mother’s Day celebration? Really!

Quest 1: What Is Mother’s Day
Quest 2: The History of Mother’s Day
Quest 3: Celebrating Mother’s Day
Quest 4: Preparations for Mother’s Day
Quest 5: Goodies for Mother’s Day

Mere, Madre, Moeder, Mother—whatever language you say it in, love abounds. A mother’s nature is to nurture . . .

Use this opportunity to help your children understand more about your special relationship with them, learn a little Mother’s Day history, and help them prepare for a fun celebration in honor of the mothers who enrich their lives, whether that’s their own mother or grandmother or another special woman. It’s worth the extra effort to make Mother’s Day a special adventure—an exciting week that everyone will remember for many years to come!

Father’s Day 26% Off!

“Honor your father and your mother,
so that you may live long in the land
the LORD your God is giving you.”
Exodus 20:12

Dads are so important to families, and Father’s Day provides a chance for children to learn more about their dad and recognize all that he does for them.

From some of the fathers in the Bible to the history of Father’s Day, this study is rich with lessons in character, appreciation, and love.

Quest 1: What Is Father’s Day?
Quest 2: The History of Father’s Day
Quest 3: Celebrating Father’s Day
Quest 4: Preparing for Father’s Day
Quest 5: Goodies for Father’s Day

Celebrate Dad with this memory-making study!

Today Only! Crazy Cartoons 62% Off!

“If you can dream it, you can do it.” – Walt Disney
Do you have a doodler in the house or a budding artist that loves to create? An obsessed designer of construction blocks? Help bring out their creativity with Crazy Cartoons, and watch their eyes light up as they learn!

Quest 1: What Is a Cartoon?
Quest 2: The Story of Cartoons
Quest 3: Science Secrets of Cartoons
Quest 4: Cool Things About Cartoons
Quest 5: Goodies and Gadgets of Cartoons

I just grabbed my copy of the Crazy Cartoons and the Mother’s & Father’s Day Set …

the kids are gonna love these!

Don’t forget to check back during May 3-5 for this special:

Expedition Mexico

Are you ready for an education vacation? Not a vacation from education, but an educational vacation, without ever leaving home!

Which country boasts jungles, volcanoes, and Mayan pyramids?

Studying a country is a great way to discover amazing animals and geographical features with your children. Here are a few of the things that they will explore with this study:

Quest 1: Where on Earth Is Mexico?
Quest 2: Some of the Special Places in Mexico
Quest 3: A Bit of History
Quest 4: Cool Things to Know About Mexico
Quest 5: Fun and Games in Mexico

Mariachi bands often bring Mexico to mind, but what are they?
Exciting dances can be incredibly fun, and you may already know some of them.
X marks the place on the map—some you will have heard about . . . others will be new finds!
Iguanas are often green, but how long are they?
Cinco de Mayo is a holiday in Mexico, but do you know why?
Old pyramids remain after the Mayan civilization—no need to go all the way to Egypt!

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Escaping Today’s Stress By Taking A Step Back In Time

Published on April 29, 2019September 15, 2025 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog2 Comments

WARNING: This post may contain a picture overload as I did take quite a few pictures while we were out on our adventures!

Over the weekend we had been invited to attend a small festival at Camp Milton where they were going to be having a battle reenactment. The time period was the 1800s which just happened to fit in with our Kirby’s Kids Academic Adventures and the Little House On The Prairie Adventures we’ve been doing with our homeschool so of course, I said we’d go. Plus it was a chance to see one of our friendly square dancers in action as he is an avid participant at these events.

I think we surprised him by showing up but he was more than happy to give us a tour through the camp and show us all the neat things they had out. They also shared some of their rations of beef jerky and bread with us for breakfast.

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After the camp tour, we headed over to the village where we got to shop at the General Store. I bought a cone of brown sugar there for the kids to try out later. We also ‘priced’ some other supplies and staples while we were there.

Then the kids got a peek at the small cabin, it was even smaller than our house, and they had the chance to ask a lot of questions which they did.

(Sorry guys there was no Google in the 1800s … lol.)

After the store, we headed over to the small museum where we got to check out a lot of interesting items.

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We checked out the school tent and bought a couple of toys, of course. Each kiddo had the chance to pick out a small wooden top and I also picked up a flute and a slingshot, what was I thinking?