Category: Pollywogs Place Homeschool

Gift Alert! Alex Toys HUGE SALE!

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I just found these and I had to share as I’m gonna stock up on a couple for my kids! They are at up to 70% off right NOW! WOW! And they ship FREE with Amazon Prime… hurry and they will arrive before Christmas… these probably won’t last for long!

So many to choose from! What’s your favorite?

#ALEXTOYS #christmasgifts #giftideas

 

Soaked Apple Cinnamon or Cherry Almond Baked Oatmeal Recipe (A Make-Ahead Breakfast)

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Soaked Apple Cinnamon or Cherry Almond Baked Oatmeal Recipe (A Make-Ahead Breakfast):

What’s your Christmas morning like?

a. Run around like crazy making a special breakfast
b. Break out the cereal
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Holidays and Ideas

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Every year has four seasons, and each season has its own set of holidays. While homeschooling I try to take advantage of the holidays to research and teach my children about them. We have the flexibility to take time and study these important dates.

How We Homeschool: 4-Day Sample Schedule

Holidays or special days that were set apart for remembrance started way back in Genesis. We use a lot of biblical references and studies in our homeschooling so it is important to me to that my children learn about the true meanings and origins of these days. As a teacher I can also have some control over what they are exposed to as well.

Our Perpetual Meal Plans are full of special Holiday ideas and Meal Plans!

We don’t generally do an in depth study on any particular date. If the kids are more interested in one holiday then we may do a little extra. We can usually turn these into mini units and work them in with our regular school work. I will also leave out seasonal or holiday themed items for the kids to explore independently.

Ultimate Holiday Planning: A 12 Week Strategy

The key in our house is to keep it simple. We don’t have to decorate for every holiday. We don’t have to go overboard with learning about it. Sometimes just a brief discussion or a couple of YouTube videos is all we do. However there are some holidays that hold more importance here at our house. Christmas and Easter are two of those holidays. I have always wanted to try to do an Advent calendar or study so this year I am attempting to begin one.

I will try my best to keep this page updated and post resources that we are using as well. Please feel free to leave suggestions in the comments too.

Gift Giving Ideas

January Holidays

February Holidays

March Holidays

April Holidays

May Holidays

June Holidays

July Holidays

August Holidays

September Holidays

October Holidays

November Holidays

December Holidays

Others:

This site, A to Z Kids Stuff, has a list of special days and activities that you can check out for more ideas.

105 Unique Holidays to Celebrate with Kids

Earth Mama Giveaway!

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I’m so excited to have been accepted as an official affiliate for the Earth Mama company! AHHHHHHH!!!! I love this place. I wanted to let everyone know that you have a chance to win Earth Mama Deodorant. You can check out the blog post here or go directly to the giveaway here.

 

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Earthquake Cake

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This is a dessert I’ve had a couple of times since I started square dancing. I love it… I mean it’s full of rich chocolatey goodness and layered on top of coconut and pecans… yum! Don’t plan on bringing home leftovers if you take this to a potluck though.

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