In the past, I have participated in a “Five in a Row” Christmas ornament swap with friends of ours in North Carolina. Last year, 2020, I decided to just make ornaments for my family and begin replacing all of the Christmas ornaments that we lost in the fire. Here are the ornaments that I made … Continue reading Five in a Row Christmas Ornaments 2020
Tag: Before Five In A Row
The Snowy Day – Before Five in a Row Christmas Ornament
I got a post-Christmas burst of creativity and started making replacement Five in a Row ornaments. This is the first of several instructional posts. Nothing like poorly timed creativity. Why didn't this hit me in November? Oh well, I'll enjoy these on the tree next year! This ornament was super easy. I found "indoor snowballs" … Continue reading The Snowy Day – Before Five in a Row Christmas Ornament
Idaho Tall Tale
Rain, lightning, thunder! The storm came out of nowhere. One minute the kiddos were happily drawing with sidewalk chalk in the warm, yellow sunshine. The next minute, the wind was blowing fiercely and black clouds were looming in the northwestern sky. I managed to get the kiddos, all their toys, and the awning in before … Continue reading Idaho Tall Tale
Roadschooling: Homeschool on the Road in Our RV
Today, I'm excited to tell you about some of the curricula we are using for our homeschool turned RV-school. I'm not being paid or compensated for these recommendations. I just want to share what seems to be working well for us, in case you want to check it out. *If you aren't homeschooling I hope … Continue reading Roadschooling: Homeschool on the Road in Our RV
Finding Books for Kids at the Library
Our local library has this genius system that I am completely in love with. I get online, go the the library website, hit the card catalog button, and type something into the "keyword" bar, hit search, then refine my search to the "Juvenile" location. I "place a hold" on all the books that look interesting. … Continue reading Finding Books for Kids at the Library
Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear? Play Set
We are starting home school next month and I'm really excited about the Five in a Row program by Jane Claire Lambert. We're starting with the first book titled, "Before Five in a Row". You can purchase these books online http://www.fiveinarow.com If you sign up for the blog you get access to lots of activities … Continue reading Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear? Play Set
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