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Horse Hopper

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This bouncy horse hopper has been one of the most played with toys in our house for nearly 4 months. Everyone from the 18 month old to 10 year olds that come visit always want to ride it which it makes it's desirability off the charts, even though we now own two. Product: Horse Hopper Company: ...

Alphabet Star Charts

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When I made a multiplication star chart for my 8 year old and a sight word star chart for my 6 year old, I didn't want my 3 year old to feel left out. I decided to make him this uppercase and lowercase alphabet star chart so that he could learn his letters and be rewarded for his hard work as ...

Sight Word Star Charts

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My 6 year old is so excited to read. With my oldest, I never really made a big deal about sight words. At 8 years old, his spelling might not be the best, but he learned all the standard sight words just through reading. I don't think there's anything wrong with using this "organic exposure ...

Best Resources for Studying World History

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History was never my favorite subject growing up. (I was always a math and science nerd.) There were just TOO many things to keep straight and it always got super jumbled in my head. I'm trying to rectify the mess that is my history knowledge now that I'm an adult. I have to say, even though a bunch ...

Best Resources for Studying Ancient Egypt

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I think my kids and I could spend an entire year studying Ancient Egypt. There is so much fascinating history to be discovered. Be sure to check my Ancient History page for free printable learning material and activities! Here are some books, audio CDs and other resources that we ...

Ruckus Junior

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My 3 year old and I sometimes have issues. Yes, I know...if I can't get along with a 3 year old, it probably says more about my maturity level than it does about his. However, I have to say that this game (Ruckus Jr.) is really helping our relationship. Product: Ruckus Junior Company: ...

Extracting DNA from a Strawberry

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Extracting DNA in the kitchen? I know what you're thinking. That *sounds* cool, but I'm sure it's way too complicated. At least, that's what I thought. I'd seen some instructions in the past that involved weird ingredients and lots of waiting and I figured, my kids won't be up for that. Then we did ...

Invisible Ink Pens

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I've just discovered something so AMAZINGLY awesome that I didn't even know existed until today. For Christmas, my detective-loving son received invisible ink pens that come with a blacklight on the cap that makes the ink from the pen glow. How cool is that?! A pair of secret agent buddies can each ...

The Talent Code

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Is “talent” real? After reading this book, I’m not so sure. The author of this book explores talent hot beds in a variety of fields such as soccer and music to try and understand why certain places seem to produce a disproportionate amount of talent. The concept is fascinating. Through understanding ...

Multiplication Star Charts

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I know that there can be pitfalls with using star charts. However, I can’t help but feel that they deserve a place in my parenting toolbox. After all, even though they have a bad rap, bribes can be really effective in the moment. Do I care if my son never chooses to study his multiplication facts on ...