My one year project to learn ancient history is turning into more like a 3 year project. Such is life with little kids. Don't worry though. Anyone that knows me knows that I always finish what I start. (Except that afghan I started crocheting 15 years ago...that I seriously need to give up on.) Our ...
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Middlebury Interactive Languages K-2: A Review
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Over the past year, my kids and I have worked our way through Middlebury Interactive Languages Elementary Spanish 1 (Grades K-2), which we've completed, and the first few units of Elementary Chinese 1 (also for grades K-2). Additionally, we've been longtime users of Little Pim, and recently started ...
Enchanted Forest
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For the past month, this memory-based game has replaced Busytown as our favorite go-to family game. My 7 year old is the one that likes it the best, but I enjoy it and my 4 year old can definitely play too. Even the 2 year old can sort of pretend to play, though he's messed up the board a couple ...
Elmo’s Big Lift-and-Look Book
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This book, which my two-year-old received for Christmas, has become an unexpected toddler favorite in our house. In the past few weeks, it has helped him master opposites and shapes. He's even starting to recognize numbers and letters. Rather than being boring, he requests it at bedtime every. ...
Illustrated Chore Chart
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I can't promise this illustrated chore chart will make your kids do their chores. If the idea of picking up their belongings and depositing them in an appropriate receptacle leads to full-blown resistance, then, well, you're not alone. I honestly don't know where I went off the rails when it comes ...
Brothers Desktop Scanner
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This device would probably be a huge waste of money for families that don't homeschool or families that only have one or 2 kids, but for a big homeschooling family like mine, this device has been AMAZING. It allows me to quickly, easily, and conveniently save digital versions of my oldest child's ...
Set Junior
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For most people, I think the real Set game is probably most appropriate, since 6 year olds can get the hang of the adult version and Set Junior isn't really that fun of a game to play with preschoolers. However, if you have preschoolers who might want to play too, there is a definite advantage to ...
Homemade Gak
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I'll be honest. I wasn't trying to make Gak™. I was trying to make silly putty. After failing miserably using a number of the recipes I found online, I decided to just switch my objective and declare success. What's the difference? In my opinion, silly putty should be moldable. If I want to make ...
Magna-Tiles
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This widely recommended magnetic building toy is very cool, but unfortunately also very expensive. However, the tiles will last a long time and they are great for a wide range of ages, making them an excellent family toy. I'm grateful that we received the 100 piece set as a gift, but I don't think I ...
Paleontology Cards
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My oldest child has been very interested in dinosaurs since he was a toddler. Even though he's going on 7, whenever I ask him if there's anything he'd like to learn more about, "dinosaurs" is always at the top of his list. Over a year ago, I made these free dinosaur cards and lapbook to support his ...
Michelle has a PhD in Engineering from Stanford University and a Bachelor's Degree from the California Institute of Technology. 