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Continue reading →: Kitchen Garden Homeschool Curriculum: Garden Books, Garden Activities, and Garden Crafts for KidsIt is officially spring in California, so it is time to start planting out kitchen garden. Follow our family through our four week kitchen garden homeschool curriculum as we learn about plant life cycles and anatomy while planning a kitchen garden. Each week we will read a garden related books,…
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Continue reading →: Primary Sources in Latin: St. Patrick’s Confessio Latin TranslationToday is St. Patrick’s Day! Our Latin lesson today will be a short St. Patrick’s Day Latin translation from the autobiography of St. Patrick himself, where we will explore the historical context of his life, his remarkable journey from captivity to becoming a revered saint, and the significance of his…
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Continue reading →: Saint Patrick’s Day Activities for KidsMy husband is Irish American, and I enjoy sharing and teaching our kids about his rich culture, through fun Saint Patrick’s day activities in March. This festive occasion provides a wonderful opportunity for us to explore traditional Irish customs, such as singing folk songs, learning about Irish mythology, and even…
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Continue reading →: Memento, Homo: Why Do Catholics Wear Ash Crosses on Ash WednesdayI am a practicing Catholic. This post is about how our family recognizes Ash Wednesday. I hope it gives you insight on how you can share your faith with your children. If you’re not Catholic hopefully it gives you a new insight of this solemn holiday. Today is Ash Wednesday,…
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Continue reading →: Simplified Meal Planning: March Dinner Menu and Grocery List for Busy FamiliesThis post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click and purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only share links to items I would find helpful. As a homeschool parent it can be hard to get dinner on the table. Most of…
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Continue reading →: Ultimate Guide to a Fun Pi Day PartyI don’t know about you, but I love throwing parties! I love themes, I love games, and I love food! Since I also love science and math, celebrating Pi Day is a no-brainer. One of the most fun and inspiring school parties I ever attended was for Pi Day. Now…
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Continue reading →: Roll-a-Dot: Preschool St. Patrick’s Day Math GameUse this fun dice and dot math game to work on counting, adding, subtracting and fine motor movement with your preschool or kindergarten aged child. My preschoolers love St. Patrick’s Day. I will be incorporating a St. Patrick’s Day theme in this game by drawing a shamrock shape to dot…
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Continue reading →: Top 5 Family-Friendly Attractions at Huntington LibraryThe Huntington Library and Gardens is a wonderful place for kids of all ages to learn to appreciate art and culture. The first time I went to the Huntington Library with my four kids in tow we asked the docent who checked us in what we needed to see as…
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Continue reading →: “Cut and Come Again” Green OnionsI love growing green onions from food scraps. I use green onions just about every week, enjoying their mild flavor and crunchy texture in a variety of dishes. They are a key part of the mirepoix I use to make wonton soup. Additionally, I love to use them as a…
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Continue reading →: Pi Day at the Exploratorium: Math Activities for KidsPi day is celebrated on March 14th because the date resembles the first 3 digits pi (3.14). It also happens to be Einstein’s birthday. The tradition was founded in 1988 by Larry Shaw at the Exploratorium in San Francisco. The Exploratorium celebrates one of math’s most favorite constants with pi…
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