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My Lifestyle of Learning: Life as a Learning Journey

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It’s May, folks. We’re fast-approaching the one-year anniversary of our decision to (suddenly, unexpectedly) homeschool and the start of this site. It has been a whirlwind of a year, that’s for sure! It’s fascinating to look back on the past year and my evolution as a homeschooler, and to think about our current lifestyle of learning. I remember when…

What Should I Do With These RODENT BONES? {A Post by Leo}

by Cait Curley 6 Comments

Hi. This is Leo. Last week, we dissected owl pellets. I liked it. I dissected two owl pellets and I found A LOT of bones and skulls. You can find owl pellets in the wild OR you can buy them here. We used a little dissection kit and some safety goggles! This is a video…

The Books that Fill Our Shelves {weekend wrap up}

by Cait Curley 4 Comments

I’ve had a lot of folks ask me, on both Facebook and Instagram, to share what our family is reading and our favorite books. Someone suggested a weekly series and I thought to myself, “Sign me up!” I’m not gonna lie, folks, part of me is hoping that you comment with your favorite books! Let’s all share our…

ThinkFun Maker Studio Winches Set Review

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Parents, do you have a little engineer at home? Is your family obsessed with all things STEM? Is your house filled with inventions and creations? Does your child raid your recycling bin on a regular basis? Are your kids happier playing with a big ol’ cardboard box than any of the toys with bells and whistles…

Finnegan and the Tufted Titmouse {A Post by LEO}

by Cait Curley 4 Comments

Hi. This is Leo. I’m going to tell you about Finnegan and the Tufted Titmouse. A couple days ago we noticed a bird hanging around our dog, Finnegan. The next day, we watched him grab beak fulls of Finn’s fur. Finnegan was resting and did not notice that the bird was pecking his bum fur. This…

How to Parent a 2E Child

by Cait Curley 29 Comments

Parenting a twice-exceptional (2E) child is not for the faint of heart, folks. I have been doing just that for 7-years. I often tell friends that in order to keep up with Leo I need the following: a decent night of sleep, several strong cups of coffee, my sense of humor, and a prayer. One…

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