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#VOMath: A FREE Weekly Hands-On Math Challenge

October 3, 2016 By Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley Leave a Comment

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This summer, I read a fantastic book that inspired me to think differently about the way we approach math in our homeschool. I've always enjoyed playing math with my children, but this year my goal is to be more intentional about our math projects. When I heard about Jade Rivera's #VOMath, I knew it ...

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My Little Poppies Week in Review 33

October 2, 2016 By Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley Leave a Comment

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My little friends were a bit under the weather this week, making for a low-key and uber-crabby stretch of days. Here are the highlights. My Little Poppies Week in Review 33 Here's what the poppies have been up to: There's nothing like hands-on art. Our family loves to get messy and create. We ...

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Academic Acceleration and Gifted Children

October 1, 2016 By Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley 3 Comments

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I can't believe we're still talking about academic acceleration and gifted children. Quite frankly, it makes me sad... and angry... and then sad once more. It breaks my heart to think of all those kids who spend countless hours in classrooms all over our country waiting to learn. Year after ...

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The Best Art Books for Children

September 30, 2016 By Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley Leave a Comment

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One of the biggest homeschooling perks is the ability to incorporate art into the day. The truth is, between the budget cuts and high-stakes testing, there is less room for the arts in our public schools today. Parents who value the arts are often forced to add it in elsewhere, by seeking out music ...

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The SUPER BALL in a Room Full of Rubber Balls: The "More" Child and Peers {A guest post from Julie Schneider of Preschool Engineering} | My Little Poppies
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poppies Hi, folks! I'm Cait. I'm a school psychologist, wife, mom to three amazing children, writer, bookworm, nature lover, coffee drinker, Chesney fan, list maker, board game nerd, and now- suddenly-unexpected homeschooler.
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