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Poolside Professional Development 2017

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Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

Cait is a school psychologist, mom to three amazing children, and an unexpected homeschooler. She loves nature, good books, board games, strong coffee, and dancing in her kitchen. Cait believes homeschooling *can* be almost all fun and games!

Cait co-hosts The Homeschool Sisters Podcast and is co-founder of Raising Poppies, a community for parents of gifted and twice-exceptional children. Cait is also founder of the Family Book Club at My Little Poppies, a fantastic community of book-loving parents and the Gameschool Community at My Little Poppies, a vibrant community of gameschoolers.

Cait is a contributing writer for Simple Homeschool. Her work has also appeared on The Huffington Post, The Mighty, Scary Mommy, GeekMom, and many others. You can find her on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram
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Last summer, I wrote a post about my poolside professional development plans. When I worked as a school psychologist, I loved professional development days. I always returned home feeling rejuvenated and inspired. Poolside Professional Development 2017 The problem is, no one is going to pay this homeschool mama to attend a conference in the big city. …

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Celebrate Friendship with DiCamillo’s ‘Raymie Nightingale’

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Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

Cait is a school psychologist, mom to three amazing children, and an unexpected homeschooler. She loves nature, good books, board games, strong coffee, and dancing in her kitchen. Cait believes homeschooling *can* be almost all fun and games!

Cait co-hosts The Homeschool Sisters Podcast and is co-founder of Raising Poppies, a community for parents of gifted and twice-exceptional children. Cait is also founder of the Family Book Club at My Little Poppies, a fantastic community of book-loving parents and the Gameschool Community at My Little Poppies, a vibrant community of gameschoolers.

Cait is a contributing writer for Simple Homeschool. Her work has also appeared on The Huffington Post, The Mighty, Scary Mommy, GeekMom, and many others. You can find her on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram
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Do you remember a moment from your childhood when you were forced to grow up a little? Perhaps you realized that childhood isn’t always happy. Maybe an important adult in your life proved fallible. Or perhaps you endured great hardship. Do you remember a moment when friends became important in a way that they had…

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10 Waterproof Games for the Beach or Pool

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Cait is a school psychologist, mom to three amazing children, and an unexpected homeschooler. She loves nature, good books, board games, strong coffee, and dancing in her kitchen. Cait believes homeschooling *can* be almost all fun and games!

Cait co-hosts The Homeschool Sisters Podcast and is co-founder of Raising Poppies, a community for parents of gifted and twice-exceptional children. Cait is also founder of the Family Book Club at My Little Poppies, a fantastic community of book-loving parents and the Gameschool Community at My Little Poppies, a vibrant community of gameschoolers.

Cait is a contributing writer for Simple Homeschool. Her work has also appeared on The Huffington Post, The Mighty, Scary Mommy, GeekMom, and many others. You can find her on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram
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There is something special about playing board games in the summer. I have such fond memories of playing cards at the beach as a kid, or playing Parcheesi with a friend’s family after a long day a the lake, or playing games poolside on a hot summer afternoon. The only trouble is, summer means water and…

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Washing Away the Public School Mindset

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Cait is a school psychologist, mom to three amazing children, and an unexpected homeschooler. She loves nature, good books, board games, strong coffee, and dancing in her kitchen. Cait believes homeschooling *can* be almost all fun and games!

Cait co-hosts The Homeschool Sisters Podcast and is co-founder of Raising Poppies, a community for parents of gifted and twice-exceptional children. Cait is also founder of the Family Book Club at My Little Poppies, a fantastic community of book-loving parents and the Gameschool Community at My Little Poppies, a vibrant community of gameschoolers.

Cait is a contributing writer for Simple Homeschool. Her work has also appeared on The Huffington Post, The Mighty, Scary Mommy, GeekMom, and many others. You can find her on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram
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September was a little overwhelming this year, for a multitude of reasons, including but not limited to: Three children in three entirely different educational placements Work deadlines all culminating in the same two-week time span September sicknesses (welcome back, kids!) A swell of anxiety Sleep struggles related to these BIG worries Multiple volunteer commitments  Asynchronous development…

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10 CREATIVE WAYS TO KEEP READING AND WRITING SKILLS SHARP THIS SUMMER

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Cait is a school psychologist, mom to three amazing children, and an unexpected homeschooler. She loves nature, good books, board games, strong coffee, and dancing in her kitchen. Cait believes homeschooling *can* be almost all fun and games!

Cait co-hosts The Homeschool Sisters Podcast and is co-founder of Raising Poppies, a community for parents of gifted and twice-exceptional children. Cait is also founder of the Family Book Club at My Little Poppies, a fantastic community of book-loving parents and the Gameschool Community at My Little Poppies, a vibrant community of gameschoolers.

Cait is a contributing writer for Simple Homeschool. Her work has also appeared on The Huffington Post, The Mighty, Scary Mommy, GeekMom, and many others. You can find her on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram
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Today, I am sharing some super simple, super fun ways to keep reading and writing skills sharp during the summer months! Are you looking for additional resources for homeschooling Reading, Writing, and Language Arts? 10 CREATIVE WAYS TO KEEP READING AND WRITING SKILLS SHARP THIS SUMMER Summer is here! The days are longer, bedtimes and wake-ups have shifted,…

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FREE for the Summer {7 Award-Winning Products that Kids Love from Homeschool Buyers Co-op}

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Oh my gosh, you guys! I have exciting news! I don’t know about you guys, but I am looking forward to relaxing this summer with my kiddos. We homeschool year round, however our summers are more low-key and relaxed. I am always looking for fun, cost-effective, and interesting ways to sneak in some summer learning. And, guess what? I just found out about an amazing deal from Homeschool Buyers Co-op. You’re going to want to keep reading because this deal is the best kind of deal: FREE.