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Using Stationery to Encourage Summer Writing

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As a year-round homeschooler, I am always on the hunt for irresistible summer learning ideas. The best summer learning projects are those that don’t feel like work. I like for our summer learning to be relaxed and playful. I love to set up a play invitation, a sensory activity, or a science experiment and watch my…

How to Get Kids to Write More in the New Year

by Cait Curley 2 Comments

Wondering how to get kids to write more in the new year? You are not alone. Here are some simple ways to get kids to write more in the new year… and have fun doing it! How to Get Kids to Write More in the New Year Make writing fun with these resources The goal…

Verosty The Dragon Hero (By: Leo, age 7)

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Hi. This is Leo. This is a story that I started a few months ago and I just finished it today. I hope you like it. Verosty The Dragon Hero (A story by Leo, age 7) Once upon a time, in the land of dragons, there was a dragon named Verosty. He was blue. All the…

DIY New Year Memory Book: A Family Tradition & Keepsake

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Happy New Year’s Eve, folks! Do you guys have any New Year traditions? Any special things you do with your kids at the end of each year If you read my Top Five Tools for Memory Keeping post, you won’t be surprised to learn that I also have a little New Year Memory Book that I…

How to Get Kids to Write Thank You Notes in 4 Easy Steps

by Cait Curley 7 Comments

I am a huge believer in the power of gratitude. Being grateful for the infinite blessings in your everyday life makes you happier and, in turn, makes those around you happier. But, how do we attempt to instill gratitude in our children? And, how do we get our kiddos to write those thank you notes when the…

DIY Marbleized Greeting Cards

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Whether you are ready for it or not, we are about to enter the holiday season. There will be gifts to give and gifts to receive, holiday cards exchanged, and thank you notes to write. Can we stop there for a second and talk about how expensive greeting cards have become? And, quite honestly, most of…

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