Category Archives: Educational

School Projects

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Jen P

Today we are featuring a couple of school book report projects Purplicious created recently for school. First up was her character cup.  The book was Betsy Tacy by  Maude Lovelace To be honest I can’t remember which character she did … Continue reading →

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End of Year Teacher Gift

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Jen P

Since in a lot of ways this blog is also my journal I am documenting what Woody did for his teacher at the end of the year and perhaps it will also help give you an idea as well if … Continue reading →

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Mem Fox – Virutal Book Club for Kids

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Jen P

This month we have been enjoying several books by Mem Fox.  She was chosen as the author for the Virtual Book Club for Kids. The two books we ended up reading the most times were:  and because of this I … Continue reading →

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An EGG-celent activity!

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Jen P

While perusing the library we found this book: We knew we had to try it out! After reading the book we gathered our supplies.   clear container 1 egg vinegar Then we placed the egg in our jar.  Added vinegar … Continue reading →

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Money, Money, Money

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Jen P

The time has come for Thumper to make his own money cans.  At our house we do the 10/50/40 plan for the money that comes in. 10% Tithing (a church donation learn more HERE) 50% Savings (This is put away … Continue reading →

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Back to School Scrapbook

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Jen P

In light of school recently starting I thought I would share a fun family tradition we have of our Kindergarten scrapbook.  This is a fun way for us to document an exciting time in their lives. My kids have LOVED … Continue reading →

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File Folder Fun

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Jen P

I am halfway through completing a “someday” project!  For many years I have had a box of partially finished file folder games from when I taught school.  All of them were in various stages of coloring, gluing, cutting and laminating. … Continue reading →

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Number Swat

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Jen P

Even though it’s summer we don’t want all those great things we spent the year learning to vanish.  Say hello to Number Swat! This is a great outdoor – get moving review activity. (Truthfully it works great indoors it was … Continue reading →

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Good Old Fashion Play Dough

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Jen P

Here is a quick easy recipe for good old Fashion play dough.  We have tried other recipes but this is the one I ALWAYS come back to.  It lasts a LONG time as long as you store it in an … Continue reading →

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Dollar Store Delights Part 1

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Jen P

So the middle munchkin around here has been begging for homework lately.  He wants to be cool like his sister!  While at the dollar store the other day I came across several great workbooks.  I also found a few that … Continue reading →

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