Author: inessa
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Little wings, Big Learning! A Preschool-Kindergarten Butterfly Study Unit
*I may earn a small commission from links in this post. Spring is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than by diving into the study of butterflies? Last year my children and I did just that! We embarked on a delightful, yet simple and easy to execute, kindergarten-preschool butterfly study unit and… Read more
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Lost Sheep, Bouncing Balloons & The Good Shepherd
Preparing our Hearts for Ressurection Sunday As we are preparing our hearts for Easter/ Ressurection Sunday, we are Reading “The Easter Story: 40 Bible stories Showing who Jesus Really is” Each day we are exploring Jesus’s life and what he did while he was here on earth, as well as his purpose for coming by… Read more
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A List of Easter Reads with Deeper Meaning For The Whole Family
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is a central event in Christianity and pivotal in human history, which can be hard for children to grasp. A helpful list of books to read as a whole family to deepen the meaning of Easter beyond the Bunny….. JESUS Loves Me Song Book Children learn and sing along to… Read more
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Boost Learning & Focus through exercise: A Homeschool Guide
Have you ever had days where it seemed like school just ddraaagged on? The children refuse to do a lick of work that would normally take minutes, and so you just make them stay at the table until they are done. What about those days where they just don’t get it, when yesterday they got… Read more
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Speak First, Letters Later
It is common for parents to jump right into the Russian alphabet when they begin to teach their children Russian, and it makes sense! But I’ve found that learning Russian starts long before those letter lessons. Creating an environment where the kids hear the language regularly, is key! Learning any language begins with exposure to… Read more
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Why Teach your child Russian?
Why teach your children Russian? Keeping the Russian language alive; Nurturing Bilingualism in a country / environment where it is not the Native language. If you’re looking into tips and guides of how to teach your children Russian, in an environment where it is not spoken regularly, you’re in the right place! Offering bilinguilism or… Read more
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100th day of school
We made it! (And celebrated!) We officially hit the 100th day of our K5 homeschool year! It’s a milestone worth celebrating, marking consistency, progress, and a whole lot of learning (for both the kids and the parents!). Why celebrate 100th day of school? Reaching 100 days can feel like a huge accomplishment, especially when some… Read more
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Homemade Cereal
Home made Cereal We’re diving into the world of homemade cereal! We’re talking about a simple and customizable recipe that you and your kids can make together! Cooking with your children is a fantastic way to get those busy littles ones involved in the kitchen and bond with you, build life skills, learn to read… Read more