Collage Friday - No Snow Day for YOU!

Happy Valentine's Day!

I pray everyone is safe and how power restored from the winter storms. We received about 16 inches give or take. It's so pretty and we respect how it humbles us. Hoping hubby gets out with the children and skis!

Linking up with Mary over at Homegrown Learners for Collage Friday!

Last weekend my cousin and her family, my older son and his soon to be wife came over for a Celebration. It was 31 years ago (on 2/9) that my life changed. That is the day of my 1st surgery on my head that eventually lead to the diagnosis of cancer. My life is BETTER because of it and I am who I am because of it! Thank you God for choosing that path for me.

We have been reading all about Russia, Russian Folk and Fairy tales. The art in these books is breathtaking. The talent, the way in which they are written and illustrated - WOW. I have so enjoyed our evenings before bed reading with the children.

We studied President Lincoln and Washington this week.

Our local library (2 miles away) started their new winter programs. Each Wednesday for an hour we are digging into a new learning adventure. This week - DENTAL Care. A hygienist came in and explained all about teeth, cleaning and care. There were stations set up for the children to rotate to. Besides my three children, our friends (who homeschool) were there!

Since we are studying Russia, Polar Bears and other Arctic studies are going on. LOTS of reading!

Tracking our MEDALS! We choose only 5 countries to track - USA, Russia, Germany, China and Canada. Valentine assignments were assigned and finished with big smiles. We have all been so "into" watching the Olympics whenever we can. Molly was intrigued by the Women's Curling.

We crafted, played a lot and watched the snow come down at the end of the week.

Molly's reading is really picking up! We played Olympic BINGO at snack time every day. Of course some LEGO building was happening. We had fun making some Olympic displays using the Duplo Legos. Thanks to Stef over at Educating Laytons for the ideas!

This weekend - Valentine Party with some friends. Hubby and I have "date day" on Saturday (going back to the Northeast RV Show). Sunday - besides church, hoping the kids and daddy get some skiing in!

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Two Giveaways!

I am cleaning out the homeschool supply and curriculum closet! I am teaming up with Jolanthe over at Homeschool Creations for her and other homeschoolers for the: I have two different giveaways to bless 2 families with! (FYI - these are all great resources and we happen to have duplicates of all the books we are giving away and recommend them all - we will only be able to ship to the US due to the weight of these boxes, thanks) Number 1: Preschool - Kindergarten Level Here is what 1 lucky follower will win: (all except 1 book are brand new and never used) Supplies: 8 pencils 1 package of Alphabet Stamps Package of Sight Words flash cards Student Addition Table (works like a slide ruler) Books: Curious George - The Boat Show - Level 1 Scholastic Science Vocabulary Readers - Cave Homes Scholastic Science Vocabulary Readers - Colorful Leaves Scholastic Science Vocabulary Readers - Fantastic Bats Scholastic - Polar Bears (level 1 reade...

Fall Curriculum Clean Out - Giveaway

It's that fun time again where we get to help each other out! I am participating in the Curriculum Clean Out (over at Homeschool Creations)...you see that little box on the right...yup, that's the one! I am offering up two packages for the Curriculm Clean Out party going on! Package A This total package is for the 2 nd – 5 th grade reading levels. New Books by Scholastic: Ricky Ricott’as Might Robot Vs. The Mutant Mosquitoes from Mercury Dog at the Door The Flying Flea, Callie and Me The Boxcar Children – The Pizza Mystery Pet Trouble – Bad to the Bone Boxer Just my Luck – embarrassing moments and the girls who survivie them Shark Tale (Movie Novel) Star Wars – Adventures in Hyperspace The Magic School Buss – Blows Its Top The Magic School Bus – See Stars Games: Folder Game – Fast Phonics DVD: Carlos Caterpillar – No Prize Surprise – a lesson in thankfulness and appreciation – watched 1 time perfect shape Supplies: (all new) Teachers Grade...

Collage Friday and a Video

We have had a good week here in NY. The snow is melting and the signs of spring are everywhere! I am ready for the light coat and to put away my Uggs for the season. Zachary worked on the Women and Children of the Revolutionary War - and some fun Scholastic - Super Science! He is always working on his IPAD playing Scrabble, Words with Friends, Monopoly, Stack the States and Stack the Countries. The girls and I talked about what is happening outside with the plants and animals. Waking up! Sammie also enjoyed this Sofia the First Unit. We had so much fun making our Chocolate Volcano Cakes from our Raddish box this week. Of course some Spring crafting was in order. We made these easy cupcake paper and button flowers pictures. Also using some kitchen sponges (for stamping) from dollar store to make these beautiful spring cards. Thursday Science - again going to our Raddish box and finding a cool experiment. ...

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