A Quiet Simple Life with Sallie Borrink
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Nature study is a very popular topic in homeschooling circles right now, especially thanks to those who follow a Charlotte Mason style of education. And while I think most everyone would agree that the idea of nature study is a great one, it often doesn’t work for some families for any number of reasons. These …
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A squirrels unit study is a great way to learn about these amazing acrobats. Even though they are technically rodents, they are fun to watch during all four seasons. There are many fun activities, printables, books, videos, and more to make creating a squirrel unit study very easy. If unit studies are new to you, …
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While we were preparing lunch a few years ago, I remarked that I thought the rose-breasted grosbeaks should be returning soon. It’s usually the second week of May we start to see them at the feeders in our part of West Michigan. Five minutes later I looked out and there he was! The first grosbeak …
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro Gro-ables. All opinions are 100% mine. Integrating multiple subjects is a great way to get the most bang for your homeschooling time. Some topics naturally seem to go together – science and math, history and geography, and reading and writing. If I asked …
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Shortly after we moved to the Cute Little Town, I saw this article online: A rural life is better: Living in a concrete jungle is stressful and makes you more prone to depression. From the article: Scientists have confirmed what every urbanite has long suspected – life in the city is more stressful. Researchers have …
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This post brought to you by Miracle-Gro Gro-ables. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Sallie Borrink Learning. Since Caroline was tiny we have tried to provide her with a wide variety of hands-on learning activities and opportunities so she would understand how the world works. One area where we’ve done this is …
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April is full of fun learning opportunities such as National Poetry Month, Arbor Day, and John James Audubon’s birthday. Here are some simple and creative learning ideas for April. National Poetry Month National Poetry Month is a great time to introduce children to the world of poetry. By starting with highly engaging poems, you incrase …
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My approach to science in our relaxed homeschooling family has been very relaxed. My philosophy is that all children really need in early elementary is exposure to science topics and to develop a healthy curiosity about the world around them. If a child is curious, she will learn plenty even in an unstructured way. Relaxed …
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I love fall. Is there any other season that comes close to the joy that autumn brings? I enjoyed putting together some very simple and easy-to-implement ideas to share with parents and teachers looking for fall-themed ideas. These autumn lesson ideas and read aloud suggestions will work well in September and October. Sorting Nuts, Leaves, …
