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American Girl Kirsten- Pioneer America Unit Study
American Girl Kirsten- Pioneer Unit Study Welcome to Kirsten’s World 1854: Growing up on America’s Frontier This is an exciting, hands-on study of our country’s Westward Expansion. We will be discovering what pioneer life was like through the eyes of Kirsten Larson, a kind and brave young girl who has just arrived in New York, from her home far away in Sweden. We will read about her adventures traveling west to Minnesota, explore the life of the other pioneers she meets along the trail, her new neighbors, and what life is like in her new home! Enjoy some Swedish treats that Kirsten’s mama cooked for her, create your own…
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Josefina Unit Study- America’s Southwest Frontier 1824
Welcome to the Frontier ! America’s Southwest Frontier Unit Study (American Girl Josefina) Discover the wild and colorful Southwestern American Frontier of 1824! Celebrate life on Josefina’s rancho. Hear the mariachis, dance with friends, and taste the cinnamon sweetness of freshly baked biscochos! Plot your path and follow the wagon trains on the Santa Fe Trail. Watch for outlaws! Welcome to Josefina’s World! This Unit Study is written with daily lessons for a 3-week plan, BUT you are learning however best fits YOUR family! My own children were super interested in some of these time periods, and only just a little interested in others. Follow their curiosity (and your own too!)…
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Fall School- Friday, Pie Day!
Friday, Pie Day ! *6 Fun Ideas for a Fall School Day* Fall Fever. That’s a real thing you know. It is the seasonal variation of spring fever. Symptoms of fall fever include: -the urge to consume inordinate amounts of pumpkin flavored foods and beverages Seriously have you been to the grocery store lately? Pumpkin spice Oreos, pumpkin spice cheerios, pumpkin spice soda, pumpkin spice doggie dental treats, and at the checkout… Pumpkin spice GUM ?!? Yep. It’s a thing, for real. Not even kidding. -the need to watch football -the need to wear our cozy fall clothes Sigh…it’s still hot here, but I’m ready for the first day it dips…
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Making Memories
Making Memories What is your happiest childhood memory? Really. Stop and think hard. Close your eyes and remember. Think of the all the little details. It will make you smile. Even today. Ever think of how your own children might answer this question someday? Every day, we have the opportunity to create memories with the people we love. It doesn’t have to involve expensive vacations or extravagant gifts…just some thought and some time and lots of love. Get creative ! I have two (update: THREE😱) kids in their 20’s. Every year they ask if we can still carve pumpkins. It’s a tradition. They bring their friends…we laugh…throw pumpkin guts…make a huge,…
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Spider Fun!
SUPER SCARY SPIDER FUN ! Eeeeeeeeek ! SPIDERS! Fields of Daisies Friday Favorites….Spider Fun. Yep. I’m doing it. But it’s a stretch y’all. For anyone who knows me, it will come as no surprise when I say spiders are NOT my favorite. Not on Fridays, not on Mondays, not on any day !!! Just in case you’re new to Friday Favorites, and wondering what it’s all about… After finding myself feeling a bit burnt out, with a bad case of the blahs one day, I came up with Friday Favorites. I announced to my children we were going to celebrate Fridays each week- TGIF! Junk food for dinner and a…
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