DIY Theme Park Map Coasters A while back, I posted about our experience making Disney Park Map Magnets. We had so much fun making them that we wanted to see if we could find a similar project. We like making crafts that we can use and still remind us of our trips or vacation. Recently, we took a trip to Hersheypark. We had a great time, so we brought a … [Read more...] about DIY Theme Park Map Coasters
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Dolphin Tales 2 in Theaters on September 12
Dolphin Tales 2 in Theaters This Friday! Did you see the movie, Dolphin Tale? Dolphin Tale is a story about a dolphin that gets caught in a crab trap. The dolphin's tail has to be amputated at an aquarium that is quickly running out of money and is slated to shut down. A boy, Sawyer, befriends the dolphin who is later named Winter and sets out to make Winter … [Read more...] about Dolphin Tales 2 in Theaters on September 12
Writing Tips for Middle School Students
Do you have a child that’s in middle school? If so, your child will learn a lot of new skills that they will need as they finish school and move on to college. Writing is one of these important skills. Because writing is so important to your child’s education, you need to help your middle school student improve those skills. Here are a few tips you can use to help your middle … [Read more...] about Writing Tips for Middle School Students
Eckley Miners’ Village Field Trip
Last weekend, we joined CHAP (Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania) for a field trip to Eckley Miners' Village in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. We had never been there, but we are always looking for fun field trips to learn more about Pennsylvania history. While we do love all history, Pennsylvania history is a requirement for homeschooling here, and field … [Read more...] about Eckley Miners’ Village Field Trip
5 Top Reasons We Homeschool
We have entered our 10th year of homeschooling! It is so hard to believe that we have walked this road for so many years. We didn't start out with a plan to homeschool, but circumstances that occurred when my daughter was in Kindergarten forced us along this path. While I used the word "forced", we would not exchange the homeschool experiences we have had over … [Read more...] about 5 Top Reasons We Homeschool