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10 Great Books for First Graders

**This post contains affiliate links.   Finding books for first graders isn’t difficult at all. There are plenty of options for every age group and grade level. It’s finding books your child will love that’s typically the hard part. Fortunately, we have you covered with a list of books worth your child’s time, and yours….

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3 Fun Science Experiments Using Everyday Objects

Concept: Gravity Does a bowl of water weigh more with a goldfish in it than it does without the fish?  This question usually provokes considerable argument.  What do you think the answer is?  If you said “Yes,” then you are correct!  The bowl’s weight is increased by exactly the weight of the fish inside. Suppose…

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Science and Social Studies: What to Teach Your First Grader

Often, it’s the basics of math and reading that parents find easiest to cover in their home education programs. There’s not much guesswork involved with teaching these two subjects. But what about when it comes to science, social studies, and health? There seem to be an endless list of topics to cover, so what should…

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How to Find a Real Work At Home Job

You probably know at least a couple of people who make money from home, and maybe you’re thinking you should try it, too. However, finding work-at-home jobs isn’t as easy as it seems, no matter how many ads you see promising the chance to make a full-time income in your jammies. Here’s what you need…

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Nutcracker Snow Globe

It seems as though nutcrackers and the holiday season go hand in hand. Take a peek below at how we turned a $1 nutcracker into a fun and fancy snow globe, perfect for decorating with this holiday season. You can make your own nutcracker snow globe too in a few simple steps. Here is how…

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First Grade Skills: The Basics

Every child is unique, so it’s a mistake to say that all kids of a certain age or grade level should master the same things at the same time. However, there is a range of skills the majority of kids of a certain age should work toward. The list below will help you decide what…

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6 Easy Recipes Kids Can Make

Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter 1/4 cup honey 2/3 cup oats 1/3 cup dry milk 4 tablespoons water 3/4 cup flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 tablespoon salt Directions: Mix 1/3 cup butter and 1/4 cup honey. Add 2/3 cup oats, 1/3 cup dry milk and 4 tablespoons water. Add 3/4 cup flour, 1 tablespoon baking…

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10 Easy Science Experiments You Can Do Right Now

Purpose To determine the effect of dissolved nutrients on the freezing rate of water. How does this affect the freezing rate of plants? Materials 2 5-ounce (150 mL) paper cups tap water masking tape marking pen refrigerator 1 teaspoon (5 mL) salt spoon Procedure Fill both cups with water. Use the tape and marking pen…

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10 Easy Thanksgiving Treats Kids Can Make

We have come up with a list of easy-to-make and adorable treats that’ll make your kids’ Thanksgiving definitely awesome!

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Set of 5 Pre-School Thanksgiving Dinner Printables

Who says Thanksgiving dinner can’t be fun times for kids? These worksheets are great tools and supplements following a lesson on the foods that comprise a Happy Thanksgiving dinner table. Feel free to download and let your kids have loads of fun! Counting Worksheets Here’s a counting worksheet for children just learning how to count….

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