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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Trailer

Disney’s “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”follows the exploits of 11-year-old Alexander (Ed Oxenbould) as he experiences the most terrible and horrible day of his young life—a day that begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by one calamity after another. But when Alexander tells his upbeat family about the…

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Number of Homeschooled Children on the Rise

Since 1999, there is a noticeably boost in numbers of homeschooled children in the United States. The number of homeschooled children has increased by 75% even though they only represent 4% of the school- age children population nationwide. And because of this, education sectors are becoming alarmed as to what triggers parents to homeschool their…

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Your Marriage or Your Homeschool

Children take up a lot of time, thought, and even money. This is true without regard to whether you home educate or not. As parents, we say our children are worth all of the effort we put into them, but that doesn’t negate the fact that we often end up feeling drained and tired. If…

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Getting Kids to Eat Healthy

If there’s one thing most parents agree upon, it’s this: getting kids to eat healthy is hard work. First, there are way too many not-so-healthy temptations out there. And let’s face it, most kids just see potato chips and cookies as more tempting than carrots and tomatoes. Then, there’s the often-high cost of groceries (especially…

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Recommended Reading List for First Grade

Finding good books for your children to read is never a problem, except when the time comes to actually purchase or borrow them. Then, it’s all too easy to draw a blank on all of those amazing books you’ve heard of. Never fear! We have you covered with a selection of books your first grader…

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Disney’s Live-Action Cinderella Trailer

To be released in March 2015! A live-action feature inspired by the classic fairy tale, “Cinderella” brings to life the timeless images from Disney’s 1950 animated masterpiece as fully-realized characters in a visually dazzling spectacle for a whole new generation.   Like CINDERELLA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cinderella 

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Free Dinosaurs Unit Study

Ready, set, learn! This short dinosaur unit study gets you up close and personal with the world of dinosaurs. Mix and match the resources provided here to capture your child’s interest and share the basics about these prehistoric animals! Online Reading About Dinosaurs Zoom Dinosaurs: Use this online textbook to learn everything from the definition…

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Orange Creamsicle Cookies Recipe

These Orange Creamsicle Cookies have all the flavor of your favorite frozen treat, without any of the mess. Orange Creamsicle Cookies Ingredients: 4oz whipped topping (1/2 tub) 1 box orange cake mix 1 egg powdered sugar Directions: By hand, combine the whipped topping and cake mix.  Add egg and mix thoroughly.  Shape into 1″ balls,…

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Kid-Friendly Food: Juicy Fruit Dip

This kid-friendly recipe adds a little twist to an old favorite.  Serve with your favorite fruits or try it with gingersnaps too. Juice Fruit Dip Ingredients: 8oz cream cheese, softened 14oz marshmallow fluff 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger Directions: Mix all ingredients in a mixer.  Refrigerate until ready to serve. This recipe was…

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Free Printable Homeschool Planner Worksheet for Kids

Take advantage of this Free Printable Homeschool Planner Worksheet for Kids! Just print out what you need and use a simple three ring binder to keep it all organized. You can even have your children put all of their completed assignment behind that day’s page and you have a neat, tidy, way of keeping your homeschool records together!

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