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Teachable Moments

“We can’t both be the teacher,” one of my boys said to the other. “Sure we can, we’ll just have the stuffed animals be the kids.  They’ll listen good, because they can’t talk.” Click arrow above to see our school

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It’s FACT not FICTION

Here’s an interesting fact: When given the same test before summer break and after vacation, students typically score lower – even though it’s the same test they already took.  The summer slide is a serious problem.  Most students lose 2+

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unplanned adventures

You cannot plan for everything.  I did not write in my planner for a deer to run into my husband’s car the other day.  He’s ok, but car is not.  Can’t afford a new car today and can’t share mine

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Future of the 4th

“For score and 7years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal…” In 1863 President Lincoln delivered such remarks through the Gettysburg Address. Years

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Adventure Academy

In this months news: ADVENTURE ACADEMY is OPENING SOON! Looking for an educational childcare option or ideas for developing one? Adventure Academy is going to be a unique program for 2-12 year olds…their families…the parents…their other providers… Adventure Academy is being designed

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A reason 2 homeschool

As the excitement of “back to school” wears off I hear many parents question the best plan for their children’s education.  Kids in schools are coming home in tears because of a bully or frustrated at night with their homework. 

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Our Back2School Story

At some point you look through the case-history and decide to accept labels.  Red flags were there the times one appeared “clumsy” and when the other stopped talking.  Red flags were thrown in your face when you were the director

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Summer isn’t over

Recent survey shows that about ¼ of the families out there haven’t taken a “vacation” this summer.  But there is still time…summer isn’t over yet! You don’t need much time, or money, or even travel plans.  You can enjoy a

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A is for Autumn

It’s still pretty warm some days tricking us to think we still have time to swim, but as kiddo’s climbed outta the great lake shivering this week it forced us parents to realize that summer weather is ending quickly.  As

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Mi School

Did summer seem to fly by to you? Or linger to long? Did the cold then hot temps and dry then rainy weather make it difficult to plan outings – or were you able to fill your days with summer

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