As a fun activity, I normally have my children pick a musher and follow them along during the Iditarod dog sled race each March. I wanted to do something a little different this year so I created a simple fantasy mushing tracking game they can play during the race. In it, they will choose 5Read More
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Homeschooling
The Iditarod Dog Sled Race Homeschooling Resources
Imagine traveling through the wilderness in Alaska. Just you and a team of dogs, who are trotting along as happy as can be in the below-freezing temperatures. You are watching for wild animals, hoping a moose bull doesn’t come out to attack you or your beloved dogs. Watching each dog to make sure they areRead More
Handicrafts
Handicraft Intro – Loom Knitting
When I was pregnant with my fourth child, my oldest was looking for a new handicraft idea. I had the thought that if she enjoyed finger knitting (which she loved and did well) then maybe she’d enjoy expanding into more knitting. Since I’m learning different crafts along with her, we took it one step upRead More
Handicrafts
Handicraft Intro – Card Making Kit
A few years ago, my daughter started trying to make cards for people. She would take construction paper, stickers, markers, crayons, and anything else she had available to create a birthday card for members of our family. I decided I wanted to help this creative side of hers by getting her actual supplies for makingRead More
Handicrafts
Handicraft Intro – Paracord Bracelets
My oldest son recently had so much fun creating things with parachute cord, or paracord. He loved the variety of knots you can tie or weaves you can do to create different looks whether that be bracelets, keychains, or even ninjas. I think his favorite part is that he can create something for himself. HeRead More
Homeschooling
Our 2020-2021 Homeschooling Resources
This post contains a lot of information, but I get asked from time to time what we use for homeschooling, especially this year since there are many first-time homeschoolers. This year, I have Sophie doing fifth grade, Everett doing second grade, and Calvin doing first grade. Here is where I lay out as much asRead More