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Hi! I’m MaryAnne. I blog here about education, crafts, family travel, and parenting tips. About me

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acorn and squirrel fall learning activities for kids

Acorn and Squirrel Themed Learning Activities for Kids

Broken Bone Care Package Ideas

What to Put in a DIY Broken Bone Care Package

Simple DIY sandbox idea

Super Simple DIY Kids Sandbox for Sensory Fun All Summer Long

DIY Juggling Ball Pattern and Tutorial

How to Make Juggling Balls

geometry for kids resource for parents and educators

Geometry for Kids

DIY cardboard box ideas

Playful Cardboard DIY Ideas

Craft Posts

Blog Favorites: Spring and Easter

Sensory bottles are easy and fun DIY toys for kids. Post includes ideas for several different types of sensory bottles.

Simple Entertainment: Sensory Bottles

Plastic Easter Egg Bunnies

Toddler-designed dinosaur land

Acrylic pour painting techniques tutorial. I especially like the details on how to make this amazing art project work with a bunch of kids! #kidsasctivities #paint #paintpour #artisawesome #art #artforkids

How to Pour Paint: Acrylic Pour Painting Techniques

Pressed flowers for young children

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Educational Activities

Did you know that you can tour Sottish Parliament? Scottish Parliament tours bring government to life by allowing for hands-on look at history and government.

Did You Know You Can Tour Scottish Parliament?

Sensory Play: Paper recycling

perler bead play sets

Gifts Kids Can Make: Perler Bead Play Sets

Back In School

Favorite Reads

I love the way this lacing toy also encourages creative thinking

This Cool Geo Lacing Toy for Kids Builds Fine Motor Skills

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Family Travel

San Francisco with Kids: Ride the Ducks!

The United States is full of incredibly beautiful public lands – federal lands and waters that are there for everyone to enjoy. It is also incredibly important to preserve these lands! This year, families of fourth graders are invited to visit federal lands and waters with their families for free through the Every Kid in a Park program! This privilege includes home-schooled and free-choice learners who are ten years old and their families. Learn more in this sponsored post!

Visiting Muir Woods

Highland cow found on Swanston farm in Edinburgh

Scotland 2018 Travelogue Week 4: Edinburgh and St. Andrews

How to climb Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh with kids

How to Climb Arthur’s Seat with Kids

Do you take your kids on road trips? Love these points about why family road trips are important.

You Need to Make Time for a Family Road Trip This Summer

Making the most of summer vacation and creating childhood memories that last.

How I’m Making the Most of Summer Vacation with My July Goals

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Homeschool

First Grade Homeschool Curriculum

Mosdos Ruby Fourth Grade Language Arts Curriculum Review #homeschool #languagearts #literacy #fourthgrade

Mosdos Ruby Fourth Grade Language Arts Curriculum Review

So Many Homeschool Resources in One Place! SchoolhouseTeachers.com Review

Sixth grade homeschool curriculum - everything you need for a great homeschool year.

Emma’s 6th Grade Homeschool Curriculum

This article is a great place to start if you are thinking about homeschooling your children. Learn why homeschool makes sense for so many families. #homeschool #edchat #parenting #homeeducation

Why Homeschool? 10 Great Reasons to Consider Homeschooling

Little House on the Prairie dolls and accessories

Bringing Pioneer History to Life with The Queen’s Treasures

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Parenting Posts

Emma Designs: New Blog Button

Ten Honest Things About Me

Turklings!

Crafts from Christmases Past

Building Imagination and Storytelling Skills with Laminated pictures

It’s all in the details

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Tutorials

Adorable top for girls - sewing pattern and tutorial.

The Magical Four Seam Tunic Sewing Pattern My Girls Love

DIY colored rice tutorial

How to Make Colored Rice for Art Projects and Sensory Play

No-sew Fabric-covered box

DIY knight costumes for kids

Easy Sew DIY Knight Costume with a No-Sew Knight Costume Option!

Shirt Repair with Fleece

Fun Hairdos: Pin Curls!

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