What We're Reading and Our Homeschool Read Alouds ll July 2022

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Sharing our reads from July including homeschool, parenting, retold fairy tales, and lots of fiction!!! Join The Creative2xmom Family on their journey of being a family of 5! 💑20yrs led to 👱16 yrs, 👧14 yrs, and 👱 10 yrs. Summer Reading List: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn-MkLOsVbY&t=6s What We Read in May 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-JrFLTA3kE&t=10s Five Books that Shaped Me as a Parent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P59UdxwXA6o&t=2s 2021-22 Homeschool Read Alouds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5AXS5J4AcY&t=531s Contact us for business inquiries, reviews and collaborations: BethAnn_97@hotmail.com C O N N E C T subscribe at http://www.youtube.com/creative2xmom read at http://www.creative2xmom.blogspot.com like me on http://www.facebook.com/creative2xmom follow me on https://www.instagram.com/creative2xmom/ https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/52903?ref=nav_mybooks Music Attribution: Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod FTC Disclosure: This video is not sponsored. *This video is not intended for audiences under 13 years.

The Prince and the Blight {Review}

Twelve year old Lily McKinley's story continues.  After rescuing her father from the Somnium Realm, Lily longs to return.  So when Cedric the dragon reappears, she's anxious to go back.  But Cedric carries grave news: a mysterious illness has overtaken the kingdom and is threatening to destroy everything.  But what of the powerful Prince Pax?  Where has he disappeared to and why is he not stepping in to save everyone?  Lily has many questions and must return to Castle Iridyll to find the answers.  In this sequel to The Dragon and the Stone, Kathryn Butler takes us back to her beloved characters and mixes fantasy with biblical concepts, creating an exciting middle school read.  

 After reading the first book in this series, I was so excited to see the author writing a sequel.  Butler keeps the story engaging and exciting, for both my 10 year old and for me.  We both loved it.  The story is sweeping, the characters are a realistic mix of integrity and flaws, and the plot carries the reader in an epic battle of good vs evil.  This series is proving to an adventurous journey through magical lands with complex characters and deeply biblical themes.  We're loving these books that are reminiscent of the Green Ember series with elements of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings.  Great read!

*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher.  All opinions are my own.

My Mom Notebooks ll Homeschool Tools for Mom

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Learning about note booking in our homeschool and how to notebook for mom!

Join The Creative2xmom Family on their journey of being a family of 5! 💑20yrs led to 👱16 yrs, 👧14 yrs, and 👱 10 yrs. Homeschool Curriculum We Purchased and Didn't Use: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfoltPo7eho What We're Reading and Our Homeschool Read Alouds ll June '22: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnNyieFmk1w Summer Reading List ll 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn-MkLOsVbY&t=3s DIY Charlotte Mason Book of Centuries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN9mcel_Xwg Tips for a More Affordable Homeschool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_3sTqtakac&t=2s Contact us for business inquiries, reviews and collaborations: BethAnn_97@hotmail.com C O N N E C T subscribe at http://www.youtube.com/creative2xmom read at http://www.creative2xmom.blogspot.com like me on http://www.facebook.com/creative2xmom follow me on https://www.instagram.com/creative2xmom/ https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/52903?ref=nav_mybooks Music Attribution: Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod FTC Disclosure: This video is not sponsored. *This video is not intended for audiences under 13 years.

Weekend Links ll July 22, 2022

Shark Worksheet Printable

Freezer Peach Jam

Origami Shark Coloring Page

Water Bath Canning Made Easy

How to Get Some Alone Time in a House Full of People

This Week: 

What I'm Cooking:

We've really been in a rut the last few months so my husband found a meatless chickpea marinara dinner.  It was filled with chard and garlic, and absolutely delicious.  Plus, it was fairly simple and quick to get on the table.  Now that's my kind of meal.

What I'm Reading:

I've been looking at resources for teaching my kids about money and strong financial principles.  This week, I was ready Beyond Piggy Banks and Lemonade Stands.  It's filled with basic elementary concepts and good starting points.  My kids have moved beyond this stage, but I found the book to be a good starting place for parents to discuss money with their kids.

What I'm Doing:

We've been practicing the piano, reading, making new popsicle recipes, going to physical therapy appointments, taking dance classes, teaching teenagers about job interviews and time management.  Lots of parenting going on at my house and lots of driving the mom taxi.

What I'm Enjoying:

New fiction books...

Waterslides...

One on one dates...

Air conditioning...

Meatless meals!

What are you up to?

 

Our Homeschool Read Aloud List ll 2022-23

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Debuting our homeschool read aloud list for the upcoming year! So much good stuff, so many good books. Mama can hardly contain her excitement!

Join The Creative2xmom Family on their journey of being a family of 5! 💑20yrs led to 👱16 yrs, 👧14 yrs, and 👱 10 yrs. Homeschool Curriculum We Purchased and Didn't Use: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfoltPo7eho What We're Reading and Our Homeschool Read Alouds ll June '22: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnNyieFmk1w Summer Reading List ll 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn-MkLOsVbY&t=3s DIY Charlotte Mason Book of Centuries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN9mcel_Xwg Tips for a More Affordable Homeschool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_3sTqtakac&t=2s Contact us for business inquiries, reviews and collaborations: BethAnn_97@hotmail.com C O N N E C T subscribe at http://www.youtube.com/creative2xmom read at http://www.creative2xmom.blogspot.com like me on http://www.facebook.com/creative2xmom follow me on https://www.instagram.com/creative2xmom/ https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/52903?ref=nav_mybooks Music Attribution: Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod FTC Disclosure: This video is not sponsored. *This video is not intended for audiences under 13 years.

Sheet Pan Science {Review}

 

With 25 child-friendly physics, chemistry, and biology projects, Sheet Pan Science encourages kids natural curiosity in an easy to understand format.  Each project includes simple instructions, photographs for each step, and scientific explanations behind the project.  Experiments include:

• Ice globe volcanoes
• Tie dye milk
• Shrinking window gels
• Yeasty beasts
• and more!

Some of my favorite aspects of Sheet Pan Science:

• Materials require common, household items
• A collection of sensory projects all in one place
• Explanations for every experiment in the book!

Most of these projects can be found on the internet, but there are several here that we've never seen before.  This book is marketed for ages 7-10, but these experiments would be a great addition to any preschool day as well.  They're fun, engaging, and hands-on... a great way to get your kids interested in science.

*disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher.  All opinions are my own.  

Preschool Flip-Through ll Mr. Rodger's Plan and Play Book ll Resources for Homeschool

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 A short flip through of one of the resources we used in our preschool homeschool... I found this book invaluable when my kids were in the preschool years.

Join The Creative2xmom Family on their journey of being a family of 5! 💑20yrs led to 👱16 yrs, 👧14 yrs, and 👱 10 yrs. Don't Waste Your Money on Preschool Curriculum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsBcVZOC46w Homeschooling Preschool Favorites: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kw8_-SW4Glo&t=4s DIY Charlotte Mason Book of Centuries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN9mcel_Xwg Tips for a More Affordable Homeschool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_3sTqtakac&t=2s Contact us for business inquiries, reviews and collaborations: BethAnn_97@hotmail.com C O N N E C T subscribe at http://www.youtube.com/creative2xmom read at http://www.creative2xmom.blogspot.com like me on http://www.facebook.com/creative2xmom follow me on https://www.instagram.com/creative2xmom/ https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/52903?ref=nav_mybooks Music Attribution: Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod FTC Disclosure: This video is not sponsored. *This video is not intended for audiences under 13 years.

Language Arts Manipulatives for Homeschool

*this post was originally published on 11/7/18.  Enjoy!

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Claire at Cookie Crumb Fun challenged us to share manipulative we use in teaching Language Arts.  From preschool through junior high, these are a few of the manipulative that we've used over the years.

Cookie Crumb Fun:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMgSFK6Zi2JhFM7ONBhP_zA?fbclid=IwAR0GpfwfMF_0FYeh0GGhdYSULwEI3SDMRsMNn1q5FYcM5BVmPdNlckKOLso

Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdYTFl4TsQEYBw7Eu6YvFMzb9wz2MbDyv&jct=n2bMIduyPepjA1PRhkbZrHT5DPlQfA&fbclid=IwAR36KNt45jA8fOgEXU_Sb_5NsIciovWGfAre4I1FWDt0-DPsbQOd5aHaH_Y

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Weekend Links ll July 15, 2022

 

Stars and Stripes Quilt

Camping Tracing Worksheets

2 Easy Patriotic Pillow Covers

Blackberry Cobbler

Patriotic Fruit Pizza

Things To Do When Kids Are Bored

                                                                           This Week:

What I'm Cooking:

This week's favorite dinner was cheesy fish with rice and broccoli.  We love cheesy fish and it's a yummy dinner for eating healthy.  We just buy a mild white fish and season it with salt, pepper, and basil, and then add a thin layer of parmesan cheese on the top to make a crust.  So delicious!

What I'm Reading:

Oh, my reading has been all over the place this week.  I finished up Robin Hood... classic, but I've never quite read it myself so I added it to my reading list in preparation for Medieval History in the fall.  I'm also reading two non-fiction books: one about the making of atomic weapons and one about teaching your kids about money.  Random list, huh?

What I'm Doing:

One of the things I've started doing in the past couple of months is practicing the piano again.  I took lessons for years while I was in middle school and high school.  But haven't really touched it in a long time as we didn't have a piano.  When we were given a keyboard last year and I started teaching Josiah, I realized I was going to have to start practicing myself to bring it all back.  The past 2 months or so, I've been scheduling in my own practice time and really enjoying it.

What I'm Enjoying:

Piano time...

Baking...

Family game night...

Camping...

Time at the lake..

What are you up to?

Little Homesteader: A Fall Treasury of Recipes, Crafts, and Wisdom {Review}

Part of the Little Homesteader series, this treasury is filled with recipes, projects, nature study, and so much more.  Geared for the preschool to early elementary age group, ideas in this volume are all centered around the fall season and include:

• how make applesauce
• how to make a birdhouse out of a gourd
• how to make apple chips
• saving seeds
• crafting acorn cap candles
• and more!

The book also describes how to distinguish one variety of apples from another, types of fall crops, information about mushrooms and herbs, along with so much more wisdom.

I have reviewed several of these titles and each time I'm delighted with each one.  They are filled with so many ideas, and contain just enough information not to overwhelm young readers, but to entice them into learning further.  Although mainly geared toward a younger crowd, my older children even loved the recipes and craft ideas.  These books would make a wonderful gift or fun addition to any home.  We love this series and are delighted to recommend them to families with young children.

*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher.  All opinions are my own.

Homeschool Curriculum We Purchased and Didn't Use

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Who else is a curriculum hoarder? Find out the homeschool curriculum items we purchased, didn't use, and what we plan to do with them now.

Join The Creative2xmom Family on their journey of being a family of 5! 💑20yrs led to 👱16 yrs, 👧14 yrs, and 👱 10 yrs. How We Use Spectrum Spelling In Our Homeschool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKnds_GN-Cg&t=10s Spectrum Vs Evan Moor Spelling {Review}: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbP15JDWqeA&t=32s DIY Charlotte Mason Book of Centuries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN9mcel_Xwg Tips for a More Affordable Homeschool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_3sTqtakac&t=2s Contact us for business inquiries, reviews and collaborations: BethAnn_97@hotmail.com C O N N E C T subscribe at http://www.youtube.com/creative2xmom read at http://www.creative2xmom.blogspot.com like me on http://www.facebook.com/creative2xmom follow me on https://www.instagram.com/creative2xmom/ https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/52903?ref=nav_mybooks Music Attribution: Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod FTC Disclosure: This video is not sponsored. *This video is not intended for audiences under 13 years.

10 Goals This Week

Making a to-do list is keeping me on track this summer with some of the projects I want to accomplish before school starts again.  Summer is always my chance to catch up and I love crossing things off my list.  Anyone else add an item after it's been completed just so you can cross it off and "get credit?" :-)

Parenting/Homeschooling:

*Outline writing assignments for 9th grade fall semester

*Take one kid on a date

*Scrapbook 1 kid's yearbook layout

Marriage:

*Pray over family list

*Date for 15 min/night

Homemaking:

*Spend 15 min/day decluttering/organizing master bedroom

*Inventory Christmas ornaments

Personal:

*Write 2 ministry letter/cards

*Meal plan on plan

*Try one new healthy recipe

What's on your To-Do List this week?

What We're Reading and Our Homeschool Read Alouds ll June 2022

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Sharing our reads from June including homeschool, classic lit, cultural reads, and lots of fiction!!!

Join The Creative2xmom Family on their journey of being a family of 5! 💑20yrs led to 👱16 yrs, 👧14 yrs, and 👱 10 yrs.

Continuing Education for Homeschool Parents:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AJW9sy6Wd8&t=5s

Summer Reading List:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn-MkLOsVbY

Homeschooling Preschool Favorites: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kw8_-SW4Glo How to Make Dancing Ribbons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Tqoorr_xpk Contact us for business inquiries, reviews and collaborations: BethAnn_97@hotmail.com C O N N E C T subscribe at http://www.youtube.com/creative2xmom read at http://www.creative2xmom.blogspot.com like me on http://www.facebook.com/creative2xmom follow me on https://www.instagram.com/creative2xmom/ https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/52903?ref=nav_mybooks Music Attribution: Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod FTC Disclosure: This video is not sponsored. *This video is not intended for audiences under 13 years.