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  • Recommended Reading Lists for Preschoolers (Plus Free Printables)

    April 15, 2013 | Filed under: Printables, Reading & Writing

    Like most parents, I’m concerned as to whether I am giving my child the best education possible…and she is only a preschooler!  I’m trying to lighten up.  However, I did want to find more really good books to read with her, and needed some recommendations from experienced folks.  We have …

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  • Homeschooling 101: How To Keep Student Records

    March 28, 2013 | Filed under: Organization

    Guest author Becki Badua has some great recommendations on record-keeping for homeschoolers. Homeschooling allows you the opportunity to provide individualized attention and personalized lesson plans for your children. However, it also requires of you a certain level of organization. Record keeping is an aspect of homeschooling that many teachers leave …

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    April Calendar by cathyse97 on flickr
  • Creative Homeschooling: Resources For Lapbooks, Mini-Books, and Printables

    February 18, 2013 | Filed under: Lapbooks & Mini-Books, Organization

    I was introduced to the concept of lapbooking a year or two ago, and I was instantly hooked on the idea – probably because I love to scrapbook!  I never grew out of my love for cutting and pasting.  Now that M is big enough to have fun cutting and …

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    Letters ABC Lapbooks
  • Maximize Learning on Art Field Trips

    January 10, 2013 | Filed under: Arts & Crafts, Field Trips & Travel

    This featured guest post is by Felicia Jackson. Engaging students on an art field trip starts long before you get to the museum. While students will look forward to this type of field trip because they are interested in the subject, others will view it as a day off from …

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    Delaware Art Museum by -Jeffrey- on Flickr
  • Hands-On Pottery Lesson Plan For Kids: Introduction

    October 19, 2012 | Filed under: Arts & Crafts

    Handbuilding With Clay For Kids Introduction I’ve found that kids love handling clay, whether they are rolling it out, pressing in a stamp, or creating a sculpture. The possibilities for creating with clay are almost endless, limited only by the imagination. Covering all the options is beyond the scope of …

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    Handbuilding Pottery Lesson For Kids
  • Fun & Educational in Huntsville, Alabama: Burritt Museum on the Mountain

    August 16, 2012 | Filed under: Field Trips & Travel, History

    Learning and Playing Outdoors We visited Burritt Museum on the Mountain today; it had been years since I’d been there, but I had good memories of their Candlelight Christmas celebration. After enjoying a picnic lunch overlooking Huntsville (a great view even if it was a little hazy today) we explored …

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Giveaway! Decked Out Dad’s Day – 6 Prize Packages (US/48 – 6/5)

May 21, 2013 | Filed under: Giveaways

Hosted by A Lucky Ladybug and Java John Z’s Co-Hosted by Tyrneathem and Funny Postpartum Lady Cotton Ridge Homeschool is pleased to bring you this giveaway to help celebrate Father’s Day! Decked Out Dad’s Day is all about Dad – whether he’s a traveler, a techie, the chef, or even the …

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Zinc Door Offering 15% Off Trina Turk Bedding Through June 14

May 16, 2013 | Filed under: Favorite Things

Simply changing your bedding to keep up with the seasons is the key to keeping your bedroom fresh and stylish. With summer quickly approaching, now is the time to store your winter bedding until next year. Upgrade your room to match your mood with bright colors and fun designs and …

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Giveaway! Max’s First Barnyard Birthday Bash – 4 Winners (U.S. – 5/30)

  Cotton Ridge Homeschool is pleased to bring you this giveaway hosted by Our5cents! Welcome to Max’s first barnyard birthday bash! In …

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dandelion by jfl1066 on flickr

Helping Your Child Cope With Seasonal Allergies

Guest Author Nicole Yontz is a stay at home mom in Arizona, a contributing parenting writer for WhatToExpect.com and a personal blogger …

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Owl Always Love You

Giveaway! $34.95 Gift Code to Flattenme Personalized Gifts (US/CAN – 5/21)

About Flattenme Flattenme.com publishes several wonderful personalized children’s books in both hardcover and softcover versions.  Some of the titles available are Owl Always …

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15% off Hostess & Entertainment at Layla Grayce Through May 16

May is a month full of celebration! To help you prepare for all of your upcoming parties Layla Grayce is offering 15% …

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Giveaway! Bissell Perfect Sweep Sweeper + $75 Amazon GC (US – 5/13)

Welcome to the Clean Sweep Giveaway Hosted by Stay at Stay at Home Mom with cohosts Ultimate Coupon Club and Kid’s Cooking Activities. …

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How To Perform Well On The SAT Test

This guest article is brought to you by Camille from Barron’s Test Prep. Time for Practice Tests Everyone has different learning styles …

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Owl Always Love You

Owl Always Love You ~ Personalized Book Review ~ Plus a Discount Code

Today I received the most beautiful hardcover book in the mail from flattenme.com, personalized with my child’s name!  Written by Robyn Spizman …

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A Perfect Mother’s Day Gift – Blurb Is Offering 20% Off Through May 10

Create a special memory book for Mother’s Day this year with Blurb Designer Instant book template. Instant Books are easy to create, …

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Giveaway! $50 Shabby Apple Gift Card (US – 5/11)

Cotton Ridge Homeschool is pleased to bring you this giveaway from Tammie’s Reviews, Giveaways and More. Shabby Apple is an online dress …

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Lids ‘n Lizards Educational Game Review & Giveaway (US/CAN – 5/18)

This Guest Review and Giveaway is brought to you by BabyDashCo. Lids ‘n Lizards Educational Game Review Watch your kids flip over …

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Giveaway! Clifford The Big Red Dog Kitchen Science Kit (US/CAN – 5/13)

Cotton Ridge Homeschool is pleased to join with Host BabyDashCo to bring you this giveaway for a Clifford The Big Red Dog …

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Better TV

TV – Turn It Off or Turn The Channel?

When I first became a Mom, I decided that there would be no TV for the first two years, and very limited …

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