Still Playing School: January 2017

Penguin Ice Races

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Whether it's chilly outside or you just want to cool off on a hot day, penguin ice activities are irresistible for kids! We love ice races for the oral sensory stimulation they provide as well as the fine motor work required. Our children just love the slip sliding penguin antics!
Penguin Ice Races for kids are great oral sensory practice and fine motor work too!

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Snowmen at Night Art for Kids

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We were inspired by two of our favorite winter themed children's books to create a silhouette painting of snowmen at night!


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How Educational Philosophies Vary from Public School to Homeschool

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I was a teacher when we had our first daughter but I never imagined I'd leave the classroom to homeschool her. We're on our third year of homeschooling full time. Next year we'll begin homeschooling our son as well. We've all learned so much. My educational philosophy is full of smudge marks and editing notes. My teaching is totally different at home than in was in public school. 

How my educational philosophy and teaching style has changed in going from the public school classroom to homeschool

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