Category Archives: Culture

Taking Montessori-Inspired Materials on Vacation

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

Dear readers,  thank you so much for all your comments, love, concern and advice you have shared about my current decision on whether to continue homeschooling or enroll John Robert in public school.  I’m extremely grateful and humbled to see … Continue reading →

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Kids Maracas Craft

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

I meant to post this on Friday, but let’s face it…I took a nap instead.  This pregnant body just can’t keep up with two active kids, planning and completing school work, working from home and keeping up with the house.  … Continue reading →

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Mexico Inspired Montessori Unit

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

With Cinco de Mayo this Saturday, we’re learning about Mexico’s rich cultural heritage.  This also doubles as teaching the boys’ about their own cultural heritage, because Robert’s parents were both born in Mexico.  They moved to the USA in their youth, … Continue reading →

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Frozen Planet

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

The boys and I have become {slightly} obsessed with a documentary about the Arctic and Antarctic regions called Frozen Planet.  For those of us who will probably never see these regions in person, this life-like and realistic documentary is definitely second best. … Continue reading →

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Antarctica Cultural Exchange Package

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

        I know…I’m running behind.  I said I’d post this on Friday and now it is Monday and I’m just getting around to it.  I hope you’ll forgive me.  I have another exciting project I’ve been busy working … Continue reading →

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Starting our Antarctica Unit

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

      We’re starting our first cultural studies with the Cultural Exchange we are participating in.  The first continent we’re studying is Antarctica.  The library is such a wonderful resource that many people overlook, but it’s always the first place … Continue reading →

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Cultural Exchange

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

Have you ever participated in a cultural exchange with other families around the world?  We sent out packages for our first ever cultural exchange, hosted by Little Red Farm, a couple of weeks ago.  We are in group 9 along with … Continue reading →

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