June LEGO Challenges

June LEGO Challenges

Can you believe it’s almost summer? I think most of us sheltered in place for most of the spring. Chances are, your kids are out of school (or virtual school). If so, it’s a good time to roll out some LEGO challenges. (Although, is there a bad time to issue LEGO challenges?). I know the month is underway, but you still have time to complete these 25 June LEGO challenges.

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When Adoption is not Forever

Recently I was shocked to read this headline, “YouTuber Myka Stauffer under fire for ‘rehoming’ adopted son.” I’ve heard of Myka and have watched a few of her videos chronicling her adoption journey. As another adoptive mom, I am always interested in seeing how children unite with their “forever families.” Unfortunately in this situation, we see that there are times when adoption is not forever.

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Homeschool Phonics Curriculum Review

If you’re a homeschooling mom, I’m sure that you are already looking at curriculum for next year. Knowing that some of you may be in the market for phonics curriculum, I wanted to give a review of the six programs that we have used. Yes, we actually have used six different programs. I admit to being a curriculum junkie, and I do have eight kids that learn differently. Laugh at me if you’d like, while you read my homeschool phonics curriculum review.

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