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Falling into a Homeschool Routine: Our Fall in Review

December 29, 2017 By Dani Wagner Leave a Comment

As we enjoy this wonderful holiday season with family, I am also taking the time to look back on the first half of our year, our routines, successes and failures, and where we'd like to go in 2018. Our Fall homeschool term started off without a hitch and we truly have found our groove. There are definitely a few things I'd like to change, but I've also found a ton of great resources and tools that are perfect for any homeschool or preschool. With five little ones, all at various ages and … [Read more...]

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Niagara Falls: Lessons & Activities

November 24, 2017 By Dani Wagner 6 Comments

Niagara Falls: Lessons & Activities - LiveLoveLearnGracefully

Why Hello There! After a fun little getaway to Niagara Falls last week I just had to share this. You know you are a teacher/ homeschool mom when you plan a week's worth of lessons as you are walking around, exploring a new place on vacation. Unfortunately the girls aren't quite old enough for these lessons, but I truly can't wait until they are! Niagara Falls These lessons can be adapted for kids ages 7 and up. They will walk your family through the history of Niagara Falls, the geological … [Read more...]

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The Great Trouble: Project Ideas, Vocabulary, Writing Prompts and More

October 27, 2017 By Dani Wagner 2 Comments

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Welcome back to Live Love Learn Gracefully and another Literature Unit. This is a complete unit of study for The Great Trouble by Deborah Hopkinson. This unit is packed full of ideas that will expose your kids to pieces of World History, projects, Science concepts, Literature, and more.   The Great Trouble The Great Trouble is a fantastic novel steeped in history about London, the Blue Death, and the great Dr. John Snow. You will fall in love with Eel, the community of London, and … [Read more...]

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The Dandelion Seed: Nature Walk and Book Series

May 19, 2017 By Dani Wagner Leave a Comment

The Dandelion Seed: A nature walk and book pairing series

Welcome back to another post in the Nature Walk and Book Pairing Series. My hope is that you'll find fun ways to connect the books you read with nature. The Dandelion Seed by Joseph Anthony couldn't be a better choice for this series. This beautifully illustrated book shows the life cycle of a Dandelion. There is so much you can talk about, explore, and see with just this one book and in all four seasons! Activities for The Dandelion Seed:  Fall: Take a walk and observe what is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Nature, Preschool Tagged With: activities, homeschool, life cycle of a plant, nature walk, outdoors, picture books, preschool, Science, seasons, STEM

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I am a SAHM mom with three active little girls all under the age of three. I love reading, teaching, being outdoors, my faith, and family. I support moms in every aspect of their journey through motherhood whether it be hospital stays and surgeries, moms of multiples, homeschooling, or just trying to make it through the day! Read More…

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