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An evening of sitting around with her imaginative children led a Vancouver Island mother to write a book and bring it to life on her family farm with the help of her husband. Rina and Jeff Puska, owners of Itty Bitty Acres in the Yellow Point area north of Ladysmith, have created an interactive experience to pair with an original children’s book of the same name. “We wanted a place where people could just put their phones down and have this magical experience where they can see there is a children’s book and there is the character,” Jeff said. “It’s...

Looking for a fun and hands-on farm activity? Check out this sorting colors activity with a fun farm theme. Use these On the Farm Color Sorting Mats  to keep your toddler, preschool, pre-k and kindergarten students engaged and learning at the same time. Simply print farm printables for this coloru sorting activities. Color Sorting Mats These color sorting […] The post FREE Printable On the Farm Color Sorting Mats Activity for Preschool appeared first on 123 Homeschool 4 Me.

Our experience with SpaceX Starlink satellite internet in Northern Ontario – high speed internet for rural, off grid, and desolate locations. How long we waited, installation, start up cost, tips, and much more. What is Starlink? Starlink is the name of a satellite network founded by Ellon Musk, from the private spaceflight company SpaceX, to provide low-cost internet to remote locations. The internet service is high speed, low latency, broadband internet (connecting to 60 satellites in 2019, with permission to fly 12,000 in 2021).   The company has reached the end of their BETA testing service and therefore it is...

Raising Arrows Graphic Design Beginners Class Perfect for Homeschoolers! This year, my middle schooler is taking the Graphic Design class from Techie Homeschool Mom. This review shares why I believe this class is a great way to introduce your techie kids to a useful skill! I have a 12 year old who is gifted in all things computers. His older brother (who now works in the tech industry) also had this gift, and something I realized from parenting him is that you have to harness, hone, and guide those aptitudes so your techie kids don’t just play games all day...

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure statement for more information. Homeschooling- what counts? It can be tricky to know what counts when you’re homeschooling, and how to count it. In this episode, the sisters break down how to figure out what counts, and what you actually need to be doing each year. Cait and Kara also share resources for making sure your kiddos are staying on track if you think they may return to traditional school, and how it differs if you plan to homeschool long-term. Take The Homeschool Sisters Quiz Are you a Cait or...