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Allie Whalen
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Allie
Oct 1, 20215 min read
Staying Active with Kids
Running, hiking, biking, and HIIT workouts at home! There are so many ways to stay active and fit while you have young kids at home.
Allie
Feb 7, 20212 min read
You're the Chopsticks to My Sushi, Valentine!
Sushi-themed Valentines that you can print at home! Great for kids, parties, candy-free schools, and even your significant other!
Allie
Oct 27, 20202 min read
Halloween Pumpkin Craft
Follow along step-by-step for a simple pumpkin craft that is perfect for all ages! You only need a few supplies to make these cute pumpkins!
Allie
Aug 11, 20204 min read
Terrific Tessellating Brownies
Teach geometry in a fun & engaging way with a baking lesson. Create tessellations to learn about polygons & find extension activities, too!
Allie
Jul 23, 20207 min read
Homeschooling in Okinawa & Overseas
Find the answers to common questions about homeschooling overseas. Get help with questions about curriculum, testing, records, & community.
Allie
Jul 18, 20203 min read
Cooking With Kids - Homemade Pop Tarts
Step-by-step guide to making homemade pop tarts. A fun and easy way to get in the kitchen and cook with kids! It's the perfect treat.
Allie
May 20, 20205 min read
Memorial Day Craft & Lesson Plan
Remember Memorial Day with special books perfect for kids & adults. Craft a red poppy to remember the fallen.
Allie
Apr 2, 20206 min read
Intro To Homeschooling
Encouragement for the homeschooling journey, especially if you're new to teaching your kids. Manage the time each day and have fun!
Allie
Mar 12, 20204 min read
A How-To: Book Club for Kids
One of my favorite parts about homeschooling my kids are the books we get to enjoy together! We love reading chapter books aloud and...
Allie
Jul 23, 20193 min read
Connecting Kids With Nature
One of my favorite things to do with my kids has always been to just take a walk and see what we can see. I've never been the type to...
Allie
Jun 25, 20194 min read
Learning to Protect What You Love
"People protect what they love." Jacques Cousteau These are simple and profound words from a man that fell in love with the sea as a boy...
Allie
Jun 17, 20193 min read
Is Homeschooling a Good Fit for Your Family?
We knew we wanted to homeschool our kids before our eldest daughter turned 2 but it hasn't always been an easy decision. And it's not...
Allie
Jun 17, 20194 min read
2018/2019 School Year Recap
Our school year got off to a slow start after a BIG move from Oceanside, CA to Okinawa, Japan during the summer of 2018. This was the...
Allie
Jun 17, 20193 min read
7 Reasons Why We Summer School
By the time the middle of June rolls around we are usually foaming at the bit to have a lazy summer after a full year of learning...
Allie
Jun 14, 20192 min read
Summer Reading
One of my favorite seasonal changes is when school winds down in the summer and it leads into lazy days of reading. You can finally read...
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