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July 2021

A Morning With Sir Thaddeus Toad

This little fellow spent the morning sitting outside our side door. He very kindly let the children express their excitement without seeming the least bit disturbed. We have dubbed him Thaddeus. Sir Thaddeus Toad, Esq. to be exact. I can tell by his looks that he is of the intellectual sort. If you zoom in, you can see he has a slightly annoyed look. I’m quite sure it has no connection with the…

I is for Impressionism is here!

Help your child develop a lifelong love of art while learning their ABCs. Inspire your mini-Monet with 26 iconic Impressionist masterpieces to combine artistic exploration with learning the alphabet. The soothing images and color palette help settle wiggly learners, making it perfect for bedtime or anytime. Enjoy a free downloadable set of corresponding ABC cards with your purchase…

Welcome!

  Welcome Readers, Writers, and Moms! It’s great to have you come by for a visit. I hope you’ll feel nice and cozy here in my little nook on the internet. Who am I? My name is Nicol Valentin and I’m a homeschooling writer mom of 10. I’ve been teaching kids how to write for 25 years and writing my own stories and online articles for the…