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Third Grade – Goals, Planning, and Real Expectations

  • Education & Homeschooling
spots March 22, 2015

Setting up realistic goals for our first year of homeschooling wasn’t easy.

I was overwhelmed with information at first. I had read blog after blog looking for advice, structure, and plans. The entire summer before our third-grade year I researched, looked at curriculum, read blogs, took notes… Continue reading →

Road Map to Third Grade

  • Education & Homeschooling
spots March 22, 2015

When you’re mapping a route to anywhere there’s one rule:

Start at the very beginning…
The best advice is always found in a musical somewhere – thanks Julie Andrews.

Really though, just pick a place to start. Continue reading →

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DIY Projects 1 – Steampunk Computer Desk

Posted on March 24, 2016February 23, 2018 by Garrett LaFrance

When you’re on the hunt for a new computer desk there are many options to choose from; but what if your style is a bit more eclectic, and you are looking for something that isn’t only functional but is also ergonomic and truly unique – Well, you may have just found yourself […]

Posted in DIY ProjectsTagged Computer, Computer Desk, Desk, DIY, Ergonomics, glafrance, Steampunk, Tinker Truck, U'eeLeave a comment

Maine Escape DAY 1.0 – Arrival

Posted on December 4, 2016December 8, 2016 by Garrett LaFrance

DAY 1.0 – Arrival PREVIOUSLY – Maine Escape We’ve spent 5 months planning out the Maine Escape renovation (DAY 0.0 – 0.9) and we’ve traveled across the country to finally see for ourselves the property we’ve been working on all this time.

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U’ee (the Tinker Truck) Transforming Space Day 3

Posted on August 22, 2015August 31, 2015 by Garrett LaFrance

DAY 3 – The Tinker Truck Transformation I get to work completing the layout of the truck and rigging the milk crate rack & rolling carts to be easily removable for access for the driver side wall:

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U’ee (the Tinker Truck) Adventures Day 1

Posted on August 15, 2015November 27, 2016 by Garrett LaFrance

DAY 01 – The Tinker Truck Needs Has a Plan The first day of the Tinker Truck build out was all about taking stock and planning how to fit my workshop of tools into one confined space. Here’s a quick tour of my workshop.

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Grade 3 : Spelling & Vocabulary Materials

Posted on August 11, 2015August 26, 2015 by spots

These sheets are created and organized by grade level for easy planning. Print out a new list each week for your child and pair it with our two-page assignment worksheet. Review the words together discussing the pronunciation, definition, syllables, etc. and then have your child complete 3 of the 5 assignments listed on the sheet.

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