Create Your Own LEGO Minifigures Printables: For Boys & Girls

Several months ago, I created a simple Create Your Own Minifigure printable.

He (or she) was such a simple little success.

My own little boy made tons of them.  

Our co-op class LEGO students made them.

People emailed me telling me thank you for this one little printable.

Now, I've expanded this printable.   I have created two sets of Create Your Own Minifigure printables: one for girls and one for boys.

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The Best of Homegrown Learners ~ 2012

2012 was a year of a lot of learning, for both my children and myself.

As my children learned new things in school, I learned alongside them.

I also learned more than I ever thought I would know about blogging, creating printables, and writing unit studies.    

My blogging gained real focus in 2012.  I know I love to write about the activities we do in our homeschool.  My passion is education and learning.   I want to share this passion with my readers.  I've also been immensely blessed by some amazing bloggers who have their own awesome ideas to share.

Let's review the Best of 2012, and if you missed something during the year, now is your time to read, download, and enjoy!

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5 Easy Ways to Incorporate Music in 2013

Are you setting goals for your homeschool in 2013?   

How about incorporating more music?   

As a former elementary music teacher, a current piano teacher, and a lover of all things music, I STRONGLY believe in music education.    

Following are 5 ways (many of them free) to incorporate more music in your homeschool in 2013:

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