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Category: school

  • On Alexander Hamilton

    My 10 yo returned to 5th grade in our local elementary school last week after a year and a half of homeschooling. They were on the American Revolution unit in…


  • On the American Revolution

    Learning about the American Revolution in home school today Asked the 10 y.o. to get her history book and she pulled out Hamilton the Musical instead! I love this kid  ❤️…


  • On How to Mess with Substitutes

    My 12 yo daughter had a substitute today. Substitute: What’s your name? Girl: Hannah. Substitute: Hannah. Ok. Thanks. And you? Girl: Emily. Substitute: Hi Emily. And next to you? What’s…


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