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October's Color and Light Kiwi Crate in Review
Homeschool & EDU Rebecca Grabill Homeschool & EDU Rebecca Grabill

October's Color and Light Kiwi Crate in Review

Our second Kiwi Crate proved almost as much fun as the first. I say almost because the first crate had such "playtime" value, while the second was very much scientific exploration and experimentation. Great value, of course, but let's be realistic, nothing is quite as fun as making a real working stethoscope.

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Our First Kiwi Crate in September: Did We Love It?
Homeschool & EDU Rebecca Grabill Homeschool & EDU Rebecca Grabill

Our First Kiwi Crate in September: Did We Love It?

This is our first year working with a partner public school for a few fun educational extras. My favorite addition? The subscription boxes! Sure, foreign language is fun, and art (things the older kiddos are doing through the school), but what's better than your own personal activity kit, new every month? I have a thing for subscription boxes, I'll admit.

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