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We’re excited to introduce parenting OC’s newest contributor, Adriene Madden with the Little Red Schoolhouse! OC mother of four, Adriene began her journey homeschooling her own children in her backyard barn that she converted into her “Little Red Schoolhouse”. Eight years ago, she decided to open her doors to children pre-K- fifth grade, to create adventures in learning through hands-on experiences in language arts and writing. Mrs. Madden incorporates several different mediums, such as working with her animals in her backyard mini-farm, gardening, baking, and crafting to create memorable thematic lessons! You will be able to see her original content here including fun, multi-sensory projects that are easy for busy mom’s like you!

To learn more about classes and view Mrs. Madden’s “free” thematic mini-lessons, visit her website www.adventuresintheschoolhouse.com

Come join our adventure!

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Beautiful Martin Luther King Jr. Craft!

January 19, 2021 Leave a Comment

Crafts with The Little Red Schoolhouse Webpage

Craft Supplies Pencil Tape or Glue Sharpie Scissors Different colors of construction paper Instructions Step 1: Draw a cloud on white construction paper and cut it out. Step 2: Write “I Have A Dream” on the cloud. Step 3: Cut out long strips of colored construction paper, about 1 inch wide. Step 4: Write down […]

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“O” is for Octopus

August 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

Craft Supplies Colored construction paper or painted paper plate in a color of your choosing. Colored construction paper or crepe paper streamers Scissors Glue Googly eyes, or make eyes with white paper and black ink Cheerios, Apple Jacks or circular stickers for suction cups Instructions Step 1: Get a colored paper plate or paint a […]

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Puffy Paint Starfish Craft

August 7, 2020 Leave a Comment

Craft Supplies Cardboard, or cereal box Scissors Glue Shaving cream Paint, variety of colors Paint brush Sand or Pastina pasta Instructions Step 1: Trace a sea star with five rays onto a piece of cardboard or cereal box. Step 2: Cut the sea star out. Step 3: Put equal parts shaving cream and glue into […]

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“The Rainbow Fish” — Adventures in the Schoolhouse

July 17, 2020 Leave a Comment

Keep the summer fun going with your little ones and enjoy The Little Red Schoolhouse’s read-aloud of Marcus Pfister’s “The Rainbow Fish”! Follow along as Ms. Madden reads the classic children’s story, then follow it up with her mini lesson and make your very own rainbow fish! Craft Supplies Blue construction paper Colored tissue paper […]

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Betsy Ross: Flag-Making

July 3, 2020 Leave a Comment

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We are counting down the days to the 4th of July! The Little Red Schoolhouse has created an ADORABLE Betsy Ross cross-curricular lesson in History, Language Arts, and writing to keep your kids busy and avoid the COVID/Summer slide in learning! Your little patriots will love this craft, as we hone our seamstress fine motor […]

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Henri Matisse: Drawing w/Scissors

June 15, 2020 Leave a Comment

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Drawing w/Scissors Supplies Large with Construction Paper Bright colored construction paper (variety) Scissors Glue Instructions Step 1: Large white construction paper for background Step 2: Cut colored construction paper in shapes Step 3: Fold colored pieces of construction paper in half and cut shapes (on the folded side of paper) cut stars, hearts, circles, coral […]

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Georgia O’Keeffe Inspired Flowers

May 29, 2020 Leave a Comment

Learn to make your own DIY Georgia OKeeffe inspired flowers

In the Little Red Schoolhouse, we make learning fun, and today we are making Georgia O’Keeffe inspired flowers out of coffee filters to tie in with our Georgia O’Keeffe artist study! To download our artist study, visit us at www.adventuresintheschoolhouse.com under “Explore Categories” click on “Georgia O’Keeffe.” Paper Flower Supplies: Coffee Filters or tissue paper […]

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