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Kara is the editor of Simple Kids and a confirmed believer that "less is more" - especially when it comes to childhood. She balances life as a mother of three with writing and homeschooling.

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Weather Activities for Kids: Rain or Shine

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Written by Simple Kids editor Kara Fleck At this time of year, the weather seems to change almost daily. This fluctuation makes weather watching especially fun. Every day there is something new to discover! Observing the Weather As long as the conditions are safe to be outside, the kids and I try to be outdoors [...]

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Living History Museums: Going Beyond Textbooks

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Written by Kara Fleck, editor of Simple Kids. Would it surprise you to learn that my family and I are time travelers? It is true!  Our mini-van recently became our personal time machine when we visited one of our favorite local living history museums, Conner Prairie. Living history museums are a way to interact with [...]

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