Home School Resources

Here I will gather home school links I have found. Even if it may not be the grade your looking for, I have found I can get ideas and implement my teaching by incorporating some of the ideas found on blogs. Most of these blogs are teacher owned and trust me, it has been so helpful! #Free Printables

123rf.com  Free stock images and fonts

Canva

Chaneys On The Move Grades K-3  Language Arts, Life Skills, Math, Science, Social Studies

Cognitive Cardio Math

Fall 2025. Currently under construction....

Here we are in 2025. Where did time go? A lot has happened but I honestly forgotten about the blog until I stumbled upon it in some notes. Life has taken a turn in the years since I started the blog. Honestly I think when my computer died and I went to using a ipad and a phone and with that life kept going on, I just forgot about it. Some say you go around the block. Not only did I go around the block but I feel like I built a village in the process. No need to dwell or repeat in writing what I have gone through, let's just say I am older and drink more coffee to stay sane.

I read what parents are going through, I myself have endured some of the changes because of the pandemic. First, schooling at home. Not bad for me because my grandson was in fifth grade when we started and is currently going into 8th grade. I am sure if he were in high school I would not be saying that. Hats off to those parents and students! 

With a different computer now, a Linux, and compared to being a former Windows user, this is a learning curve! I am constantly saving links and realized Google is my friend, or YouTube when I cannot find a Linux answer. So instead of saving notes on paper or on Facebook, for one reason or another, let's get back to the blog. Let me utilize the blog and keep it all here. Whether it will be DIY projects, recipes, links for Special Education notes, whatever it may be. This is where I will put it. So on this cold and rainy day, this is how I will spend it. A complete revamp of the old blog and here is to starting a new blog. Join me along this adventure and see how it comes along! You may see a whole new layout, who knows, because I have so many things to put here. This is mainly for me to refer to but if it helps it just one person, I am good with that!

Mexi Chicken Casserole Recipe

This recipe can be Gluten Free if you use Organic where possible

Mexi Chicken Casserole

Ingredients 
• 3 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or approximately 4 cloves minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/3 of a large green pepper, diced
• 1.5 cups white long grain rice (not instant)
• 2.75 cups water

• 3 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
• 1 cup of corn (frozen or canned)
• 1.5 cups of shredded marble cheese (divided in half)
• 2/3 cup crushed corn tortilla chips (divided in half)
• 1.5 cups of your favorite salsa
• Optional: sour cream, green onions, or guacamole 

Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine water, rice, green pepper, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, sea salt, garlic, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and cayenne. Stir well. Cook according to the instructions indicated on the rice package.
3. In the meantime, cut chicken thighs into cubed pieces and fry over medium heat until fully cooked.
4. In a bowl, mix together: all of the ingredients, use only 1/2 the total amount of cheese and corn chips 

(3/4 cup of cheese, and 1/3 cup of crushed corn chips).
5. Spread mixture evenly in a 9 x 14" casserole dish.
6. Top the mixture with the remaining 3/4 cup of cheese, then 1/3 cup of crushed corn chips.
7. Cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes. Then, broil for 5 minutes.
8. Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes, then serve.
9. Top with your choice of sour cream, guacamole, and/or freshly sliced green onions.
10. Enjoy!

Family sized - Serves 6 large portions
To make this recipe even more exciting, try homemade corn tortilla chips, or homemade salsa and guacamole!

This recipe was originally created by Ilissa, however, her blog is no longer up but I still want to give her credit for sharing this with others.