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George Washington, Battle of Trenton, & Betsy Ross Lesson
Dec 10, 2015 This is part 4 of a 6 part hands-on unit study on the American War for Independence. Make powder horns, cook hasty pudding, reenact the crossing of the Delaware and Battle of Trenton, paint the first American flag, and more! My lessons are geared toward 2nd-3rd grade level children and their…
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Rocky Mountain States Lesson
Dec 10, 2015 Some of the photos on this page were taken by one of the mothers in our co-op class who operates Michelle Harrison Photography. This is part 5 of a 9 part hands-on unit study on the 50 States. Ready to cook & eat Cowboy Stew, paint a mountain landscape scene, compete…
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Southwest States Lesson
Dec 10, 2015 Learning about cacti of the Southwest States This is part 8 of a 9 part hands-on unit study on the 50 States. Celebrate a fiesta, compete in an Oklahoma Land Run, play Texas rodeo games, create a Sonora desert diorama, and more! My lessons are geared toward 4th-5th grade level children…
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Beginning of American Colonial Period Outline
December 10, 2015Captain and Explorer John Smith | Source How I Used This American History Review Outline This is part of a series of outlines I used with my 8th grade U.S. History class the week before they took the state standardized exam. I did not have my students take formal notes in this…
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Homeschool Kindergarten Essentials
Dec 9, 2015 Are you considering homeschooling your kindergarten age child or are you already homeschooling and are looking for ideas? I have graduated 3 of my children from “Kindergarten Homeschool” and am currently homeschooling kindergarten with my 4th child. Below you will find my practical tips for your first year of homeschooling kindergarten.…
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How to Homeschool Multiple Ages
December 9, 2015 Are you homeschooling or considering homeschooling more than one child? Below you will find our daily homeschool schedule for 3 different stages: when I only had preschoolers (ages 4 and under), when I only had 1 child who could work independently and 4 who couldn’t, and our current homeschool schedule that…
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50 States Projects
December 9, 2015Image credit: http://almostunschoolers.blogspot.com/2010/04/unscrambled-united-states-geography-fun.html This is the end of the unit project following a 9 part hands-on unit study on the 50 States. Perform a play about the fifty states while enjoying a dinner that features regional foods from across the United States. Links to great regional recipes and regional cookbooks are provided.…
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East and South Africa Lesson
Dec 3, 2015 This is part 4 of a 4 part hands-on unit study on Africa. Enjoy an Ethiopian-style feast, create Zulu shields, make Masai necklaces and attempt Masai-style spear throwing, and more! My lessons are geared toward 4th-5th grade level children and their siblings. These are lessons I created to do with a…
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Sculpting for Young Children
Nov 20, 2015 Alexander Calder-inspired standing mobile Do you have a young aspiring artist or are you looking for fun craft ideas for your children or classroom? Examine works by Leonardo da Vinci, Alexander Calder, Henry Moore, and others and the recreate their works through soap carvings, pizza dough sculpting, mobile making, and more!…
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Escape to Hawaii
Nov 7, 2015 Image credit: http://www.villadeayora.com/blog/the-island-of-hawaii-paradise-surf/ Hawaii for Teachers & Travelers Aloha! Are you looking for scenic video clips, fun worksheets, and entertaining children’s books for escaping to Hawaii? Included are links to wonderful YouTube videos, worksheets, book suggestions for children, and more — all related to the state of Hawaii! Whether you’re dreaming…