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Who Was President James Buchanan
January 15, 2015James Buchanan image credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/glen-art/6280206407/ Looking for great YouTube video clips, books, and free worksheets and lapbooks for teaching and/or learning about President James Buchanan? Here you will find my favorite picks we used while studying the individual Presidents of the United States. James Buchanan by George Healy | Source Just the…
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American Revolution Presentations and Field Trip Ideas
Jan 10, 2015 Presentation on George Washington This is the culminating activity we did after a 6 part hands-on unit on the American Revolution. We had a colonial-themed dinner and the children each dressed up as a famous person from the American Revolution time period and presented on him/her. My lessons are geared toward…
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Astronomy Presentations and Field Trip Ideas
Jan 10, 2015 Report on Jupiter This is the culminating activity we did after a 4 part hands-on unit on astronomy. We held a star-gazing party and dinner. The children each presented on an assigned planet and they sang the astronomy songs we’ve been learning during our unit. We ate an astronomy-themed dinner and…
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Industrial Revolution Lesson Plans for 8th Grade American History
Jan 8, 2015 Clermont Need some help with your American History lessons? Take a peek at my lesson plans and ideas. My first year teaching I was dying to see other teachers’ plan books, but most of them were either blank or didn’t seem suitable for our students (“high-risk” with poor reading skills). After…
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Visit Louisiana Now Louisiana for Teachers & Travelers
Jan 3, 2015 Are you looking for fun worksheets, books, video clips, and activity ideas for teaching and/or learning about Louisiana? Included are links to wonderful worksheets, book suggestions for children, YouTube videos, DVD and CD recommendations, and more — all related to the state of Louisiana! Whether you’re a school teacher, homeschooling parent,…
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Training Your Child to Sit in Church
Dec 18, 2014 How I Train My Children to Sit in Church My children sit in church with us each Sunday. They sing and pray with us and listen to the sermon. Many families have asked, “How in the world do you do that?” That’s why I’m writing this. Let me clarify that I…
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How to Start a Homeschool Co-op
Dec 17, 2014 Image credit: http://connectionshomeschool.com/ Having homeschool co-op each week is what keeps us homeschooling. It’s the highlight of the homeschool week and one of the best investments of my time! My kids look forward to this every week and we have created so many great memories together! There are many ways to…
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Creative Activities to Do with Your Toddler or Preschooler
December 17, 2014Image credit: http://www.brillbaby.com/teaching-baby/math/the-flash-method.php Are you looking for educational activities you can do with your babies, toddlers, and preschoolers? We all want the smartest and the happiest children and grandchildren possible. Below you will find some practical suggestions that I have used with my children from their earliest ages to attain this goal.…
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Creative Activities to Do with Your Baby
December 16, 2014Image credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mallmoiselsan/6144373408/ Are you looking for educational activities you can do with your babies, toddlers, and preschoolers? We all want the smartest and the happiest children and grandchildren possible. Below you will find some practical suggestions that I have used with my children from their earliest ages to attain this goal.…
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Creative Activities to Do with Your Baby or Toddler
December 16, 2014Image credit: http://www.babyzone.com/baby/baby-week-by-week/week-35-baby_65882 Are you looking for educational activities you can do with your babies, toddlers, and preschoolers? We all want the smartest and the happiest children and grandchildren possible. Below you will find some practical suggestions that I have used with my children from their earliest ages to attain this goal.…