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Gingerbread Man Lesson for Kindergarten
Dec 11, 2014 Gingerbread Man Image Credit: http://playgroupsandplaydates.blogspot.com/2010/11/gingerbread-man-playdate.html Ready for a fun kindergarten literature lesson on The Gingerbread Man? Compare and contrast two versions of the story, decorate gingerbread cookies, create character finger puppets to re-tell the story, and more in this fun literature lesson or “play date” activity! I created this lesson to…
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Attributes of God Lesson for Young Children
Dec 11, 2014 Are you wondering how to teach your preschooler or young child about God and His character? Use this fun, hands-on lesson or “play date” activity to explore who God is and what He is like! I created this “lesson” to do as a two hour “play date” with my young children…
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Zimbabwe Victoria Falls, Ndebele Bracelets, & Sadza
December 10, 2014Victoria Falls (Mosi oa Tunya) | SourceLunar Rainbow at Victoria Falls | Source Want to know more about Zimbabwe? Are you a lover of travel, geography teacher, homeschooling or involved parent, student, or life-long learner? In an effort to make world geography more meaningful and memorable, I’ve compiled all you will need…
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Wales Llanfair PG, Leeks and Daffodils, & Welsh Cakes
December 10, 2014Caernarfon Castle | Source Want to know more about Wales? Are you a lover of travel, geography teacher, homeschooling or involved parent, student, or life-long learner? In an effort to make world geography more meaningful and memorable, I’ve compiled all you will need to locate Wales on a map, cook an Welsh…
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Luxembourg Pretzel Sunday, Adolphe Bridge, & Plum Tarts
December 10, 2014Source Want to know more about Luxembourg? Are you a lover of travel, geography teacher, homeschooling or involved parent, student, or life-long learner? In an effort to make world geography more meaningful and memorable, I’ve compiled all you will need to locate Luxembourg on a map, cook a Luxembourgian meal, watch YouTube…
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Nigeria Noks, Adire Tie-dye, & Groundnut Stew
Dec 6, 2014 Zuma Rock Image Credit: http://allnewworldbeauty.blogspot.com/2011/04/zuma-rock.html Do you want to know more about Nigeria? Are you a lover of travel, geography teacher, homeschooling or involved parent, student, or life-long learner? In an effort to make world geography more meaningful and memorable, I’ve compiled all you will need to locate Nigeria on a…
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Singapore Fountain of Wealth, Merlion, & Chili Crab
December 4, 2014Source Want to know more about Singapore? Are you a lover of travel, geography teacher, homeschooling or involved parent, student, or life-long learner? In an effort to make world geography more meaningful and memorable, I’ve compiled all you will need to locate Singapore on a map, cook a Singaporean meal, watch YouTube…
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Illusion & Deception Lesson
November 19, 2014Image credit: http://www.havefunproductions.com/magician.html Use this fun, hands-on lesson or “play date” activity to explore deception and illusions in art, magic tricks, literature, and more! I created this “lesson” to do as a two hour “play date” with my young children and some of their friends. Use this fun lesson with your class,…
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Leonardo da Vinci Presentations, Meal, & Field Trip
Nov 18, 2014 This is the culminating project following a unit study on Leonardo da Vinci: The Artist, Scientist, & Inventor. Children will present on Leonardo da Vinci’s works of art and inventions and then will enjoy an Italian meal together. Also included is our field trip for this unit. These lessons are geared…
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Ladybug Crafts for Kids
November 18, 2014Ladybug | Source Do you have a young child like mine who loves ladybugs? Create easy and adorable ladybug crafts and edible ladybugs, read these delightful ladybug books, watch the short ladybug video clips, and assemble ladybug lapbooks and worksheets during this fun hands-on preschool lesson on ladybugs. I collected these ideas…