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Christmas Symbols Lesson
Dec 9, 2016 Decorating Christmas Family Tree Cards Act out a nativity play, make edible Christmas trees for family members, sing a Christmas carol, and more! This is part 2 of a 2 part hands-on Christmas unit study. My lessons are geared toward 2nd-3rd grade level children and their siblings. Our class meets each…
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North Africa Lesson
Dec 9, 2016 Children carved their names in hieroglyphics in clay to make cartouches. This is part 1 of a 4 part hands-on unit study on Africa. This week’s focus is North Africa. Dramatize the mummification process, carve clay cartouches, eat a Tuareg-style meal, make Moroccan Khobz, hold a Moroccan Berber fantasia and more!…
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Westward Expansion & Roads to Freedom Lesson Plans for 8th Grade American History
Nov 27, 2016 Manifest Destiny Need some help with your American History lessons? Take a peek at my lesson plans and ideas. 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…
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Thanksgiving Feast, Children’s Play, & Authentic Recipes
Nov 15, 2016 Our Thanksgiving Presentation This is the end of the unit activity for a 4 week hands-on unit on Early American Settlers. Eat a feast (complete with authentic dishes), perform a fun Thanksgiving play, and sing a Psalm just as the Pilgrims did. Even if you’re not looking for a Thanksgiving performance,…
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Inventions and Rube Goldberg Machines Lesson
Sep 8, 2016 This is part 6 of a 6 part hands-on unit on inventions and simple machines. Work in groups to devise a confetti launcher and a Rube Goldberg machine that makes the simple task of squirting toothpaste onto a toothbrush as complex and fun as possible! My lessons are geared toward 3rd-4th…
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Delaware Lesson and Classroom Resources
Jun 3, 2016 Winterthur Museum, Garden, & Library Photo Credit: http://www.hagley.lib.de.us/index.html Are you looking for fun worksheets, books, video clips, and activity ideas for teaching and/or learning about Delaware? Included are links to our favorite worksheets and lapbook pages, book suggestions for children, points of interest, and YouTube video clips — all related to…
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West Virginia Lesson and Classroom Resources
Jun 3, 2016 Image credit of the New River Gorge Bridge: http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/united-states/west-virginia-guide/ Are you looking for fun worksheets, books, and activity ideas for teaching and/or learning about West Virginia? Included are links to wonderful worksheets, book suggestions for children, YouTube videos, and more — all related to the state of West Virginia! Whether you’re…
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Kentucky Lesson and Classroom Resources
Jun 3, 2016 Kentucky Derby image credit: http://www.kentuckyderby.com/ Are you looking for fun worksheets, books, and activity ideas for teaching and/or learning about Kentucky? Included are links to wonderful worksheets, book suggestions for children, YouTube videos, and more — all related to the state of Kentucky! Whether you’re a school teacher, homeschooling parent, involved…
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Maryland Lesson and Classroom Resources
Jun 2, 2016 Ocean City, MD Are you looking for fun children’s books, printable worksheets and lapbook pages, and YouTube video clips for teaching and/or learning about Maryland? Whether you’re a school teacher, homeschooling parent, involved parent, librarian, lifelong learner, or a student searching for ideas and books on Maryland, look no further! This…
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My Homeschool Math Curriculum, Games, and Books
Jun 2, 2016 Image credit: http://www.topnews.in%2fusa%2finnovative-teaching-tools-aid-visually-impaired-students-learn-math-23913/RK=0/RS=FMzpwPUGNZYSB88z8KDYx4SsIas- Take a peek into our homeschool room! Many days my children B-E-G to do math! Why?!? We combine workbooks with lots of fun math games, toys, and picture books! I have searched through countless curricula & activities to find the best fit for my children, and I want…