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  Butterfly Unit for Young Children

  From egg, to caterpillar, to chrysalis to butterfly---the life cycle of the butterfly is a fascinating process. Sharing these beautiful creatures with young children can be a rewarding experience. I've complied story time ideas, butterfly craft proje...

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  ★ Homeschool Quotes ★

  WE LEARN NOT FOR SCHOOL, BUT FOR LIFE.These life-learning, life-affirming quotations will help you find the right words to explain your homeschool lifestyle to skeptics ... or help you take the homeschooling plunge ... or maybe help you remember why ...

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  Ancient Civilizations Lesson Ideas

  One of my favorite time periods of history to study is the ancient civilizations. Since we will be starting the cycle of history back to the beginnings of history again this fall, we wanted to share some of the materials and information we have used ...

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  Volume Worksheets

  I have collected a series of links for volume worksheets for your mathematics class. The worksheets start with the simplest level of counting cubes and increase in complexity through rectangular prisms to cylinders, cones and spheres. 3D shapes pict...

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  Learning Physics, History, and More With Catapults!

  A catapult is a device that flings or hurls an object a long distance, usually with great force. Catapults date back to around 399 BC. and were primarily used for destroying or creating an opening in castle walls or the walls of fortified cities to a...

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  Printable File Folder Games

  File folder games are a fun way to help children learn. This page has a lot of resources for printable file folder games. Many of these are free on the internet and made by other teachers who freely share them with the rest of us. These free printabl...

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  Bees: Preschool Theme Unit

  Bees are such wonderful and helpful creatures. From pollinating flowers to making honey, we could not live without them. Go ahead and explore the world of bees with your child, preschool class, daycare or homeschool co-op. Use these bee ideas as a sc...

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  A Trip Around the World!

  Let's take a journey around the world together, travel to exciting places, meet interesting people, learn about various cultures and their history, taste some delicious meals, listen to ethnic music, view beautiful geographic features, speak a differ...

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  Food Pyramid Coloring Pages

  To help you in teaching your children about healthy eating and healthy foods, I have collected a great selection of food pyramid coloring pages. You'll find food pyramids and the individual foods here to print out and color. I have also included sect...

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  Helping Children Develop Fine Motor Skills

  I'm a former preschool and kindergarten teacher who retired in 2008 to become a "Full-Time Grandma" to my four beautiful grandsons. I'm also passionate about the idea that all parents are their child's first and most important teacher and I strive to...

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  Anatomy Unit Study Materials

  We are learning about the fascinating human body that God created in our homeschool! We use some traditional textbooks, but also like to watch videos, make combination lapbook / notebooks, reading "living books", do hands-on activities, and play game...

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  Islamic Coloring Pages

  Assalamu Alaikum, Having spent six years living in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, it was a refreshing experience to have had the opportunity to view this beautiful culture and religion from a non-Western point of view. I'd like to share some of those views...

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  Alphabet Coloring Pages

  Learning the alphabet is the foundation for learning to read or write. These alphabet coloring pages are great for helping children to recognize and then write their own letters. The worksheets can provide multisensory activities for the children (se...

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  File Folder Math

  File Folder Math is a great way to practice math skills. Whether your child or students find math easy or challenging, Math file folder games can give them the extra practice they need. Many children just need a more hands on approach to help them le...

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  Plants Coloring Pages

  Do you want to learn about different types of plants? Do you like coloring as a hobby? If yes, you are on the right page! You can find different types of plants coloring pages in this page like flower coloring pages, tree coloring pages, algae colori...

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  Under The Ocean Coloring Pages

  I grew up spending several weeks every summer with my grandparents whom lived by the beach. I can't even begin to count the days I spent wandering the beach and waters nearby; there were always treasures to uncover! I remember finding the slick leath...

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  Landform Coloring Pages

  Free printable geography landform coloring pages! Want to learn about different types of landscapes? Do you like coloring as a hobby? You can find different types of landforms coloring pages in this page like mountain coloring pages, hill coloring p...

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  Let's Travel Through Africa!

  Going to Africa on the WWW!! Find out about the many interesting countries, lands, animals, and peoples of Africa is this collection of lesson ideas, lapbook materials, maps, games, links, and more! This will be growing as I find more resources over...

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  Reading File Folder Games

  Learning to read can be hard for some children. Why not help them learn by playing games? This page has reading file folder games game resources. They are great for struggling readers, children that just need a bit more help, hands on learners or spe...

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  Vocabulary Games and Curriculum

  Having a large vocabulary and developing the skills needed to figure out the meanings of new words are important parts of language development. In fact, improving vocabulary is one of the five components that has been found by the National Reading Pa...

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  Playful Ways to Help Children With Reading And Spelling

  Playing word related games provides children an enjoyable way of practicing their reading, spelling, and grammar skills! Children tend to pay better attention and actually learn more when they are doing something they enjoy, so why not try to make ...

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  Roll the Dice Math Games!

  Many homeschooling families find math to be their most difficult subject to teach. Many of us had bad experiences as children learning math. Pages of math facts. Confusing numbers written on the page with no real comprehension and certainly no intere...

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  The Animal Kingdom

  The Animalia Kingdom is one of 6 Kingdoms of organisms. The other 5 kingdoms are: Plantae, Fungi, Protista, Archaea and Bacteria. Like the name suggests, the animalia kingdom is made up of animals! Animals, like the flamingo shown here, have a wide ...

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  Biology Labs, Activities, Videos, and Study Guides About Cells (Photosynthesis, Mitosis, Cell Organelles, and More)

  Biology is the study of living things, including plants, animals, and microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, and protists. During a class in biology, students are usually taught about cells, tissues, organs, organisms, genetics, ecology, animal beh...

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  Free Worksheets for Kids to Practice Writing Their Phone Number

  In our homeschool, we were currently working on Kindergarten concepts, such as memorizing our telephone number. I spent a lot of time online searching for free, printable worksheets for my kids to practice. I didn't get a lot of good search results f...

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  Teaching Word Families

  I'm a homeschooling mom of two boys. One of them has been working on word families, which is the first step to reading after they know their letter sounds. During our studies, I collected many word family lists, games, activities and worksheets. I do...

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  Radical Reptiles & Amazing Amphibians!

  Children love to learn about animals, so, we have been getting to know some of God's amazing creatures from mammals, insects, and birds to reptiles and amphibians!! Most of the websites I have listed offer free materials, lessons, and downloads that...

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  Let's Travel Through Europe!

  There are many interesting countries, people, and languages to explore on the continent of Europe! How are they similar and different? Can you name some of the exciting architecture and art located in the European countries? Have you seen pictures of...

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  Children's Series Books for Kindle, iPad, or Your Favorite eBook Reader

  Young readers love "series books." From The Chronicles of Narnia to the Twilight Saga series, kids love to start with book one and read through an entire series. In the 21st century, more and more kids and their parents are picking up their Kindle, i...

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  Blueberries for Sal Unit Study

  As the sun rises higher in the sky the blueberries start to ripen. Plump, ripe and delicious blueberries are one of my children's favorite berries to pick so when we discovered Robert McClosky's classic tale, Blueberries for Sal, we just had to turn ...

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  Diorama Resources

  Dioramas are a great way to learn about a subject. Dioramas are miniature models that your child makes. Dioramas can be made in shoe boxes, regular boxes, folded paper (make a box or triangle), a paper plate, a display case or any other container tha...

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  Helping Children Develop Gross Motor Skills

  Gross motor skills are very important for young children. Not only do the gross motor activities of crawling and walking give children important independence, but strong gross motor skills allow children to interact comfortably with others on the pla...

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  Visual Discrimination Activities for Children

  Visual discrimination is the ability to recognize details in visual images. It allows people to identify the size, shape or form, color and position of objects and printed material. Visual discrimination skills also enable people to identify likeness...

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  Free Worksheets for Name Writing Practice

  For a young child, learning to write his or her name is an important skill and a major milestone. It means your child can signal his or her ownership of his creations, from a completed craft project to a favorite t-shirt, which is a special ability f...

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  Cheap Homeschooling

  Homeschooling does not have to be expensive. Here is a list of free and cheap homeschooling resources that you can use in your homeschool to help you save money. While there are suggested products that you can buy on some of them, how much you spend ...

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  The Garden Of Eden Coloring Pages

  The world has been created and God has had his day of rest. Life now begins in the Garden of Eden as the world's first couple explores its new domain. Days and nights pass, then weeks, months and possibly years. The garden has become home to Adam an...

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  Sand Dollars and Math on the Beach

  One day at the beach in Costa Rica my daughter and I were digging in the sand making sandcastles when we ran across a live sand dollar. Finding a dead exoskeleton would have been exciting but finding a live sand dollar was unbelievable! We held it i...

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  Learn A Classical Language - Tamil

  Tamil is a classical language spoken by more than 77 million people. Tamil is one of the widely spoken languages in the world. It is an official language of state of Tamil Nadu in India and one of the official languages of Sri Lanka and Singapore and...

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  Frog Lapbook

  Learn about frogs by making a frog lapbook. A lapbook is a great educational tool that is also enjoyable. This page has lots of resources to make a frog lapbook. Need to know how to make a lapbook? Then check out the article How to Make a Lapbook or ...

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  Teaching Children to Write the Alphabet Letters

  I believe good handwriting is an important skill for everyone to have, even in this keyboard and technology world. When children are taught handwriting skills at a young age, they are positioned for a lifetime of legible handwriting since good handwr...

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  Choose a Country Unit Study

  Studying other countries is fun for children. In this day in age with everything getting more global, it is not just fun to study other countries, it's important too. Give your children the edge by studying other countries with them. For more educat...

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  Sorting and classifying activities for kids

  Sorting is a skill your child will use throughout his life. He will use sorting skills anytime he puts away his toys, organizes his clothes, arranges his desk or empties the dishwasher. Recognizing groups of objects that belong together requires logi...

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  Mountain Lions

  Mountain Lions are also known as cougars, panthers or in my native state of Vermont, catamounts. Mountain Lions were believed to have died out in Vermont after the last catamount was shot and killed in Wardsboro in 1875. As homeschoolers we have bee...

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  Science File Folder Games

  Science file folder games are a fun and educational way to teach or supplement science. Some children just need extra practice or some extra help in learning science. Other children just may be better at learning in a hands on manner. While other chi...

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  Noah's Ark Coloring Pages

  Isn't it interesting that even in the absence of Christian influence, many cultures from around the world have reported a time in distant history where there was a massive event of global destruction caused by water? Discover Noah's story through co...

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  Protists: Paramecium, Amoebas, Algae, Diatoms, Euglena, and Others

  Protists are organisms in the kingdom Protista. The Kingdom Protista is a highly diverse kingdom! On this page, I'll tell you a little bit about the characteristics of various protists, as well as show you what they look like in still photos and yout...

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  Life Cycle of the Frog

  Frogs lay eggs in clusters in vernal pools and ponds. The frog eggs hatch into tadpole who breathe through gills until their lungs develop. Gradually the tadpoles develop hind legs and then forelegs at which point they have evolved into froglets. Onc...

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  History of the 20th Century

  It's so much fun to travel through time learning about different peoples, cultures, places, customs, occupations, the arts, and more! Join us in our research of the 20th Century as we tour the last 100 years of the world's history!! We started this ...

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  Little House Lapbook

  The Little House book series is one of the best loved book series ever written. This series is a wonderful educational tool to teach children what life on the prairie was like. While you are reading the Little House series, why not make a lapbook to ...

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  Kids Study Art- Degas

  Learning about the arts is an important part of education, but it is often overlooked. This pages has resources for studying the artist, Degas. Many of Degas' paintings show the beauty of the ballet. He is a fantastic painter for children to study. T...

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  Elementary Math

  Elementary math is so important for to the future of your child/ student. Elementary math is where the child learns the building blocks to higher math. Many children do not learn the skills well and then when they get into higher math, they are confu...

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  Biological Communities - Symbiosis, Niches, and Biomes

  Biology is the study of living things. Ecology is the branch of biology that studies the relationships between organisms and their environments. This biology resource page will focus on ecology and will cover various symbiotic interactions between sp...

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  Let's Travel Through Asia!

  Learning about the gigantic continent of Asia and it's fascinating countries will be so much fun!! We will be studying these countries over the next year. Much will be added - if you have a lens or page that would be useful, please add it in the plex...

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  Let's Travel Through South America!

  The southern part of the "new world"! This unit study will take students, teachers, and parents through a virtual tour of the countries from South America! Find lesson plans, activities, worksheets, lapbook materials, videos, arts & crafts, and more ...

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  Our World of Wonders, The Pyramids of Egypt, Thematic Unit Study

  We know for sure that the Pyramids existed because they're still with us. Rising out of the desert sands, the Pyramids of Egypt stand as a monument to the skill and determination of the Egyptian pharaohs and their ability to get thousands of people t...

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  Menu Planning in Three Easy Steps

  I've done it many times. We return home from Lego Club and it's 4:30. The kids are hungry and my sweet, famished hubby is due home in an hour. I have no idea what I'm making for dinner. It took me a while (I'm a slow learner) but I finally figured o...

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  Butterflies and Moths, Thematic Unit Study

  Some of the best ways for our children to learn is by play and interaction. Teaching them about insects - butterflies and moths - is a fun and exciting way for you to encompass a variety of subjects into your theme. Grammar and vocabulary exercises a...

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  Money File Folder Games

  It was much harder finding money file folder games than I expected, but I did find a few. This page has some links to money file folder games and some resources that you can use to make your own games. A good way to make your own money file folder ga...

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  Rhyming Activities For Young Kids

  Roses are red, violets are blue. I love to rhyme, I hope you do, too! Rhymes are all around us - in books, in commercial jingles and in songs. Rhyming makes language fun. But more than that, rhyming is your child's first exposure to sound segments ...

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  Homeschool Curriculum For Middle School & High School Co-op Classes Or Individuals

  Our homeschool co-op has classes for all age groups, from preschoolers through high schoolers. During the 2011 - 2012 school year, our middle schoolers and high schoolers are taking biology, world geography, Latin roots, photography. philosophy, lite...

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  Learning About Japan

  Next country on our list to learn about through books, is Japan. This is Jasmine's choice. We are finding it of interest in our homeschooling to learn about 1 country at a time. We are having a good time learning using books we are checking out from...

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  Superhero Unit Study: Lesson Ideas that really Pack a Punch!

  Do you live with a little superhero lover? Maybe you are looking for a way to engage the little boy in your house or classroom in some learning fun. Why not create your own Superhero Unit Study? While I created this unit study for my homeschooler, ma...

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  Insect Lapbook

  An insect lapbook is a great way for your children or students to learn about insects. This page has a lot of resources for you to make an insect lapbook. If you are not sure what a lapbook is, then check out this page, How to Make a Lapbook or scrol...

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  Ocean Lapbook

  Studying the ocean and it's creatures is not only educational, but also a lot of fun for children. A wonderful activity to use while studying the ocean is an Ocean Lapbook. Making an Ocean Lapbook is fun and it provides a beautiful keepsake for the c...

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  Cotton - Fashion History Through Textiles Unit Study 3

  In module 3 of the Fashion History Through Textiles unit study you can study the cotton plant. Find out how it grows, how it is harvested and how it is made into cloth. Delve into the history of plantations, slaves and the cotton gin. With informatio...

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  Homeschool Lesson Plans and Planners

  Whether you're a newcomer or a veteran homeschooler, planning and organizing your homeschool curriculum and program for the year can certainly be a challenge. We're here to help! One of our favorite ways to organize lesson plans is with The Full-Yea...

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  Garden Lapbook

  This year my kids and I are going to be growing a garden. I want it to be a very educational activity for them and I thought a garden lapbook might make a good supplement to growing a garden. I have included ideas, resources, printables and books tha...

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  'Five in a Row' Literature-Based Unit Studies: Easy, Inexpensive, Fun!

  As an educator, mother, and homeschooler, I have a rave curriculum review for all you new (and seasoned) homeschoolers out there. Five in a Row is the best, easiest, most fun, and cheapest homeschool curriculum, guaranteed to prevent teacher/student ...

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  Bees and Wasps Thematic Unit Study

  Wasps and bees build houses to protect their young. Some wasp and bee mothers work all alone to build separate nurseries for each of their eggs. A mud-dauber wasp builds small round rooms of the mud she collects from puddles, and lays an egg in each...

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  Native American Lapbook

  Create a Native American Lapbook along with your Native American studies. A lapbook is a very education, but fun addition to any American Indian study. Not sure what a lapbook is??? Then check out my beginner how to lapbook or scroll down to the vide...

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  Arthropods: Insects, Spiders, Scorpions, Shrimp, Crabs, and More

  Arthropods are invertebrate animals that have jointed appendages that can bend, exoskeletons to protect their bodies, and segmented bodies. Insects, spiders, scorpions, mites, centipedes, millipedes, crayfish, lobster, shrimp, crabs, barnacles, and m...

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  Teaching Children How To Write Numbers

  Numbers play an important role in many parts of our lives. I could begin naming some areas in which numbers are critical, but I know that is not necessary, as numbers are all around us. When children start to notice numbers and are learning to recogn...

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  The Plant Kingdom

  What exactly makes a plant a plant? Why are mushrooms not considered plants? What characteristics and adaptations do plants have which allow them to live on land? What are stomata and why do plants have them? What are the purposes of flowers? On thi...

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  Let's Learn about Earthquakes!

  Have you ever felt an earthquake? The first earthquake I ever felt was in Vermont while preparing for a trip to Costa Rica. The next two were incredible 7.0 and 7.2 earthquakes in Costa Rica. The last was a minor 6.1 on the Panamanian boarder. Each o...

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  Mollusks Are Invertebrates

  Squids, Cuttlefish, Octopuses, Snails, Slugs, Clams, Scallops, Naulituses and many other animals are all classified as Mollusks. In fact, the Phylum Molluska is the second largest phyla in the Animalia Kingdom! (Arthopoda is the largest phyla.) On t...

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  Teaching Physical Science To Homeschoolers (or In A Classroom!)

  Physical Science is that branch of science which focuses on non-living things and which usually includes the study of physics, chemistry, astronomy, and sometimes geology and meteorology. In Physical Science, students usually learn about atoms and mo...

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  Earthworms, Christmas Tree Worms, Leeches, and Other Annelids

  Annelids (animals belonging to the Annelid Phylum which is in the Animalia Kingdom) are segmented worms including earthworms, leeches, fireworms, Christmas Tree worms, and many other species. Having segments is one of the primary characteristics tha...

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  Labs, Videos, and Information For High Schoolers Studying Genetics in Biology

  Genetics, which is a branch of biology, is the study of genes and heredity. All living things, including plants, bacteria, and animals, have DNA which they get from their parents. Located on the DNA are genes. It is these genes which determine why va...

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  Sponges Are Simple Animals That Live In The Sea (Or Sometimes In Fresh Water)

  Sponges are simple animals which live in water. Most sponges live in the sea, but a few live in freshwater. Like all animals, sponges are multicellular. That means they have more than one cell. Yet the cells in a sponge are not organized into tissues...

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  Bird Watching Journal

  My little guy just recently started bird watching. Bird watching is one of the projects we chose for him to do in 4-H. He has learned a lot so far. I think it is very good in helping with observation skills and patience. An important part of bird wat...

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  Kids Study Art- Rembrandt

  Rembrandt was a Dutch painter during the 1600's. He is considered one of the greatest painters of all time. Many of his painters were self portraits, portraits of others and Biblical scenes. Study this great painter in your homeschool or classroom. T...

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  Our World of Wonders, The Eiffel Tower, a Thematic Unit Study

  The information on this page has been adapted from various sources, cited in my "references", with the main intention of compiling a thematic unit study for young learners through to older students, but essentially providing a one-stop location for p...

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  The Cnidarians: Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, Hydrozoans, and Corals

  I love watching Jellyfish swim, unless I'm in the water with them! The way jellyfish move through the water is beautiful, almost magical. The bodies of jellyfish are beautiful too, whether clear or brightly colored! Sea Anemones are pretty and inter...

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  God's Wonderful World of Geography!

  Geography is such a necessary subject in our world these days! With the world wide web and the many other rapidly growing technologies available to students and teachers, people must have a firm grip on geographical aspects. Please join our ever grow...

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  Social Studies File Folder Games

  Social studies file folder games are a fun way to learn about history and geography. Kids find games a lot more fun than text books and are willing to sit longer for them. Social studies file folder games are a great way to supplement your social stu...

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  How to Make Your Own Inexpensive Yearbook for a Homeschool Group

  Looking back at a memento of a year with friends is always fun. But how can a homeschool group, with members often on a tight budget for money and time, put together an inexpensive homeschool yearbook that everyone can afford? The answer is: very eas...

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  The Little Red Hen Unit Study

  Once upon a time there was a little red hen and her baby chicks. The mother hen found some grains of wheat and decided to plant them in order to make a loaf of bread to feed her hungry brood. This is the beginning of the familiar tale of the Little R...

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  Autumn Coloring Pages

  Fall is the season of exploration and color! Keep your little ones busy and in the autumn spirit with this awesome selection of coloring pages from around the interwebz. These pages have been roughly separated into several categories for the sake of...

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  Mermaids Unit Study

  Age range: 8 years and over. Mermaids are wonderful imaginary creatures that have inspired stories from many cultures. Children love fantasizing stories about mermaids, so I thought it befitting to create a unit study for this purpose. This Mermaid...

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  File Folder Games

  File folder games are a great way for students to practice school subjects and still have fun. I got interested in file folder games because my little guy is struggling in school. He is a smart little guy, but he has some learning disabilities such a...

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  I Love Teaching Math

  Math has always been easy for me but it wasn't until I started taking classes to get my teaching certificate that I came to truly love math. Both my mom and dad loved to play card and board games. They taught my sister and me many mathematical concep...

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  Nocturnal Animal Lapbook

  Does your child love the things that go bump in the night? Do they love spooky things? Then they would love learning about nocturnal animals! Making a nocturnal animal lapbook is a fun and educational way to learn about these animals that are active ...

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  Homeschooling a Child with Dyslexia

  Have a child with Dyslexia? Is school stressful? Is your child's self esteem being affected? As the mother of a daughter with Dyslexia, I know the challenges involved with not only seeing your child get a good education but maintaining their self-es...

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  Graphing Activities for Young Children

  Graphing is an important skill for young children and is generally taught in kindergarten classrooms. An interest in graphing typically arises as children become curious about how to group and compare different objects. Graphing incorporates the skil...

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  Frog Costumes

  When you love frogs, there is no better day than Halloween. Down by the frog pond, dressed up as a frog while hopping, jumping and leaping around, you and your children will have the perfect opportunity to pretend to be frogs. This article will sugg...

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  Lapbook

  A lapbook is an educational project that is used in a lot of homeschools and is catching on for classroom use. A lapbook is fun for children to make and is very educational. Lapbooks help reinforce what the child has learned and gives them something ...

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  Helping your child learn to recognize his name

  A child's name is the single most important and special word in his or her vocabulary. It is also usually the first word a child learns to write. As a baby, it's the first word your child will hear repeated over and over as family and friends coo lo...

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  Helping Children Develop Auditory Processing Skills

  Good listening skills (also called auditory processing skills) are essential for young children. All children need strong auditory processing skills to follow directions, understand information taught in a lesson or to respond appropriately to their ...

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  Homeschool Unit Study Schedule for Year 1

  Are you looking for a fun way to introduce science and social studies unit studies into your homeschool calendar? Remove the burden of planning by following my easy-to-follow lessons! My Year 1 lessons are geared toward 2nd-3rd grade level children ...

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  My Konos Unit Study Journey

  Are you using Konos or curious about what hands-on unit studies look like in real life? Here are my pictures & lessons that describe our adventures as we roll up our sleeves and have F-U-N while learning! I have divided my Konos co-op lessons in the ...

Meet Your Club Leaders

Carma! She believes real learning follows real living. She lives and learns with her four children, who have always been homeschooled.

Evelyn! Passionate about the uniqueness in each child and helping them to find the the most creative ways to open the door to a world of discovery.