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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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  ★ 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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  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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  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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  Butterfly Unit for Young Children

  From egg, to caterpillar, to chrysalis to butterfly---the 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 projects, ...

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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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  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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  Islamic Coloring Pages

  Update: I've added more than 30 brand new coloring pages for your children to enjoy! Assalamu Alaikum, I can't think of a better way for children (and adults!) than to learn by exploring a subject in a fun and creative way as with coloring. Islamic...

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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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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 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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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 ownership of his creations, from a completed craft project to a favorite t-shirt, which is a special ability for youn...

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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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  Fungi Kingdom

  The Fungi Kingdom includes mushrooms, molds, yeasts, rusts, puffballs, truffles, morels, yeasts, and numerous other organisms. Some fungi are microscopic single-celled organisms while others are huge multicellular organisms! Have you seen mold growin...

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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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  Homeschooling and Socialization Go Together Like T-shirts and Torsos!

  If you homeschool, you've heard the "S" question ... waaaaayyy too many times! "But what about socialization?" is what's on the mind of everyone who knows someone who homeschools. You can circumvent the question if you wear the answer on your shirt! ...

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  My Homeschool Curriculum for Elementary Grades

  Ahh, the daunting task of picking out the BEST homeschool curriculum! There are so many great options from which to choose! I have searched through numerous curriculums to find what works best for my family. I am frequently asked what curriculums we ...

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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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  Forts Across Canada - Fur Trade Posts

  Here is a fun and interesting way to learn about the Geography and History of Canada. Along with the two other modules you could cross Canada through three distinct time periods! Fur Trade posts began European settlement in the New World. It was a ha...

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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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  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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  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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  The History of Life On Earth

  The age of the earth, the origins of life, the primordial soup model and the bubble model, evolution and Charles Darwin's Natural Selection, fossils, and the classification of organisms are some of the topics we'll be covering on this page and in our...

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  Owl Lapbook

  Making an owl lapbook is a wonderful way to learn about owls. This page has many resources for making an owl lapbook. If you are not sure what a lapbook is, please check out this article: How to make a Lapbook or scroll down and watch the video on ho...

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  Cowboys of the Old West Unit Study

  Education with a Bang allows boys to learn the basics with some fun and interesting topics. Cowboys of the Old West combines Geography, History, Art, English, Math and more in a fun unit study that teaches about the Old West and the cowboys that liv...

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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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  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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  Calendar for Kids: Seasonal Cycle

  As soon as a birthday passes, the questions start: When is my birthday? How long is that? When is Christmas? How long is that? A countdown calendar is good to show how many days are left, but it doesn't help kids with the concept of one season follow...

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  Cooking up the Alphabet

  There is nothing more fun than teaching your child the Alphabet. The moment they can sing the song and get all the letters correct is one of those proud moments as a parent. In addition to our excitement the child cannot not stop singing and it reall...

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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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  Fun Math Multiplication Games

  As a homeschooling mother, I am constantly on the lookout for the best ways to teach my children the different skills they will need. Multiplication, in particular times tables, is one those skills which needs to be learned in order to efficiently do...

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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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  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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  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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  Kindergarten math activities

  Math games are a wonderful way to get children thinking! When math-related activities are fun, children won't even realize they are learning. From basic math games (like addition riddles or sorting activities) to complicated math games (like sudoku ...

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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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  Native American Unit Study

  Very shortly my youngest son and I are going to start a Native American unit study. I thought I would go ahead and gather the resources that I would need to do this study and share them with you. I hope that you enjoy these resources and they help yo...

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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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  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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  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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  Pattern worksheets and activities for kids

  Identifying and creating patterns is a huge part of the preschool or kindergarten curriculum. And by patterns I do not mean the design on your blouse or skirt! Patterns are sequences that repeat at least once. For example, line up an apple, a pear, a...

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  The Ramsay Scallop Medieval Unit Study

  The Ramsay Scallop by Frances Temple provides the basis for our next unit study. Set during the Middle Ages, the Ramsay Scallop tells the tale of two young nobles who are betrothed to each other. Eleanor is 14 and Thomas is 21. Thomas has been away o...

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  Betsy Rix's Apple Butter Recipe

  Many years ago, when Garner Rix first built his house and cleared the land, he planted apple trees. His wife, Betsy, used those apples to make apple pies, apple sauce and lots of other apple recipes. Her recipe for Apple Butter has been handed down f...

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  Teaching Children How To Write Numbers

  Numbers play an important role in many parts of our lives. From how old we are to our shoe size to how many apples we want to buy at the store, numbers are relevant. When children start to notice numbers and are learning to recognize the numerical s...

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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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  Animal Study- Snowy Owls

  Snowy owls are large, gorgeous white birds. Snowy owls live on the tundra and build their nest on the ground. They must turn their head when they want to look around. This page is a part of a series of animal studies. Check out this page to see more ...

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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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  '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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  DIY Wallpaper Scraps Sensory Alphabet Cards

  Making Alphabet Cards that allow Pre-schoolers to experience the sensation of touching and feeling each letter is the basis of these touch and trace Wallpaper Alphabet Sensory Cards. There are many methods of teaching children how to recognize and w...

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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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  Forts Across Canada - War of 1812

  This is the second module in the unit study. It is a fun and interesting way to learn about the history and geography of Canada while studying the forts used in the War of 1812. Information and activities are combined to make the learning fun!...

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  Frog Costumes and Candy

  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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  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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  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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  Classroom Die Cutter

  In my classroom I like to use a lot of hands-on materials. In the past I have painstakingly cut out each figure by hand. When creating calendar patterns that means at least 30 cut outs per month. Then add to that the cutouts for math manipulatives, w...

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  Artistic Homeschooler Flying High!

  It started with the crayons that I played with when I was a kid. Not only did I color inside the lines, but my folks said I made my own lines. By the time I was about 6, my folks let me go to semi-private art classes each week where, along with fello...

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  Free Homeschool Units & Materials

  Find below tons of free lessons, units, teaching suggestions, worksheets, lapbooks, websites, blogs, and other resources for every subject! Add your personal sites and blogs or share ones that are your favorites to help build a great collection for a...

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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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  Teaching Children to Write the Alphabet Letters

  I believe good handwriting is an important skill for people to have, especially young children. When children are taught handwriting skills at a young age, they are positioned for a lifetime of legible handwriting since good handwriting is like knowi...

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.