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Lapbooking

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:01:15 -0600

Lapbooking can be done by any learner-- from preschoolers to adults. With this educational method, you make mini-books covering details that you've studied. After making a variety of mini-books about a larger topic, all the books are put together in...

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Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:12:13 -0600

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Frog Unit Study: Hopping to Learn

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:54:11 -0600

The spring continues to warm the earth and frogs are laying eggs in the vernal pools. As the tadpoles begin to hatch, what will they be learning?

Pull up a lily pad and listen to the story of Grandfather Frog, hop around the hundreds board, and leav...

It.course: free Italian language course

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:03:56 -0600

Hello, everybody and welcome!

I'd like to introduce you my Italian language course blog for beginner. It is a course blog that I started with very simple things and so far there are fourteen little lessons in it, but I'll go on teaching more (probab...

Slime Science

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 20:53:01 -0600

Let's face it, most kids love to make a mess! And, yes, slime can be messy. But it is truely amazing how many different things you can learn about just by playing with this oohey gooey goop. Come on, admit it. The kids aren't the only ones having fun...

How To: Have A Grape Arbor

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:12:15 -0600

If I can grow grapes, so can can you.� I'm not talking vineyards here, actually not even enough to make your own wine (at least I don't think so, I've never tried), just a pretty little arbor to enjoy the fruit from, make some jelly if you like,...

Ancient China: A Homeschool Unit Study

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:43:31 -0600

When teaching our children ancient history, we are sure to include Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome. Unfortunately we sometimes omit another great ancient civilization on the other side of the globe-- Ancient China...

RMS Titanic, Ship of Dreams

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:04:40 -0600

On April 14th 1912 the most luxurious passenger liner on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York hit icebergs and sank in less than 3 hours later. 1,500 people lost their lives. The Titanic sank in Canadian waters, about 400 miles off the coa...

Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:35:42 -0600

How do you feel about Gray Wolves? What do you know about wolves in general? Do wolves really dress in Grandma's clothes and eat little girls?

Learn about the anatomy of these fascinating canines, where they live, their distinctive features and how...

Volcanoes Are Hot Stuff

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:19:17 -0600

A mountain roars. Rivers of molten rock race to the sea. Towers of ash and smoke billow into the sky. Volcanoes are some of the most terrifying and magnificent wonders of our restless planet. �

Scientists have learned a great deal about volcano...

50 States Notebook

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:25:13 -0600

The Fifty States of America is a popular notebooking topic. It can be the basis of a unit study, or it can be a supplement to your American history curriculum. When you're finished, you have a wonderful, homemade reference book.

Nature Study -- Charlotte Mason Style

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:45:35 -0600

Charlotte Mason's educational philosohpy is a great fit for homeschool families who love great books, simple methods, and academic excellence. One component of a Charlotte Mason education is the regular study of nature.

Nature Study has just two pa...

Shakespeare for Children

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:55:50 -0600

When should students first be exposed to the world famous works of William Shakespeare? Should it be during high school or college years? Isn't it true that Shakespeare is inaccessible for most modern readers and certainly for all children?

No, not...

Classical Music Lapbook

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:11:55 -0600

Music is one of those topics that we homeschool moms know we should teach our children. But whether it's because of our own lack of knowledge, a tight homeschool budget, or just a crowded schedule, music study often gets pushed to the back burner. Th...

Cameras for Kids

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:55:02 -0600

Whether you are struggling to find something to keep a child busy, wish to spark a life long love of an exciting hobby, or hope to stimulate learning through a less traditional approach; photography, especially with a digital camera�may be at le...

Bringing the World To Your Living Room

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:35:49 -0600

So, you've made the decision to do a geography unit study. You've finally let go of your boring (but safe!) textbooks and made a trip to the library. But now what? Just follow these easy steps and soon you will find yourself touring the world from th...

Human Body Lapbook

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:58:48 -0600

We all have one! We use it every moment of every day-- your incredible human body! What a personal and relevant topic of study for any child!

For the younger students, your study may focus primarily on anatomy, so you will explore the body's organs...

Do You Know a Fancy Nancy?

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:31:05 -0600

Do you have a Fancy Nancy in your house? A Fancy Nancy likes sparkles and glitter, lace and tulle. No amount of jewelry is too much. Tutus, boas, and satin are the latest fashion and she will wear them anywhere.

Fancy Nancy is not just for little gi...

Christian Sign Language

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:12:05 -0600

"Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the LORD."
Psalm 134:2

We are sisters who have taken sign language classes and learned on our own from many of the resources sold below.
We are excited about what we have to share with you.
We have enj...

Sewing Lapbook

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:14:57 -0600

Chinese New Year

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:44:13 -0600

新年快乐 Happy Chinese New Year! Take your children on a fascinating cultural experience -- celebrate Chinese New Year!

Chinese New Year is the celebration of a new lunar year. It is a fifteen day holiday that starts on the e...

Exploring Creation Science Unit Study

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:38:19 -0600

This lens is to record our unit study on creation science for the coming school year. We will be using the book, Unlocking the Mysteries of Creation, as our spine for this unit. Use this for your own family and come explore creation science with us!...

Rainforest Lapbook

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:55:04 -0600

The tropical rainforest is a fascinating topic for a homeschool unit study! Just the botany and zoology alone could take months to cover. But there are also the history of the rainforest, the indigenous peoples of the rainforest, and the economy of...

Art Projects for Toddlers

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:26:41 -0600

My daughter goes to nursery school. I love the art projects they make in class so I decided to share them to inspire others.

If you are looking for toddler artwork ideas or just ideas to keep your child entertained, take a look at these easy, fun to...

Polynomials

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:28:25 -0600

The following lens is a description of how to add, subtract, multiply and factor polynomials. The majority of the teaching is done through the use of videos. There are videos tutorials and examples. Be sure to scroll down or us the table of contents...

Solving Systems of Equations

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:31:10 -0600

This Lens explores the three ways to solve a system of equations in two variables.� It includes various videos explaining examples and an explanation on how to use each method.� Feel free to ask any specific questions in the comments sectio...

Home Schooling Resources and Study Guides

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:29:40 -0600

An educated person is someone who knows something about everything and everything about something ...

Does that education have to happen in a school?�

For the thousands of children being educated at home, the answer is 'no'.

This ever-growing webp...

What happened to RECESS?

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:55:47 -0600

Do you remember the games you played during recess as a child? Think about all the physical activity that involved and what you learned from those recess games.

Did you know that more and more recess is being replaced by testing and homework? While...

Solving Algebraic Inequalities

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:34:57 -0600

This lens is for students, parents and teachers that are interested in learning about inequalities.� The primary teaching method is the use of video. The videos are currently centered around examples of how to solve the problems.� If you ar...

How to Create an Animal Lapbook

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:52:45 -0600

Planning your own lapbook is quite do-able because of the wealth of free and instant resources available on the Internet. This lens will point you in the right directions for a free DIY animal lapbook. Once you understand the process, you can use the...

Native American Crafts & Activities

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:40:01 -0600

This is a list of projects and ideas that I will be using with my children as we study the Native Indian tribes of North America. If you have additional resources to recommend, please leave me a note in the comments section. Enjoy your adventure!

Thanksgiving Lapbook

Mon, 19 May 2008 23:51:17 -0600

Take a break from your regular homeschool curriculum and have a Thanksgiving unit study! History, culture, and food all come together in this topic! Create a lapbook to record what you learn. This page will direct you to great books to read and free...

Basic Exponent Properties

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:33:01 -0600

This lens is for teachers, parents and students interested in learning about exponents. It includes written and video tutorials on how to deal with exponents. As well it links to other sites that provide explanantions and examples as well. To find th...

Space Lapbook

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 03:39:53 -0600

Take advantage of children's natural fascination with outer space and space travel with this science unit study!� What child doesn't like to pretend he's an astronaut, flying a spaceship to a distant planet or yet to be discovered galaxy? Channe...

Garner Rix and the Royalton Raid

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:02:03 -0600

Garner Rix was just 12 when he moved with his father,�pregnant mother, two sisters and three brothers from a farm in Connecticut to a log cabin on the banks of the White River, a place that would one day be called Royalton, Vermont.

He helped h...

Hands-on Math

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:48:05 -0600

Children learn and truly understand mathematical concepts best when engaged in hands-on activities and games. By manipulating everyday objects, playing games and finding out ways of solving everyday problems children gain a true understanding of the...

Physics Lapbook

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:50:02 -0600

Think physics is only for college geeks? Think again! Physics is a fascinating facet of science that is especially relevant to children -- pushing and pulling, falling and leaping are all components of this science. Even elementary students can benef...

Bluebirds: Classroom Meadow Theme

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:40:20 -0600

Summer nears and the bluebirds start nesting along the fenceline. The children are fascinated with the way they fly back and forth to build their nests. They become the focus of our next Unit Study, Bluebirds of the Meadow.

As your little bluebirds...

Living Math

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:37:47 -0600

In a child's early years, math is actually play. Counting, stacking, sorting, and balancing are all fun activities that develop mathematical reasoning.

Don't separate math from fun. Don't kill a child's natural love of mathematical play by insisting...

Simplifying Square Roots

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:41:07 -0600

This lens is designed for students, parents and teachers looking for help simplifying square roots. It includes video tutorials and examples to go along with text explanations. For more math help check out the links below.

If you are a teacher looki...

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:17:55 -0600

This simple book has been a favorite with generations of children. The simple, repeating text and bright, colorful illustrations are perfect for engaging young minds with short attention spans. However, this is more than just a storybook. The Very Hu...

Dragon Boat Festival

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:42:10 -0600

Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th month. But that's not May 5th. This holiday is calculated according to the lunar calendar.

In 2008, the Dragon Boat Festival is June 8. You still have time to plan some fun activities for...

River Otters: Playful Friends of our society!

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:21:33 -0600

Learn about River Otters through games and hands-on learning centers. Decorate you classroom with a Woodlands Riverbank Theme.

Learn the habits of River Otters, the food they eat and how they raise their young. You will find suggestions for both fic...

Lemmings: Arctic Classroom Theme

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:29:43 -0600

When the winds start to howl and the snow begins to blow you can capture your student's attention with this innovative Arctic Unit Study focusing on lemmings.

Your little lemmings will be excited to learn with a theme that includes little furry crea...

Mother Goose Rhymes

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:32:57 -0600

Not only are Mother Goose rhymes a part of our western cultural heritage, but Mother Goose has her own special holiday. May 1 is Mother Goose Day! Of course, these classic rhymes can be celebrated� any day of the year!

How well do you know your...

Linear Inequalities

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:39:46 -0600

This lens is for students, parents and teachers looking for help and ideas on how to graph linear inequalities. It includes examples of solving systems of linear inequalities as well. The primary teaching method is the use of video examples. The best...

ALASKA the WILD!

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:14:48 -0600

Two homeschool sisters merged their personal trip journals as they traveled to Alaska with their parents for their senior graduation trip. Now they have traveled to all 50 states during their twelve years of homeschooling! You can read their journal...

How To Build Your Baby Lens

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:10:43 -0600

Even if you never made a web page, here at Squidoo it's easy. This page will show you step by step how to go about it and build a beautiful webpage for your baby.

You can't do anything drastically wrong here. You will not break your computer or the...

Greek Classics for Children

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:45:28 -0600

Any study of ancient history would be incomplete without a stop in Ancient Greece. The Greeks gave Western Civilization incomparable contributions -- the seeds of democracy, mathematics, philosophy, theater, and art.

Beginning to Read

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:38:26 -0600

Mrs. Wishy Washy and The Big Bad Pig are inviting you all beginning readers to join them in the adventure of learning to read. Learn how to make Word Walls, Literacy Bags, activities for Center Time and lots, lots, more.

You will find suggested begi...

Mysterious and Amazing History

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:52:58 -0600

This lens is dedicated to the Earth, it's people, and it's mysterious and amazing history.

Games: A Fun Way to Learn

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:34:44 -0600

What do kids do best? Play of course. Why not encourage this natural tendency by providing your children with great entertaining games that just happen to be educational�as well.�

Educational Games such as Mancala and Set teach math concep...

Adjectives: A Unit Study for Valentine's Day

Thu, 29 May 2008 05:35:42 -0600

Fill the day with arts, crafts, science experiments and ways to say I Love You. Pour out your feelings of love throughout the day.

But it's not Valentine's Day you say? No Problem, these activities adapt to any other day or holiday.

You will find b...

Tiger Island: The Awesome Pawsome

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:55:37 -0600

�Tiger Island Zoo is raising tigers in order to save the gene pool of these endangered big cats. Sign a Petition to Save Tigers and learn tiger facts.

And the Awesome Pawsome are born! Taj, Sultan, Rama and Sita come into the world, and Taj is th...

Penguin Lapbook

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:57:09 -0600

The penguin makes a great unit study and topic for a lapbook. There is the biology involved in the study of the animal itself. You can also add the earth science and geography of the penguin's habitat.� Then there are great living books about pe...

Artist Study -- Charlotte Mason Style

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:13:52 -0600

With most things CM (Charlotte Mason), once you get accustomed to her methods and they become a habit, you realize just how easy they are. Artist study is no exception. Charlotte Mason's way of studying artists is inexpensive, simple, and enjoyable.
...

It's Raining! It's Pouring!

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:24:23 -0600

Water, rain, puddles, wetness...

This lens will give you dozens of ideas, resources, hints and tricks to create water-themed rainy activities for both homeschool families and classrooms.

There are endless possibilities to spark the interest of your...

Solving Quadratic Equations

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:37:46 -0600

This lens is designed for students, parents and teachers to supplement instruction on quadratic equations. There are video examples for all the topics to go along with the text explanations. To find you topic either scroll down or use the table of co...

Laura Ingles Wilder

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:07:04 -0600

If you grew up reading or watching Little House on the Prairie, you cant help but fall in love with Laura Ingles Wilder because of her spunky character.� Although her books and movies provided great entertainment for the whole family, she shared...

Unit Studies: A Creative Way to Homeschool

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:40:12 -0600

Unit studies are a wonderful way to creatively homeschool your children. You can make a unit study on any topic that you or your child are interested in and incorporate the study of your school subjects into that area of interest. Even the 3Rs can be...

Homeschool Graduation Help

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:03:20 -0600

Make your homeschool graduation memorable for your graduate and all your friends and family. After planning what kind of ceremony you'll have or participate in, you'll need to order your diploma, cap and gown, invitations or announcements, party favo...

Volcanoes of Mexico

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:35:28 -0600

There are three major glaciated Mexican Volcanoes:

Pico de Orizaba (Citlateptl) - The Pico de Orizaba (5,636 m) is a stratovolcano, the highest mountain in Mexico and the third highest in North America.
The Pico overlooks the valley and city of Oriz...

Traveling Through The Middle Kingdom

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:44:24 -0600

Have you always wanted to visit exciting and exotic places, but haven't had the time or money? Well, now you can take that trip, without ever leaving your home! Hop on board the Lilliput Express as we go adventuring in China. Bring along your camera;...

Early American History Unit

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:56:15 -0600

This is a lens to record our unit study on Early American History using the book, The Light and the Glory For Children, as well as other books on this topic. Feel free to use this for your own family. I will be writing units on the other books in the...

Real Life Learning in Williamsburg, VA

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:30:58 -0600

Here you can get books, music, costumes, dolls, toys and even plan your trip!
As homeschool graduates who've traveled to all 50 states, we love living history museums and Williamsburg is our favorite! We bought the Patriot's Pass one year and went se...

Japan Unit Study

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:33:48 -0600

Reading and Vision Therapy

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:19:56 -0600

Sometimes things aren't what they seem.
Vision therapy can help a struggling reader.
IQ-Learn about different kinds of smart-multiple intelligences-MiQ

Find resources here to improve vision, reading and even speech at home, costing much less than go...

Monet Artist Study

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:47:58 -0600

Claude Monet is sure to be at the top of your homeschool artist study list! His paintings are everywhere and his contribution to art history is unparalleled. It is his own painting Impression-- Sunrise that gave Impressionism its name!

Monet's subje...

Creatures of the Woodlands

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:49:12 -0600

It is Springtime! The little Woodland Creatures are building nests, peaking their heads out of their dens and preparing to bring new life to the forest.

The Thornton Burgess Books, such as Old Mother Westwind, are just full of charming woodland creatu...

Donkeys

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:21:16 -0600

I especially like the story in the Old Testament where a donkey's behavior was misunderstood.

�Her owner Balaam, could not see the angel of the Lord that stood in the middle of the road blocking their path. The donkey laid down at the feet of the...

Measuring the Weather

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:53:30 -0600

"Whether the weather be fine, Whether the weather be not, Whether the weather be cold, Whether the weather be hot, We'll weather the weather, Whatever the whether, Whether we like it or not." -Author Unknown

This lens focuses on real-world...

Common Rodents: Rats and Mice

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:46:49 -0600

After reading this sentence, close your eyes and think of the word "rodent", then think of the first rodent that comes to mind. It's a mouse or rat, right? Of course it is!

Rats and mice are perhaps the most common rodents other than lemmi...

Viva la Mexico

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:02:20 -0600

Teaching from the Heart

Sat, 31 May 2008 13:46:51 -0600

This lens will tell you about some famous and not so famous teachers, methods of teaching and ways to engage children in learning.

Think about the great teachers you have known who truly care about children. They inspire children to do their best an...

Sonoran Desert For Families

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:19:04 -0600

Our family recently took a trip to Tucson, Arizona to see the Sonoran Desert. One of our goals for the trip was to learn as much as possible about this unique habitat.

We visited Saguaro National Park for hiking and birdwatching. The visitor's cente...

Alligator Pie, Alligator Pie...

Sat, 31 May 2008 14:05:48 -0600

Alligator Pie is a great poem for introducing the alligator theme. Use it in a reading chart and then go on to learn about the alligators.

Alligators bring us eye to eye with the watery, muddy world of the swamp.

Write a poem or explore an alligato...

Whitefoot the Wood Mouse: A Mouse Unit Study

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 06:40:54 -0600

Whitefoot the Wood Mouse welcomes everyone to his nest where learning never ends. He has dozens of mouse related activities to teach young children across the curriculum.

Whitefoot welcomes homeschoolers, teachers, parents and children to turn into...

Rudolf Steiner the founder of Anthroposophy

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:07:56 -0600

(1861-1925) Founder of Waldorf education, alternative farming methods (bio-dynamic farming), alternative health practices and dietary advice - Rudolf Steiner was way ahead of his time.

Rudolf Steiner was quite a learned man. He was an expert on Goet...

Reading Help and Vision Therapy

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:16:40 -0600

Here you'll find great resources to help you improve your reading and vision!

Medieval Quest

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:52:45 -0600

A study of Medieval times�is a great way to develop a child's love of history. There are so many exciting�themes relating to this time period that provide wonderful opportunities for hands-on exploration.� There is also a wealth of exc...

GREAT JOURNEY WEST!

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:46:08 -0600

Our trip journals have been merged together from our Great Journey West! This was our cross country round trip family vacation from North Carolina to Washington and Oregon. For this trip we kept individual journals and wrote in them daily. For a writ...

Metamorphosis of a Caterpillar

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:34:24 -0600

The journey from caterpillar to butterfly has long been a favorite image of the journey of life.

From the darkness of a cocoon to the glory of the flight to freedom... the metamorphosis of the caterpillar is a fascinating story.

Let's discover more...

John Holt: Unschooling

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:12:55 -0600

After teaching for several years John Holt realized that children learn best when the are learning what they want to learn.

He then went on to write many books about Homeschooling, started the magazine Growing Without Schooling and coined the term &...

History is a Story: Teaching History the Interesting Way

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:53:17 -0600

Welcome to Chapter 4 of Noori's Library: History is a Story, dedicated to sharing the best historical fiction and non-fiction for kids from preschool to high school and beyond.

The Turtle-Dove

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:15:22 -0600

The turtle dove is a migratory bird that is thought of as a peaceful and gentle bird.

In Bible times, a pair of doves were used as a sacrifice for the consecration of a firstborn male.

In modern times; doves are used for racing, as well as serving...

The Field Mouse

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:28:16 -0600

You would never figure these cute little creatures to be very destructive yet they are actually considered to be as destructive as locusts.

In the Bible a field mouse could also mean rat or hamster.��

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Thanks to Lisa for Country Gr...

Astronomy Activities: It's a Starry Starry Classroom

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:01:03 -0600

�From Astronomy to Art this lens will give you dozens of ideas, resources, hints and tricks to create starry-themed activities for both homeschool families and classrooms.

Learn about Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Starry Night painting technique. Lis...

The Three Bears

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:42:38 -0600

There are the three bears that Goldilocks encountered but in Alaska there are also three types of real bears.

(Ok, Four if you count the Kodiak but it fits the tale better to combine the Kodiak with the Brown or Grizzly Bears.)

The three best known...

KNOWLEDGE WITHOUT COLLEGE

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:46:01 -0600

There is so much to learn and so many different ways. College is just one way to further your education. Learning should be a lifestyle that lasts a lifetime.

"Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has no...

Poetry in Homeschool

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:34:56 -0600

April is National Poetry Month. Does your homeschool language arts curriculum include the study of poetry? Whether you're striving to incorporate more poetry into your curriculum or whether you are looking for a poetry unit study, this webpage should...

Woodchucks: How much learning could a Woodchuck teach if a Woodchuck could teach school?

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:30:34 -0600

Woodchucks chuck wood and Groundhogs determine the coming of spring. They eat your garden, dig holes under the porch but look adorable when they are first born and start to venture out of their dens.

Watching the woodchuck babies venturing out from...

Minnesota - Land of 10,000 Lakes

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 22:16:33 -0600

View from cabin on Borden Lake in Garrison, MN. Small town of under 300 people but is known as a very popular fishing destination at Lake Milleacs with the Spring and Winter opening fishing seasons and other community events.

Purple Gallinules of the Everglades

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:20:52 -0600

Gallinules are spectacular creatures. The can be found walking on water lilies in the canals throughout the Everglades.

One day we took a trip to the Everglades and saw a Purple Gallinule for the first time. It's vibrant colors are unbelievable. We...

Hard Working Ants

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:22:17 -0600

Ants - you either are fascinated with them or can't stand them! Ants have never really bothered me but now that I home school my children, I have become fascinated with learning about these tiny creatures and many others.� My daughter loves to l...

Our Astounding Universe

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:24:35 -0600

Who hasn't looked up into the night sky and wondered...

Grasshoppers

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:42:55 -0600

Grasshoppers have a positive impact on the ecosystem.� Their droppings, known as "frass", contributes to the nutrient content of the soil; providing nourishment for plants.

Birds and other similar predators feed on grasshoppers, helping...

Polar Lands

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 12:50:24 -0600

The idea for this lens came about after finding this wonderful Interfact Book and Disk from our local library.� My kids love learning about animals and nature and this computer program made learning that much more fun for them.�

As a home s...

Bald Eagles

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:45:29 -0600

The eagle is known for many things - most notably it's beauty, power, vision and graceful flight.

Eagles are a member of the Accipitridae family, which includes hawks, kites, and old-world vultures, which is why they are also considered ravenous birds...

RV Camper School

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:23:32 -0600

We love sharing our educational vacation journals to help you plan your next educational adventure, whether you travel or stay right in your own home and enjoy a learning experience from our trip journals or some of the great books and resources we h...

The Trilobite: The Best Fossils Ever

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:15:44 -0600

Just updated! Trilobites are cool looking also are the right size and anyone can look for them. The ones you find you get to keep! How cool is that?� My son is holding this gem.� On his first hunt we found this one. This one is called a Fle...