Multi-Sensory Materials for Individual Learning Styles
I have finished our plans for this school year and wanted to share our 4th grade curriculum choices with you! Each year, I make a grid with all the subjects we plan on covering for the next school year and then fill in what curriculum I think I want to use. (I explain more about … Continue reading Our 4th Grade Homeschool Plans
Studying the beginnings of our Constitution always leaves me amazed! A group of people with different ideas of what this country should look like were able to come together and create a framework that has lasted for over 200 years! This unit study guides you and your children through the exploration of what those different … Continue reading US Constitution FREE Unit Study
I finally finished our plans for this school year and wanted to share our 7th grade curriculum choices with you! Each year, I make a grid with all the subjects we plan on covering for the next school year and then fill in what curriculum I think I want to use. (I explain more about … Continue reading Our 7th Grade Homeschool Plans
One of our favorite ways to learn in our homeschool is through unit studies. When I was first researching homeschooling (6 years ago!), I was originally drawn to the Charlotte Mason method. One of my favorite aspects of this method was living books. Living books are written in narrative or story form. They are books … Continue reading Using Unit Studies in Your Homeschool
Many of today's adults grew up with the TV show, Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. Fred Rogers was the host and he introduced children to different people in one's community. And he helped children learn how to talk about their feelings and think about hard things that might go on in the world. This unit study gives … Continue reading How to Be A Good Neighbor: A Fred Rogers Unit Study
This year in our homeschool, we are dedicating Fridays to 'fun learning'. We have tried to have Fun Friday in the past, but it never worked out. I finally figured out why and came up with a plan for this year! In the past, I stuck with a rule (that I made up) that before … Continue reading Fun Fridays in Our Homeschool
This week's country in our Around the World in 11 Weeks series is Australia! Australia is a beautiful country surrounded by oceans and filled with interesting animals, landscapes and people. Check out all the resources below to study Australia and grab the FREE printable portion.Note: For ideas on how to organize your unit study, visit … Continue reading Learn About Australia in Your Homeschool
This week's country in our Around the World in 11 Weeks series is Canada! Canada is the second largest country in the world! Its history includes indigenous cultures as well as French and British settlers. Northern Canada is part of the Arctic Circle, which provides a much different living experience than most people in the … Continue reading Learn About Canada in Your Homeschool
This week's country in our Around the World in 11 Weeks series is Cuba! Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean. Visiting or studying this country is like stepping back in time. From Old Havana to the old classic cars to the Spanish forts from the 16th and 17th centuries, there is a lot … Continue reading Learn About Cuba in Your Homeschool
This week's country in our Around the World in 11 Weeks series is Peru! Learn about the Amazon River and Rainforest, the Andes Mountains, Machu Picchu and more! Check out all the resources below to study Peru and grab the FREE printable portion. Note: For ideas on how to organize your unit study, visit the … Continue reading Learn About Peru in Your Homeschool
This week's country in our Around the World in 11 Weeks series is Argentina!Argentina is the eighth largest country in the world. It's long narrow shape, stretching from the tropics to the tundra, provide a variety of natural wonders to learn about. Interestingly, most people who live in Argentina are descended from Europe and its … Continue reading Learn About Argentina in Your Homeschool
This week's country in our Around the World in 11 Weeks series is the Democratic Republic of the Congo! DR Congo is the second largest country in Africa and was formerly known as Zaire. It sits to the east of of the much smaller country, Congo. DR Congo has recently been the scene of devastating … Continue reading Learn About the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Your Homeschool