For your next book-sharing project, capitalize on the popularity of scrapbooking! Have each child or small group of students design a scrapbook about a book’s main character. Explain that the first page should show an illustration of and include important information about the chosen character. Require the remaining pages to focus on the character’s interests or traits and the important events the character experiences (arranged in sequential order). Whether the scrapbooks are simple or … [Read more...]
Get The Constitution &Declaration of Independence For FREE!
This would be great if your homeschool or if you have a history project that you are working on. Here is some information about these awesome documents. The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. It is composed of seven articles and defines our rights as citizens of the United States. The Declaration of Independence is a document were the original thirteen colonies declared that they were separate from England. Grab these awesome part of American History here. … [Read more...]
Free Kindle Book Hope for the Heart of the Homeschool Mom
Hope. Encouragement. Sanity. On any number of homeschooling days, I've needed all three. It's not that homeschooling is an unwanted chore. Homeschooling my children is one of my greatest joys. It's a privilege. I'm so incredibly blessed by this undertaking. And I'm challenged. I'm pulled. I'm stretched. I'm growing. I'm finding my reheated coffee in the microwave at 2 p.m. wondering where the morning went. Trying hard to soak up the sweet and sacred moments with these souls and miss … [Read more...]
Lon Po Po: A Red Riding Hood Story From China Story Activity
In this Chinese version of Little Red Riding Hood, a mother leaves her three children at home when she goes to visit their grandmother. While she is away, a hungry wolf pays her children a sinister visit. But the oldest sister’s quick thinking saves the day. After students are familiar with the book, stock a center with a copy of the book, another version of Little Red Riding Hood, a large Venn diagram drawn on bulletin board paper, and sticky notes. List the books’ titles on … [Read more...]
Free Teacher’s Guide The Truth About Twinkie Pie
It’s time to dust off those chef’s hats and reach into those sugar bowls! This month we’re excited to showcase the educator guide for The Truth About Twinkie Pie by Kat Yeh. This character-driven middle grade book focuses on family relationships, friendships, first crushes, and lots of baking. And twinkies. Sounds like a recipe for classroom success to us! Download the guide here. … [Read more...]