Addy’s story is part of one of the saddest chapters in American history. She grew up as a slave in North Carolina before and during the Civil War. While the atrocities and hardships of slavery are unimaginable to most of us, we can get a little insight into what life was like for African AmericanContinue reading “Learning History with American Girl Addy Part 1: Plantation Work”
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The Simple Way to Make Learning Geography Easy and Painless!
This method for learning geography is so easy it’s almost effortless! Give it a try and see if it helps you cover the homeschool bases with a little more ease.
How Much Time Does it Take to Homeschool?
Homeschooling is a big time commitment, so it makes sense that many people who are considering homeschool wonder how much time it takes. The answer is that it varies tremendously based on many factors. The beauty of homeschool is that it is individual, and so every homeschool looks different. How many children are you homeschooling?Continue reading “How Much Time Does it Take to Homeschool?”
Old Macdonald Felt Finger Puppets Template – Adorable and Easy!
These Old MacDonald felt finger puppets are super easy to make with the free felt finger puppets template, and they provide lots of creative fun! These little guys are so much fun for open-ended play or for using as props for singing the Old MacDonald song with your child. You can use your felt finger puppets to promote language development in a fun way while your toddler learns the names and sounds of farm animals. They are also really great for imaginative storytelling, so they are a great resource for homeschool or the classroom.
Homeschooling: What About the S Word? (Socialization)
When people talk to me about homeschool, the question that almost everyone asks is, what about socialization? If you are reading this because you are thinking about homeschool, I’ll be honest with you – the socialization thing is a challenge. It’s a challenge in a good way, though. I’ll explain more what I mean byContinue reading “Homeschooling: What About the S Word? (Socialization)”
Interactive The Very Hungry Caterpillar Craft (FREE Template!)
Your child will love making this cute The Very Hungry Caterpillar craft with you! It’s easy and fun to make and a great prop for preschool story time. Includes a free pattern!
29 Best Children’s Picture Books About Slavery
This is a collection of excellent children’s picture books about slavery that are suitable for both young and old. They are great for reading aloud in your homeschool or classroom study about slavery.
30 Best Children’s Picture Books about Civil Rights
This is a list of children’s picture books that tell the stories of the people and events of the Civil Rights Movement. While these are picture books, they are stories that all ages can appreciate. Some of my very favorite children’s books are on this list because they tell such inspiring stories of courage and determination.
Learning About Pioneers with American Girl Kirsten, Part 4: The Dakota Native Americans
An important part of the story of the pioneers is the story of the Native Americans that lived in the land before them. In this lesson we will learn about the Dakota natives that lived in the Minnesota Territory before Kirsten and her family arrived.
American Girl Kaya Part 2: Nimiipuu Food
Learn about the way Native Americans got their food and how they cooked. Free lesson plan full of fun hands-on activities for learning about the Nimiipuu tribe!