The Middle Ages and Medieval time period is so fascinating and kids really enjoy learning about it in history studies.
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We were worn out from running around, sick of being sick, and basically hit the wall. Our family created what we call Hibernation Homeschooling.
We had fun learning about muscles together, our activity this time was exercising and discussing what muscles we used for each exercise.
This is The Best Winter Nature Study for Kids, Full of Complete Nature Theme Lesson Plan Ideas with Nature Books for Kids, Free Nature Study Worksheet, Study of Nature, winter nature activities, A mix of Science and Nature Studies, Nature Tables. Perfect for Charlotte Mason, Montessori, and Outdoor Learning.
Free Easy Arctic and Inuit Science Lapbook & Unit Study. This easy Arctic and Inuit science lapbook for multiple ages is another one to add to your lineup of lapbooks for the winter season.
When winter’s cold and inclement weather arrives, outdoor playtime isn’t always an option for children. Naturally, children will miss playing outside and will
Whether it's Thanksgiving or the dead of winter, this story-based science experiment is LOTS of fun! Includes a free worksheet that leads kids through the scientific method as they cook and taste.
Want to see if a layer of blubber can really help you stay warm in icy water? Try this arctic animals science experiment to experience it.
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Winter Activities Math and Literacy Worksheets packet contains practice pages. Perfect to use through the months of December, and January!
Over 20 pages of dandelion information, worksheets, and hands-on activities. Includes the dandelion life cycle, fun facts, dissection activity, and more.
The Blubber Glove Experiment
It is the middle of summer and you are no doubt dying for a respite from the heat. To help you out today I am sharing a cool topic - a glacier study.
We all encountered opposite words when we were kids. Knowing opposites improves our children's vocabulary, which ultimately improves the...
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In this Arctic Unit Study, you'll discover the stories, animals, & history with meaningful Charlotte Mason style + STEAM activities.
Ancient Rome - Daily Life Tessa learned all about the daily life of the Ancient Romans, including the importance of Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius, gladiators and aqueducts. Monday Read Usborne: Ancient World by Fiona Chandler (pages 84-87). Completed Evan-Moor History Pockets: Ancient Civilizations, Grades 1-3 "Ancient Rome -Roman Puppets" and "Triumphal Arch" (or eBook). Tessa drew a picture of her driving a chariot for her "Triumphal Arch" project. She was so proud of it that she asked me to take a picture of it to post on our blog. Tuesday Read The Romans: Life in Ancient Rome by Liz Sonneborn. Watched Ancient Civilizations for Children: Ancient Rome DVD by Schlessinger Media. Wednesday Read Pompeii: Lost and Found by Mary Pope Osborne. Listened to Magic Tree House #13: Vacation Under the Volcano audiobook by Mary Pope Osborne. Thursday Read Gladiators by Michael Martin. Friday Completed "Ancient Rome: Vesuvius Erupts" (pages 10-11) from Look, Find & Learn: World History by Jerry Tiritilli. Completed "It's All Downhill: Build An Aqueduct" (page 155-156) from Classical Kids: An Activity Guide to Life in Ancient Greece and Rome by Laurie Carlson. To create a model of a Roman aqueduct, Tessa first cut a paper towel tube in half, taped it together at the ends and then covered it with aluminum foil (to waterproof it). Then, she built a series of sloping archways with wooden blocks. After setting the aqueduct on top of the arches, it was ready to test. And, test she did! Over and over again. I liked this project because Tessa was able to complete it with very little help from me. Tessa greatly enjoyed this simple project. She tested her Roman aqueduct many times. * HO = History Odyssey
Get the kids up and moving with these fun homeschool PE channels! We've got the very best of YouTube rounded up for you. Beat winter blues or boredom!
Use materials from around the house to create a shape geoboard. This simple shape geoboard activity is great for STEAM. Encourage learn through play.
This simple kitchen science experiment teaches kids in a fun, hands-on way how arctic animals stay warm in some of the most brutal weather conditions on earth. This STEM activity works well in a lesson about winter, the arctic, animal adaptations, and many other subjects.
Snowball fights aren't just for brain breaks (or winter)! Try this compare/contrast activity and see for yourself the invaluable learning and assessing power of snowball fights in your classroom!
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Winter Math and Literacy Centers Activities & Worksheets Packet Ultimate BUNDLE! This is jam-packed - 118 of the 120 pages are usable by students! **** 50% OFF FOR A LIMITED TIME ****Only $5 for over 100 pages of centers and activities for winter and Christmas!There are so many math and literacy...
I love teaching my students all about Martin Luther King Jr.! We do *lots* of activities on acceptance, tolerance, and respecting each other...
Explore Earth Science with basic LEGO bricks! Build the layers of soil and learn about the different layers of soil!
Keeping up with Latin studies over the break is a challenge. Here are some of my favorite ways to keep Latin fresh and exciting
It is so hard to believe that March is only a couple weeks away. This has been the longest, coldest winter EVER here in Missouri. I wanted...
This circle is based on The Story of the Root Children by Sibylle von Olfers (there’s also a wonderful updated version called When the Root Children Wake Up by Audrey Wood). Oh, how we love this story! The text in quotes is pulled from the von Olfers book; the circle play and au
Kids love science! This easy science for kids is safe, exciting and has lots of learning mixed in too! Create fireworks for kids!
Second grade is first in our hearts.
This month we are studying weather and we will be looking for patterns as we progress from the warmer days of summer to the cooler days of fall and the beginnings of winter. Here is how we are reco…
I am so excited to share that first grade no prep packs are here! This resource makes it so easy to teach the first grade standards for math, reading, phonics and writing. No more searching for high quality, engaging worksheets and activities.. they are all here. Plus I am sharing thr
It's easy to learn how to crochet. This learn to crochet tutorial will help teach kids to crochet. Beginners can watch the video lesson and follow easy steps.
Explore the human body with fun and exciting activities and experiments. I have compiled a great list for you to choose from!
Workboxes taught my kids to work independently. It was a breakthrough in my homeschool.
This week's science theme was on the circulatory system. Water beads are our kids favorite; this hands-on blood activity didn't disapoint! Red Water Beads = Red Blood Cells (that carry oxygen) Ping Pong Balls = White Blood Cells (that fight germs, bacteria, and viruses) Blue Snap Beads = Platelets (that help heal cuts) Water = Plasma (helps the blood move through veins and arteries) The kids enjoyed playing Body Bingo! It was fun to see how different their reactions to winning were. Kensley let out a quiet, "Oh my stars" while Nolan about jumped out of his chair screaming! For history we covered the Missouri Compromise. Slavery is such a sad, horrible thing. Even activities with candy and comics doesn't sweeten up the sad reality of the lives those people lived. V. I. C. T. O. R. Y. This, my friends, is what victory looks like for our family with the tin whistle for fine arts. Last year, Kensley struggled to tolerate the different sounds with ear plugs in. This year, you can see a smile eeeeking out! Nope, we aren't focusing a lot on the instrument but rather more on the music theory. That's the advantage of homeschooling. You get to tweak it to what works best for your family! If you are a Classical Conversations family, please check out my previous posts for more fun ideas. CC Week 7 CC Week 6 CC Week 5 CC Week 4 CC3 Week 3 CC3 Week 2 CC Week 1
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With this helpful worksheet on spelling rules, students will be asked to add -tion to each given word in order to change its meaning. Click here to view!
History of the Universe: The Montessori First Great Lesson. Universe, Big Bang, Star Life Cycle, Stellar Nucleosynthesis, Constellations etc.
Fun activity to practise the second conditional and improve the students imagination. The objective is to fix the structure of the 2nd conditional. I divided the class into different groups and gave them 20 minutes to choose the items and to find arguments to defend their choice. Then they stood up and explained their choice. Hope you enjoy it!!! - ESL worksheets
A simple cut and paste activity to review possessives and plurals. ...
