We all know the drill: Memorize your weekly spelling word list, ace the test, promptly delete that information — sometimes permanently! If you were one of those students who could get A's in spelling … [Read more...] about 10 Steps to Build a Better Speller
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A Book of American Explorers {Free eBook}
One great way to study American history chronologically is to travel with the early American explorers. A Book of American Explorers by Thomas Wentworth Higginson is a great guide! In the public … [Read more...] about A Book of American Explorers {Free eBook}
DNA & Genetics: A Unit Study
On September 13, 1994, President Bill Clinton signed the Federal Crime Bill, which included the U.S. DNA Identification Act. This act authorized the establishment of a national index to keep track of … [Read more...] about DNA & Genetics: A Unit Study
“A Singing Lesson” by Jean Ingelow
A NIGHTINGALE made a mistake— She sang a few notes out of tune— Her heart was ready to break, And she hid away from the moon. She wrung her claws, poor thing, But was far too proud to weep; She … [Read more...] about “A Singing Lesson” by Jean Ingelow
Ultimate Science Project Notebook {Free}
Here is a perfect tool for the DIY Homeschool Mom: The Ultimate Science Project Notebook by Kathleen Hooper Julicher. Published by Castle Heights Press in 1993 and revised in 2008, this 47-page … [Read more...] about Ultimate Science Project Notebook {Free}
“A Fine Day” by Michael Drayton
Clear had the day been from the dawn, All chequer'd was the sky, Thin clouds like scarfs of cobweb lawn Veil'd heaven's most glorious eye. The wind had no more strength than this, That … [Read more...] about “A Fine Day” by Michael Drayton
Things to Do: September 2019
We have updated our September learning calendar for 2019. This time of year everything is fresh and new — from the points on our pencils to the smell of new crayons. So we have gathered all kinds of … [Read more...] about Things to Do: September 2019
10 Favorite Articles {2018–2019}
Ten favorite Articles from the archives: 1. Great Deal on My PERFECT Planner! 2. 10 Tips for Living on One Income While Homeschooling 3. 6 Ways to Cut … [Read more...] about 10 Favorite Articles {2018–2019}
15 Ways to Improve Concentration
We have all seen it — we have all lived it! There are simply days when we have a very difficult time concentrating. Our children are no different. But when the days stretch into weeks, or months of … [Read more...] about 15 Ways to Improve Concentration
Bird Unit Study {Free}
“Birds of a Feather” is a free unit study by Jodie Wolfe published in the March/April 2014 digital edition of Home School Enrichment Magazine. (Just use the navigation box at the bottom to turn to … [Read more...] about Bird Unit Study {Free}
