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Things to Do: December 2025
Things to do in December updated for 2025: Free eBooks, free downloads, units, and Christmas finds!
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What Bird is That? ~ Free eBook
Features seasonal arrangements, detailed descriptions, and over 300 color plates for identifying eastern U.S. birds.
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New ~ Christmas Index of Resources
Our new Christmas Index will help you find the tools you are looking for.
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Free Music Studies for Kids
We have updated our free music studies covering a Child’s Own Book of Great Musicians. 13 free lessons.
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Activity: Pioneer Thanksgiving Study
Grandfather tells a favorite Thanksgiving story emphasizing thankfulness.
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Thanksgiving 2025 ~ Dozens of Resources
Our growing collection of Thanksgiving resources. Free downloads, craft ideas, and more!
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Frost, Robert: “The Last Word of a Bluebird”
As I went out a Crow In a low voice said, “Oh, I was looking for you….” Poetry study.
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Things to Do: November 2025
November Learning Calendar updated for 2025 ~ Free Thanksgiving downloads, crafts, and more!
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Cook, Eliza: “King Bruce and the Spider”
King Bruce of Scotland flung himself down In a lonely mood to think; …. Poetry study.
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Ready to Apply Bloom’s Taxonomy?
Developed by Dr. Benjamin Bloom in 1956, Bloom’s Taxonomy was designed to help educators move beyond a focus on rote learning by advancing through six categories of higher-level thinking.
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Longfellow: “The Birds of Killingworth”
It was the season, when through all the land The merle and mavis build, and building sing…. Poetry study.
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Activity: Write an Opening Sentence
Crafting impactful opening sentences that engage readers from the start.
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Four American Poets ~ Free eBook
“Four American Poets” by Sherwin Cody explores the lives of Bryant, Longfellow, Whittier, and Holmes.
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Find: Blackline Masters Library
Free resources including charts, graph paper, and number lines.
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Free American History Studies for Kids
We have updated our free history studies covering Stories of Great Americans for Little Americans: great introduction to history for the early reader.
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October 2025 Learning Calendar
We have updated our October learning calendar for 2025. Educational resources to help you enjoy fall!
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Master Writing Skills with Our New Handy-Mom Tool
Ready to get started writing? Learn to Write, Write! is your guide to discovering and practicing the art of writing.
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Cowper, William: “The Nightingale and Glowworm”
A Nightingale, that all day long Had cheer’d the village with his song, …. Poetry study.
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Cloud Matchbooks ~ Free Find
Free notebooking/lapbooking aid for identifying and recording clouds and charting the weather.
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Learning About Magnets! ~ Free Activity Book
Free activity book for younger students that covers magnet basics, famous scientists, practical applications, and games.
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Free Nature Studies: Plants ~ Updated
We are updating our free nature studies for Our Wonderful World. The recently updated Garden Life section features 12 lessons on plants.
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Carman, William Bliss: “Daisies”
Over the shoulders and slopes of the dune I saw the white daisies go down to the sea— …. Poetry study.
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Things to Do: September ~ 2025
Updated September 2025 learning calendar includes tips, activities, and and free eBooks.
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Activity: Study Apples
If September has you thinking apples, you’ll appreciate these apple-study resources.
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Good Education and Prayers
As the new year begins, embrace the thrill and challenges while focusing on good education and prayers.
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For Memory’s Garden ~ Free eBook
For 1st grade through 8th grade, the book offers 40 selections to memorize throughout the year.
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Free Nature Studies: Our Wonderful World ~ Updated
The new school year offers an opportunity to explore nature with updated free studies linked to “Our Wonderful World.”
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10 Favorite How-Tos ~ 2024–2025
10 reader-favorite How-Tos from the archives: Skill subjects vs content subjects, teach a child to read, onomatopoeia, & more!
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18 Tips to Stay Creative & Inspired When Homeschooling
In a slump? Looking for inspiration? Here are 18 tips for remaining creative & inspired — Keep the spark lit!
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10 Favorite Tools ~ 2024–2025
10 Reader-Favorite Tools from the Archives: Thanksgiving stories, resource index, Beechick Basics, and more!
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Things to Do: August 2025
Things to do in August ~ 2025 update: Wrapping up summer and planning ahead. Free resources.
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10 Favorite Finds ~ 2024–2025
10 reader-favorite finds from the archives: handwriting worksheets, lapbook templates, cloud chart, and more!
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